We at Architects Belfast will provide you with all the necessary architectural detail drawings and other documents within a design package for your project. A package of architectural drawings will include all the necessary approvals from the statutory bodies. With this package you are set to commence with the construction works on site. 

Not every project will be the same and the architectural drawing package will vary between projects.  A typical construction phase design package could include the following documents types: 

  • Detailed drawings
  • Maps
  • Structural calculations
  • Specifications
  • Energy reports 

A typical design package for each project will include a set of architectural working drawings and other necessary documents allowing you to commence with your project on site. 

NEW HOME DESIGN PACKAGE 

The minimum design documents included for new home package includes the following: 

  • Proposed plans and elevations
  • Site plan with levels
  • Location plan (usually from Ordnance Survey)
  • Sectional drawings
  • Construction details
  • Drainage layout including details of a septic tank location (if applicable)
  • Drawing notes
  • SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) Energy Rating Report
  • Structural calculations as required
  • Application forms for planning approval (we will submit this application for you)
  • Application forms for building control approval (We will submit this application for you) 

ALTERNATIONS TO EXISTING HOMES DESIGN PACKAGE 

The package for projects involving alternations or extensions to an existing home will include the following documents: 

  • Existing plans and elevations
  • Proposed plans and elevations
  • Site plan
  • Location plan (usually from Ordnance Survey)
  • Sectional drawings
  • Construction details
  • Drainage layout
  • Drawing notes
  • SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) Energy Rating Report (if requested by building control)
  • Structural calculations as required
  • Application forms for Planning approval (we will submit this application for you)
  • Application forms for Building Control approval (We will submit this application for you) 

Sometimes during the construction phase the contractor may request guidance or additional information. Upon request we will quickly produce any additional architectural design drawings or details as required to support the original designs at no additional fees.