Building Design Articles
DraftRoom keeping you up to date with the latest news, articles, and trends in building design and construction for Queensland.
Why You Should Use a Licensed Building Designer:
Discover why hiring a licensed building designer is essential for your project’s success and learn about the risks of using an unlicensed designer, including legal issues and lack of insurance.
Sunshine Coast 2024 Regional Design Awards Winner!
We’re excited to announce that our Kuluin Secondary Dwelling has won the 2024 regional award for Small Home Design!
Understanding Information Requests (RFI) from Sunshine Coast Council during Development Application (DA)
In this blog post, we'll delve into Council’s development assessment process and cover what an Information Request (RFI) is.
Best of Houzz 2024 Winner!
DraftRoom has won a “Best of Houzz 2024” award for Customer Service on Houzz®, the leading platform for home design.
Courier Mail: Proposed plans for ‘tranquil’ wedding venue in hinterland suburb.
A development application for our Eerwah Vale Wedding Venue has been lodged with the Sunshine Coast Council making headlines.
Australia to ban Engineered Stone
Australia has made a historic move by announcing a ban on engineered stone due to silicosis risk, a decision that marks a global first.
7-Star NatHERS homes in 2023
DraftRoom is celebrating the decision that from May 2023 all new Australian homes will need to meet 7-Star NatHERS energy standards.
Changes to Granny Flats
Changes to the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme may unlock some regulations around Secondary Dwellings (Granny Flats).
What is Livable Housing Design?
A set universal design principles for safe movement and livability to meet the changing needs of occupants across their lifetime.