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SOMA Design + Drafting Survey

Overview.....

SOMA Design + Drafting provides specialised design and documentation services with balanced economic, environmental and socially sustainable principles.

I am currently expanding my business, and increasing my knowledge of the local building design market, I would appreciate your comments so I can tailor my services to your needs.

This survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete and I assure you that the information you provide will be used only for the purposes stated.

1. Personal Information
 

First Name:

Surname:

Email address:

What suburb do you live in?

Do you work in the Building Industry?

If so, what is your position?

Are you intending to live at SomerVille Ecovillage™ ?

 
 
2. Building History
 

What building design services have you used in the past?

None
Architect
Building Designer
Building Company
Purchase and modify a standard design
Myself
Myself with some assistance
Other (please list):

What type of building projects were they?

Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Other (please list):

Please rate the level of your satisfaction with the services you have used.

Any Comments?

Indicate the construction materials you have used in the past.

Double Brick
Kit or Prefabricated
Project Home
Timber Framed
Steel Framed
Reverse Veneer
Loft Home

Tilt Up Concrete
Recycled Materials
Strawbale
Rammed Earth
Mudbrick
Others (please list):

 
 
3. Are you thinking of Building?
 

Do you intend to build at SomerVille Ecovillage™ ?

Are you intending to build / renovate / extend elsewhere in the next 5 years?

Are you interested in any of the following design principles?

Passive Solar
Environmentally Sustainable
Permaculture
Modular / Prefabricated
Pattern Language (design system based on social behaviour)
Feng Shui
Building Biology
Others (please list):

Are you interested in increasing your knowledge on the design principles above?

Who will design your building?

Who will provide the working drawings for your building?

What stage is your design at?

What is your estimated overall construction cost?

How much do you expect to pay for building design services (per hour)?

Would you consider using my building design services if my rate was competitive?

If not, why not?

Would you consider building an ‘off the plan’ sustainable home if it suited your lifestyle, land and budget?

Are there other services you may require?

Building energy assessments
3D virtual modelling
Material selection and specification services
Contract drafting and documentation
Building inspections
Presentation sketches
A personalised album of your building through its development stages.
Other (please list):

Which of the following do you consider important when engaging a building design service?

Ability to meet deadlines
Innovation and creativity
Sustainable design principles
Accessibility
Experience and Knowledge
Cost
Other (please list):

 
 
5. Your chance to have a say
Any additional comments or information you would like to share with us?

 


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"A vibrant village where community flourishes, in which every person is supported and contributes
in balance with a sustainable
ecological ethic."

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