The Secrets of a
Passionate Architect:
A Simple Guide
to Building or Renovating a House

Are you thinking about building a new home or renovating one? Do you want to avoid the stress of budget blowouts and delays? Do you want to know what is involved so you can make the best decisions for you?

Whether you are working with an architect or building designer, managing the construction yourself, or working with a builder, knowing what to expect so you can ask the right questions early will mean you can avoid the common problems that will leave you feeling frustrated and over budget.

But how do you know who to talk to or what questions to ask?

'The Secrets of a Passionate Architect; A Simple Guide to Building or Renovating a House' by Jason Ross is a comprehensive and simple to understand guide relevant to almost every country, climate, and location in the world you might build a house It will help you avoid the mistakes and costly pitfalls in the complex process of renovating and building a house. It provides insight and guidance on the design, documentation, and construction stages of your project, covering topics such as:

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• Where to start

• Choosing between renovating or building new

• The myths of building

• Understanding the building process

• Setting your budget and knowing what it will cost

• Selecting the right people for your project

• Designing your new home, including orientation, the layout, and selecting the right elements

• Constructing your new home; including how to select your builder, getting quotes, understanding your contract, and avoiding the pitfalls of construction

• Resources; including understanding your drawings, what to do when things go wrong and your final inspection and more.......

Jason Ross is a qualified architect with over 20 years of practical experience, having designed and managed the construction of houses and many other types of building in Australia and around the world. He is passionate about helping people design and build better buildings to live in.

This practical guide will give you the confidence to know what to look for, what questions to ask and whom to work with while avoiding the pitfalls and horror stories so many homeowners experience.