Let's define a Building Designer……

Professional Building Designers, or Home Designers, specialize in designing single family homes. Home designers specialize in private homes – not office buildings, shopping centers or gas stations. For this reason, a home designer may actually have more experience designing houses than some licensed architects. A good home designer can create a customized home tailor-made for your family. Unlike architects, Home Designers are not legally required to pass exams or receive special licenses. However, a designer who carries the title “Certified Professional Building Designer” or “CPBD” has completed training courses, practiced building design for at least six years, and passed a rigorous certification exam.