Why PDE? Why is there a need for it?

The architectural industry has historically adhered to a conventional process, whereby individuals seeking to construct or develop a building engage the services of an architect to design it. With advancements such as the internet and computer-aided design software, this process has undergone simplification, acceleration, and increased accessibility. Similar to the transition from traditional drafting methods to digital platforms, the industry now stands at the threshold of another transformative phase.

This evolving paradigm promises a streamlined, cost-effective, and expeditious approach. Recognising the recurrent nature of housing styles, particularly in semi-detached and terraced properties, there exists an opportunity to leverage pre-existing design templates across multiple projects. Minor differentiations within identical housing types provide us with the ability to easily and quickly customise drawings in a manner that will secure planning permissions or permitted development certificates. To capitalise on this insight, properties are categorised into distinct types, such as Semi-Detached Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3, each accompanied by a repository of design options encompassing back, side, loft, wraparound, and porch extensions.

Crucially, prospective clients are afforded transparency and clarity through readily accessible design catalogues prior to any financial commitments. This transparency underscores our responsibility and desire in empowering clients with informed decision-making and aligns with a fundamental element of our approach. Traditionally, awareness of desired property modifications often derives from observing similar interventions within one's vicinity. By extrapolating this principle to our service model, clients are presented with an array of design options tailored to their property type, alongside their corresponding prices. This departure from conventional opacity surrounding drawings and pricing structures positions us as pioneers in the field.

More online architectural services have become available in recent years, albeit without necessarily prioritising customer experience to the extent we do. We aim to make property development accessible to everyone, no matter their background, by keeping things simple and easy to understand. We understand that starting a construction project can be daunting, so we want to make the process easier to understand. We believe this will lead to a new era in home extension and property enhancement.

We invite you to join the cohort of satisfied clients who have benefited from our services.

Your vision of an ideal property is within reach.

Explore PDE today.