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You have started your search to learn how ENVISIONING + PLANNING = LIVING in your new home. Exciting times to be sure!

This is all great... But now what?

• How do I get the emotions and expectations I have of this new home, organized into an understandable written framework.

• How can I then communicate these feelings to all the talented professionals who will make this really happen.

• How to correctly understand what the whole design process is, what's actually possible vs. how I envision it.

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If you are unfamiliar to this whole process, we have prepared a few white papers in PDF format which will provide some general insight into the various aspects one should be thinking about, and prior to hiring anyone. If you are interested in receiving these, please click the following green button.

These white papers are free to download. Information to review at your leisure, which may prompt you to ask additional, informed questions of yourself, and in turn the other parties who you will ultimately hire and entrust to seeing your envisioned plan, become your new home reality!

DATUM POINT STUDIOS is a proud member of the following organizations and associations:

FAQ

Help + Advice

WHAT CERTIFICATIONS DOES DATUM POINT STUDIOS BUILDING DESIGNERS HAVE?

Through ASTTBC (Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC) there are two (2) technical specialist designation 'Rights to Title' which have their own limits to practice:

• CRD (Certified Residential Designer) - Permitted to undertake limited scope projects of single family detached and duplex multi-family dwelling units within BC Building Code: Division B, Part 9 - Housing and Small Buildings.

• RBD (Registered Building Designer) - Permitted to undertake full scope of building design within BC Building Code: Division B, Part 9 - Housing and Small Buildings.

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Austin Werner CTech, RBD (founder, principal) is registered and in good standing with the following certifications:

• Designation title 'CTech' (Certified Technician - Building Engineering)

• Designation title "RBD" (Registered Building Designer - Building Design, Technical Specialist)

Committee Member - ASTTBC Building Designers Working Group

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WHAT AREAS DOES DATUM POINT STUDIOS WORK IN?

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As per our registration and certifications, our permitted range in providing professional building design services falls within the  BC Building Code (current edition): Division B, Part 9 - Housing and Small Buildings.

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Division A - Part 1, Article 1.3.3.3. Application of Part 9:

Part 9 of Division B applies to all buildings described in Article 1.1.1.1. of 3-storey or less in building height, having a building area not exceeding 600m² [6458.3 sf], and used for major occupancies classified as:

• Group C - residential occupancies (single family detached dwelling, up to four (4) multi-family dwelling units.

• Group D - business and personal services occupancies (commercial), not exceeding 470m² [5059.0 sf].

• Group E - mercantile occupancies (commercial), not exceeding 470m² [5059.0 sf], or

• Group F - Division 2 and 3, medium and low-hazard occupancies (industrial), not exceeding 470m² [5059.0 sf].

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WHEN YOU NEED AN ARCHITECT, AND NOT?

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Short answer, any building design which falls outside the descriptions above typically require the services of a registered Architect.

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Certified and Registered Building Designers who have the required education, training and experience would be able to undertake most residential, small commercial and small industrial project opportunities, provided they carry the appropriate certification, and insurance cover. Fee considerations are typically less than what an Architect might charge for the same level of required work.​

MOST IMPORTANTLY

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It is incumbent of anyone seeking building design services to ask informed questions of individuals or companies offering, and undertaking such services. If you are unsure as to who may be required to provide such services to your project, you can reach out to our technical staff at your convenience for answers to any questions. We are here to help at no obligation and hopefully answer any general questions or concerns you may have.

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CONTACT

Inquiries

Get in touch...

We would like to hear what you have planned!

Mailing Address

101-5170 Dunster Road, Suite 256

Nanaimo, BC Canada V9T 6M4

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+1 250 667 3286

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Stu Hopewell,

COO, Regional Partner

We have had the privilege of working with Datum Point Studios for the past number of years. Austin and his team take extreme care that all the design drawings are completed to the utmost level of accuracy. Our clients have been very happy with the finished drawings and this past year one of our custom residences designed for us has been nominated for the Best House Award for the Canadian Home Builders Association - Vancouver Island (VIBE Awards) This nomination reflects the high level of work you can expect from Datum Point Studios.

Lisa Birnie,

Home Owner

Datum Point Studios designed our new home in Nanaimo, BC and complete with the ocean views, it turned out beautifully. Austin was a pleasure to work with, highly professional throughout the design process. We met at the site first, to discuss our "vision", then communicated long distance via emails and phone calls, ultimately ensuring that the final design was exactly what we wanted. Our mountain-side lot presented challenges with respect to floor plans, but Austin worked through these challenges to enable quality construction (by Alair Homes - Nanaimo) of a fabulous, one-of-a-kind home that we well enjoy for years to come!

Al Herle, P. Eng

President - AHLT Holdings

We engaged Datum Point Studios to design (2) detached duplex units for our land development project in Nanaimo BC, and Austin was very creative and responsive to our needs. The resulting designs helped us show off the property to its best advantage and get a good price for it... Austin also designed a detached garage/workshop for my personal residence - which might not sound like the most exciting project, but he did a great job interpreting my specific needs for the building while also making the workshop building attractive and compatible with our 1908 heritage home.

Nick Farrington

Home Owner

Austin and his team at Datum Point Studios have been incredible to work with. They took a very difficult building lot and designed our dream house. We couldn't be happier with their service.

Dan Sartori

President

Austin has designed a wonderful and striking home for our mutual client. From curb appeal to functionality, we are most pleased with how it is all coming together!

THE FOOTHILLS

L A N T Z V I L L E, B C

THE FOOTHILLS IS AN 1,838 ACRE, MASTER-PLANNED NEIGHBOURHOOD, CURRENTLY ZONED FOR 731 HOMES, A MIXED-USE VILLAGE AREA, AND A 730 ACRE PARK.

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