Planning a new home, renovation, extension or residential development?
Eclipse Drafting provides professional residential drafting, building design and design development services to help turn your ideas into practical, well-considered designs and accurate documentation that can move through the approval process and ultimately be used to build from.
With more than 20 years of industry experience, we understand that a successful residential project involves much more than simply producing drawings. It requires careful consideration of your site, your ideas, your budget, the way you want the property to function and the practical requirements of approval and construction.
Our involvement can begin with 3D site scanning and existing-condition documentation, progress through concept design and design development, and continue into Building Approval documentation, detailed construction drawings and coordination with engineers, certifiers and other consultants where required.
From the initial concept through to detailed construction documentation, we work with homeowners, builders and property investors to create well-considered residential designs backed by clear, accurate documentation.
Planning a residential project?
Every property and every project is different.
Our residential design and drafting process starts by understanding what you want to achieve, how your existing property or site affects the design, and what needs to happen to move the project forward.
Whether you already have a clear idea of what you want or need help developing an initial concept, Eclipse Drafting can assist in turning your requirements into a practical residential design.
Eclipse Drafting provides building design and design development alongside the technical drafting and documentation required to progress a residential project.
Depending on the project, our services can take you from 3D site scanning, early concepts and existing-condition measurements through to design development, Building Approval documentation, consultant coordination and detailed construction drawings.
The goal is simple: create a design that makes sense on paper, works for the property and provides a clear pathway towards approval and construction.
Eclipse Drafting works across a range of residential projects, providing building design, design development and drafting solutions tailored to the requirements of each property.
Building a new home starts with getting the design right.
We can develop your ideas from initial sketches or an early brief into a considered residential design, taking into account your site, desired layout, functionality and overall project objectives.
From there, the design can be developed into the documentation required for approvals, consultant coordination and construction.
If your existing home no longer works for the way you live, thoughtful design and drafting can help you make better use of the property you already have.
We can prepare designs and plans for renovations, extensions and alterations that consider the relationship between the existing building and the proposed changes.
Where required, 3D site scanning and existing-condition documentation can also provide an accurate foundation from which the new design can be developed.
Raising and building underneath an existing home requires careful consideration of the existing structure, levels, proposed layout and construction requirements.
Accurate documentation is particularly important when a new design needs to integrate with an existing building, which is why detailed site information, design development and coordination with relevant consultants can play an important role in these projects.
A granny flat or secondary dwelling can provide additional living space and make better use of your property.
Eclipse Drafting can develop plans around your available site, intended use and project requirements, progressing the project from concept design through to the documentation required for the relevant approval pathway.
Duplex projects require careful planning to balance the needs of multiple dwellings while making effective use of the available site.
We can assist with the building design, design development and documentation required to take a duplex project from concept towards approval and construction.
Smaller residential additions still require thoughtful planning.
We provide drafting and design services for decks, carports and other residential structures, helping ensure the proposed addition works with the existing property and is documented clearly.
The exact design and documentation required will depend on your project, site and approval pathway.
Eclipse Drafting’s residential services may include:
– 3D site scanning
– LiDAR and point-cloud modelling
– Existing-condition drawings
– Site plans
– Floor plans
– Roof plans
– Building elevations
– Building sections
– Concept design
– Design development
– Perspective views
– Development and Building Approval drawings
– Construction drawings
– Revisions and design refinement
– Coordination with engineers
– Coordination with building certifiers
– Coordination with other consultants where required
Rather than treating every project as a standard drafting package, Eclipse Drafting develops the design, documentation and coordination requirements around the individual project.
This provides homeowners and builders with a more complete service that considers what is being designed, what needs to be approved, what other professionals may need to be involved and what documentation will ultimately be required for construction.
When you’re renovating, extending or modifying an existing home, the quality of the finished design and plans depends heavily on the accuracy of the information you start with.
Eclipse Drafting uses 3D site scanning, LiDAR scanning and point-cloud modelling to capture detailed existing property information.
Instead of relying solely on conventional manual measurements, this technology allows us to create a highly detailed digital representation of existing conditions.
This can help:
– Improve the accuracy of existing-condition plans
– Capture levels, dimensions and building details
– Provide a reliable foundation for concept design and design development
– Reduce discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions
– Minimise avoidable design changes
– Improve coordination as the project progresses
For residential alterations and additions in particular, accurate existing information can make a significant difference to the building design, drafting and documentation process.
A residential project can involve homeowners, building designers, draftsmen, builders, engineers, certifiers and other specialist consultants.
Eclipse Drafting can assist across multiple stages of this process rather than simply preparing drawings once a design has already been decided.
Our process is designed to help develop the design, keep the documentation organised and move the project forward.
We start by discussing your project, what you want to achieve and the requirements of the property.
This gives us the information needed to understand the scope, identify the likely design and documentation requirements and prepare an appropriate fee proposal.
Where existing conditions need to be documented, we complete a site visit and detailed measure-up.
3D site scanning and LiDAR technology can be used to create an accurate point-cloud model of the existing property, providing a reliable base for the design and documentation that follows.
Once we understand your brief and site conditions, we begin developing the concept.
This is where your requirements start being translated into a practical building design.
Initial drawings may include floor plans, site plans, elevations, roof plans, sections and perspective views, depending on the project.
Concept design is only the beginning.
You have the opportunity to review the proposed design and provide feedback. We then develop and refine the plans so the design better reflects your requirements while considering the site and practical requirements of the project.
This design development stage allows important decisions to be worked through before progressing into more detailed approval and construction documentation.
