Drafting Darwin - The Complete Service

Proper Planning and Design plays a key role in the construction of any building. The Design of a building and the related structural drafting must work together to produce a product which is practical, beautiful and cost effective.

Drafting Darwin buildings and Designing structures which are a pleasure to look at and live in is what Viking West Building Design and Drafting pride themselves on.

We have many years experience and are constantly updating our portfolio with Designs incorporating the latest Design Trends, Material Innovations and Construction Methods.

You can bring along your "mud map" and we will transform it into the project of your dreams....You can show us examples of what you like and we can blend this with your personal "wants" to create your Building....Or, you can leave it to us to advise you what might be the best approach for your project - arriving at a point where we seek your approval before commencing the Plans.

All of our Designs comply with the latest requirements of the Building Code of Australia and the Local Planning and Building Requirements.

In Darwin this includes compliance with the Deemed To Comply Specifications for Cyclone Rating and Structural Engineers Approval the relevant Documents.

We also Design your Building for compliance with the Current Energy Efficiency Requirements for the Darwin Climatic Zone.

Please contact us with your inquiry and we will do our best to be of assistance.

Building Design in The Tropics

Site specific/ individual Building Design is very important in Tropical regions. The Climate is hot and humid and the occupants of the structure need to be comfortable. The use of materials orientation and design layout are crucial elements which when combined effectively produce a building of real value. Darwin is located in the Tropical regions of Northern Australia. There are two distinct seasons; the wet season and the dry season. At Viking West Building Design and Drafting we pride ourselves on our ability to produce a building which looks amazing and is well suited to the climate it inhabits.

When a building is properly designed for the tropics it provides a cool and welcoming escape from the hot and often high humidity natural environment.
It is extremely important that a building is designed for air flow, cross ventilation and shading with the orientation of the building and resultant room type locations playing a key role.

We welcome the opportunity to be of assistance with any projects. (Email: jesper@vikingwest.com.au)

Sustainable Building Design

Sustainable building design is about reducing the impact a building has on its environment. This impact is largely two fold. First there is the the impact resulting from the manufacture of building materials. Secondly, there is the impact associated with the the life of the building. In other words, for every building constructed an area of land is devoid of the capacity to harbour vegetation etc. It is therefore critical that the design process maximizes sustainable principles and minimizes any negative consequences to the environment.

Viking West Building Design and Drafting has many years experience in designing buildings that are appropriate for their climate and have minimal environmental impacts.

Sustainable building design for the tropics differs considerably from sustainable building design for temperate areas. The majority of available information on sustainable design has been produced for temperate climates and is not applicable in the tropics.

Viking West has built a reputation on harnessing the best of the tropical design principles associated with “Asian Architecture” and incorporating them into modern Australian Building Design.

We welcome the opportunity to be of assistance with your project.

Please contact Jesper Sorensen on mobile 0408 988 316 ( or email jesper@vikingwest.com.au ) for an obligation free quote.