Write a brief about daily life
Describe mornings, evenings, visitors and the routines you want to improve. A useful family-home brief includes shared spaces, places to retreat, storage and how rooms may change as children grow.
Look beyond the photographs
Ask how the plan responds to its site and the client’s needs. Discuss daylight, shelter, privacy and connections to the garden. A strong project story should explain the choices behind the images.
Be clear about scope
Understand the design stages, drawings and consultant involvement included in the appointment. Ask about builder selection and contract administration if you want support during construction. These services should be agreed rather than assumed.
Meet the people
Choose a team you can communicate with openly. CBD Architects’ Albany studio brings design and documentation experience to new homes and renovations across the Great Southern.