Once the design has been developed and finalised, the required documentation can be prepared for the relevant approval pathway.
Eclipse Drafting can prepare Building Approval documentation and, where additional professional input is required, coordinate with engineers, certifiers and other consultants.
We can work with our established network of professionals or alongside consultants you have already engaged.
This helps keep the various technical requirements and documentation aligned as the project progresses.
Where required, we prepare detailed, builder-friendly construction drawings to provide greater clarity as the project moves towards construction.
The aim is to clearly communicate the developed design and relevant construction information to the professionals responsible for bringing the project to life.
The design and drawings prepared at the beginning of your project influence almost everything that follows.
They communicate your design to consultants, certifiers and builders and provide a common reference point throughout the project.
Good residential design and drafting can help create greater clarity around:
Design
Explore and develop how the proposed layout, spaces and building form will work before construction begins.
Approvals
Prepare the drawings and documentation required for the applicable approval process.
Consultant Coordination
Provide engineers, certifiers and other professionals with clear information to work from and coordinate their requirements into the wider project documentation.
Quoting
Give builders more detailed information when assessing the proposed work.
Construction
Provide drawings that clearly communicate the developed design and relevant construction details.
Investing time in good building design, design development and accurate documentation early in the project can help reduce uncertainty later.
Eclipse Drafting is built on experience dating back to 1998 across residential and multi-residential design and documentation.
That experience helps us understand both the creative and technical sides of a project and what is required to develop an initial idea into a practical building design supported by accurate documentation.
Eclipse Drafting isn’t simply a service for turning an existing design into technical drawings.
We can be involved from the beginning of your project, assisting with site documentation, concept design, building design, design development, approval documentation and consultant coordination, before progressing into detailed construction drawings where required.
This creates a more connected process from the initial idea through to the documentation needed to move towards construction.
Our practice specialises in residential projects, including new homes, renovations, extensions, raise-and-build-under projects, duplexes, granny flats and smaller residential additions.
We use modern design, drafting and modelling technology, including Revit, BIM workflows, 3D site scanning, LiDAR scanning and point-cloud modelling, to produce detailed and dependable designs and documentation.
Plans aren’t created simply to look good on a screen.
We focus on practical building design backed by clear documentation that can be understood by the people who need to use it throughout the project, including builders, consultants and certifiers.
Residential projects can involve multiple professionals.
We can coordinate with engineers, certifiers and other specialists and can work with our established network or alongside your preferred consultants.
This means Eclipse Drafting can remain involved as the project develops rather than simply supplying a set of drawings and leaving you to coordinate the next stages yourself.
We believe clients should understand what is happening with their project.
From the initial discussion and concept design through to design development, consultant coordination, revisions and final documentation, our approach is collaborative, transparent and focused on moving the project forward.
Residential drafting is the preparation of drawings and documentation for residential building projects.
Depending on the project, this can include concept plans, existing-condition drawings, site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, approval drawings and detailed construction documentation.
At Eclipse Drafting, however, the service can extend beyond drafting alone to include 3D site scanning, building design, concept development, design development, Building Approval documentation and coordination with engineers, certifiers and other consultants where required.
No. While professional drafting and documentation are an important part of what we do, Eclipse Drafting also provides building design and design development services.
Depending on your project, we can assist from the early stages with 3D site scanning and concept design, develop and refine the proposed design, prepare documentation for Building Approval and coordinate with engineers, certifiers and other consultants before preparing detailed construction documentation where required.
Eclipse Drafting works on new homes, renovations, extensions, raise-and-build-under projects, granny flats, duplexes, decks, carports and other residential projects.
Both can be involved in residential design and documentation, but their professional roles, qualifications and scope can differ.
For many residential projects, a draftsman or building designer can assist with developing the design and preparing the drawings required for approvals, consultant coordination and construction.
The right professional depends on the nature and complexity of your project.
Yes. Eclipse Drafting works on existing properties, including renovations, extensions and raise-and-build-under projects.
Where required, we can complete a detailed site measure and use 3D site scanning, LiDAR scanning and point-cloud modelling to accurately document existing conditions before progressing into concept design and design development.
Yes. You don’t need to arrive with completed plans.
We can discuss what you’re trying to achieve and develop your initial ideas into a residential concept. From there, the design can be reviewed, refined and developed before progressing into approval and more detailed documentation.
Yes. Eclipse Drafting provides building design and design development as part of our residential services.
We can help take a project from an initial brief or idea through concept design, review and refinement, ensuring the design is properly developed before progressing into the documentation required for approvals and construction.
Yes. Eclipse Drafting prepares Development and Building Approval drawing packages for residential projects.
The specific documentation and approval pathway will depend on the property and proposed works.
Yes. We can develop detailed construction drawing packages designed to clearly communicate the project to builders and other professionals involved in construction.
Yes. Eclipse Drafting can coordinate with the consultants required for your project and can either connect you with established professionals or work with your existing builder, engineer, certifier or other consultants.
Whether you’re designing a new home, extending an existing property or planning your next residential development, getting the design and documentation right is an important first step.
Eclipse Drafting combines more than two decades of industry experience with modern design and drafting technology and a practical approach to residential building design.
We’re more than simply a drafting service. From 3D site scanning and concept design through to design development, Building Approval documentation, consultant coordination and detailed construction drawings, we can help guide your project through the stages required to move from an initial idea towards construction.
From the first concept through to detailed documentation, we’ll work with you to create a practical, well-considered design supported by clear and accurate plans.
Contact Eclipse Drafting today to discuss your project.
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