# giantA Pty Ltd > giantA Pty Ltd is a Sydney-based architecture and building design firm specialising in residential Development Applications (DA), Complying Development Certificates (CDC), Construction Certificates (CC), BASIX and NatHERS energy assessments across New South Wales. Registered Design Practitioners under the NSW Design and Building Practitioners scheme. Over 3,000 completed projects. Located at Parramatta CBD and Kingswood, Western Sydney. ABN: available at https://www.gianta.com.au/profile Phone: +61 488 880 787 Email: info@gianta.com.au Service area: New South Wales, Australia ## Core Service Pages - [Architectural Services, Drafting, BASIX & NatHERS](https://www.gianta.com.au/services): Overview of all architectural services including DA/CDC/CC preparation, drafting, and energy assessments. - [DA and CDC Approval Sydney NSW](https://www.gianta.com.au/guide-for-dacdc): Comprehensive guide to Development Applications and Complying Development Certificates in NSW — costs, timelines, documentation requirements, and council navigation. - [DA and CDC Approval Checklist](https://www.gianta.com.au/da-cdc-checklist): Practical checklist for DA and CDC applications in Sydney including required documents and council requirements. - [Complying Development Certificate Sydney](https://www.gianta.com.au/complying-development-certificate-sydney): CDC pathway for residential development — when to use, eligibility, and fast-track approval process. - [Floor Plans](https://www.gianta.com.au/floor-plans): Architectural floor plan drafting services for residential and commercial DA/CC submissions. - [Cost Estimating](https://www.gianta.com.au/cost-estimating): Construction cost estimating for DA submissions and residential projects in Sydney. - [Building Project Support](https://www.gianta.com.au/building-project): Support through the full building project lifecycle from design to construction certificate. - [Information Drawing Sheets](https://www.gianta.com.au/information-drawing-sheets): Architectural drawing documentation and specifications for council submissions. ## Company Information - [About giantA Pty Ltd](https://www.gianta.com.au/about): AI tools for NSW architects and owner-builders — DA copilot surfaces council-specific planning controls, helps draft SEE documentation, every control cited to source. Not legal or planning advice. - [Profile – About giantA Pty Ltd](https://www.gianta.com.au/profile): Company history, accreditations (BDAA, AIA, HERA), Registered Design Practitioner status, award history (Top 10 Building Designer Sydney 2018–2024), and team overview. - [Innovation](https://www.gianta.com.au/innovation): Technology and process innovation in architectural design and documentation. - [FAQs – Architectural Services, Design & BASIX](https://www.gianta.com.au/frequently-asked-questions): Answers to common questions about DA/CDC timelines, BASIX, architect fees, approval stages, and construction certificates. - [Contact](https://www.gianta.com.au/contact-us): Office locations (Parramatta CBD, Kingswood Western Sydney) and contact details. ## Blog Articles - [NSW Development Application Process: A Complete Guide (2026)](https://www.gianta.com.au/blog/nsw-development-application-process-guide): Step-by-step guide to the NSW DA process — 6 stages, required documents, council timeframes, fees, CDC vs DA, and Sydney metro council-specific variation. Pillar article. (May 2026) - [Designing & Installing Curved Fibre Cement Walls in NSW](https://www.gianta.com.au/blog/consulting-10/designing-installing-curved-fibre-cement-walls-in-nsw-22): Technical guide on curved fibre cement wall systems and NSW compliance (Dec 2025). - [Climate Zones and Building Compliance in NSW](https://www.gianta.com.au/blog/consulting-10/climate-zones-and-building-compliance-in-nsw-what-homeowners-and-developers-need-to-know-21): How NSW climate zones affect BASIX targets, NatHERS star ratings, and building compliance (Sep 2025). - [Understanding Consultant Fees vs Development Costs in DA/CC/CDC](https://www.gianta.com.au/blog/approvals-9/understanding-the-difference-between-consultant-fees-and-other-related-development-costs-in-the-dacccdc-process-in-nsw-18): Breakdown of consultant fees, council fees, and development costs in the NSW DA/CDC/CC process (Jul 2025). - [Starting Your Development Project Right](https://www.gianta.com.au/blog/approvals-9/starting-your-development-project-right-a-guide-to-avoiding-delays-and-miscommunication-16): Guide to avoiding common delays and communication failures in residential development projects (Jun 2025). - [Residential Flat Dwellings vs Residential Flat Buildings in Australia](https://www.gianta.com.au/blog/case-studies-1/understanding-the-difference-between-residential-flat-dwellings-and-residential-flat-buildings-in-australia-15): Explanation of NCC classification differences for residential flat development (Jun 2025). - [Architectural Services in Sydney – Benefits, Challenges, and Insights](https://www.gianta.com.au/blog/case-studies-1/architectural-services-in-sydney-benefits-challenges-and-insights-14): Overview of Sydney architectural services landscape and how to choose the right firm (Oct 2024). - [Designing and Constructing Boarding Houses in NSW](https://www.gianta.com.au/blog/case-studies-1/designing-and-constructing-boarding-houses-in-new-south-wales-challenges-benefits-and-key-considerations-13): Key challenges and design considerations for boarding house development in NSW (Feb 2023). - [Ideas and Trends in Building Boarding Houses in Sydney](https://www.gianta.com.au/blog/case-studies-1/ideas-and-trends-in-building-boarding-houses-in-sydney-12): Design trends and planning considerations for Sydney boarding houses (Feb 2023). - [Common Home Renovation Mistakes Sydney Homeowners Should Avoid](https://www.gianta.com.au/blog/build-11/common-home-renovation-mistakes-sydney-homeowners-should-avoid-11): Practical guide to avoiding costly renovation mistakes including DA compliance (Feb 2023). - [Building Design and Renovation Essentials in Sydney](https://www.gianta.com.au/blog/build-11/building-design-and-renovation-essentials-in-sydney-8): Core principles for residential building design and renovation in Sydney (Feb 2023).