Frequently Asked Questions

On the surface, there often appears to be little difference between a draftsperson and an architect. However, when difficult or complicated situations arise during construction, a draftsperson may not have the tools or expertise to execute a successful conclusion. Years of professional training and experience in complicated situations are what separate draftspeople from architects. That, and a professional license.

Probably… BUT, you need to make sure they comply with local and current building codes at a minimum. If you want them customized, you may be farther ahead to work with us as a design professional who can understand the area, your needs, and the local construction techniques and product availability.

If you want to have a home that fits your needs and lifestyle, then you would be miles ahead to work with a design professional who can communicate those needs clearly and without ambiguity.

That’s great! Where we shine the most is helping individuals and companies find the perfect balance between design and functionality, and then keeping things on track.  It might sound counterintuitive, but projects where Architects are involved have a MUCH higher probability of staying on budget and on time.  If those two things are important to you, it might be worth considering.

One of the first steps in our Discovery Phase is researching, applying for, and keeping track of all necessary codes and standards in your location.  This is paramount, as omitting these details can lead to costly fines, remodels, and delays down road. 

Architects undergo specialized training in areas like ventilation, shading, natural light, and orientation to enhance your home’s efficiency. A home designed by an architect can be built to optimize natural ventilation, lighting, and shading, reducing future costs and environmental impacts. Architects can also suggest eco-friendly building materials.

Yes!  Our pricing is 100% transparent.  Please refer to our pricing page for these details, or setup a free consultation and we can answer all cost-related questions for you personally. 

Its hard to quantify in the right detail, but here is a summary of our services: 

What our clients can expect from us

Iron-Clad profile of ALL wants and needs for your dream home

We use our PRE-DESIGN CHECKLIST so you don’t have to remember everything you want, so you never have to wonder if your contractor is on the same page as you. 

Functional Analysis of all aspects of your home

At all stages of design, we deliberately check for functionality to ensure that every aspect of your home is both ATTRACTIVE AND USER FRIENDLY (We don’t want any regrets about which way that door swings!)

Regular 3D Walkthroughs of your design

Throughout this process, you’ll KNOW IN ADVANCE if any room is too big or too small for your furniture or specific design element.  No surprises here! 

Quality and code standards

Before any construction begins, you and your builder will have CLEAR DESIGN DOCUMENTS that ensure a transparent and unequivocal understanding of what standards and codes are expected

Bid Support

At the conclusion of your design, you will have access to our CONTRACTOR SELECTION AND NEGOTIATION service.  This ensures you have the BEST CONTRACTOR, at the BEST PRICE!

Pre-Construction Meeting with Contractor 

When you’ve selected the BEST CONTRACTOR, at the BEST PRICE, we’ll meet with you and the contractor to review all of the documents we’ve created to ensure he has no questions, or that he has answers BEFORE HE BEGINS. 

Construction process and quality checks

Don’t worry.  As your project is underway, we will make PERIODIC CHECKS on progress to make sure things are proceeding as planned.

The contractor will fix or repair any outstanding items

We conduct a FINAL INSPECTION so that you don’t have to worry that everything is done prior to executing the completion of the contract.