"Make PLANS with an ARCHITECT"
Very few people understand the complexity of designing and building for themselves. Besides the difficulty of deciding what you want you must enter "the world of the ARCHITECT", contractor, and building code official. This can be frightening and overweloming to most people.

It may be as simple as designing a house with various creature comforts and amenities best suited for the client but all design solutions must meet both the zoning code and building code in order to receive a building permit. It is both the obligation of the ARCHITECT and the builder to comply with all codes to ensure the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the public, and you, the Owner.

Besides being well educated the ARCHITECT is trained to perform professional services best understood by the construction industry, the various contractors and the building official. This training has allowed the ARCHITECT to conduct his work in multiple phases of design and construction administration, to assist the client with a better understanding of the contractual obligations of all parties. Remember, the ARCHITECT represents you, the owner.

"It’s not all hard work. It’s the creation of the clients’ vision, an environment of interior and exterior spaces, which satisfy the clients needs and the needs of other people, with which you work or live."

Construction costs are not normally considered the ARCHITECT’s expertise; however, his evaluation of these costs (preliminary pricing or bids) is imperative to determine whether not the builder is being competitive, and the budget is realistic.

ARCHITECT's must consider “the big picture” because of their responsibility to engage the services of engineers, the liaison, building officials, and ultimately, observing the construction efforts of the contractor, for the client.

Whether or not you are remodeling, adding an addition or starting from scratch, the ARCHITECT can guide you through the maze of obstacles that may occur during the process. Remember, we must design and construct the building in accordance with the Building Codes, and the requirements of all local jurisdictional authorities. Don't forget to have the contractor pull a permit for the work.

Top 5 Reasons to Hire an ARCHITECT

FIVE:
An ARCHITECT can translate your "living" needs into reality. The ARCHITECT will provide a design solution which can be better understood (size and shape) by the client and properly bid by the contractor/ builder.

FOUR:
ARCHITECTs see the big picture and can create a total environment, interiors and exteriors that satisfy yourl needs that are exciting, dynamic spaces to live and work.


THREE:
The ARCHITECT will coordinate the efforts of the other consultants during design, provide a set of construction documents for a building permit, and periodically observe the construction efforts of the contractor, to confirm that the building is being built in compliance with the construction documents and the building codes.


TWO:
The ARCHITECT can help you better understand the design requirements for a particular building type and the various influences of the building code, a zoning code and other ordinances of various jurisdictional authorities.

And The NUMBER ONE reason you should hire an Architect:
The ARCHITECT can save you money in many ways including, but not limited to, proper selection of materials, weather safe design of the building envelope, energy efficiency and a complete set of drawings which can be properly bid.

Hire an ARCHITECT, any questions?

The ARCHITECT sees “problems” as further OPPORTUNITIES

Most projects begin with the client needing or requiring more space to live or to occupy for their business. The ARCHITECT can assist with preliminary sketches, during Schematic Design. The sketches are translated into sizes, shapes and special relationships to best suit the client’s needs.

These sketches are later translated into design solutions, better known as construction documents, which are later provided to several bona fide contractors (competitive bidding) to develop costs or bids, for consideration by the client. We recommend that all bidding contractors are licensed and insured to perform the type of work needed by the client.

Having a limited budget should not be the sole reason for you not to be creative. The ARCHITECT may assist you by engaging the services of a contractor to evaluate preliminary design drawings to make them the most cost effective. Having the ARCHITECT negotiate the construction cost, of your life-long dream, may be the most cost effective approach for you.

An investment in an ARCHITECT, is an investment in your PROJECT

The ARCHITECT, as a design and construction professional, should be considered an investment in the projects future. The ARCHITECT can provide the necessary services to ultimately save you money.

A well-conceived design can be built more efficiently and economically if the client is assisted during the design and construction portions of the project. Changes to your design ideas should be made prior to bidding the work, not after the contract for construction has been signed, in order to protect you from any additional cost, a “change order” or overages to the budget.

In addition, energy efficient buildings can save you money on fuel bills. An ARCHITECT can design a building to maximize heating from the sun and let in natural light, thus reducing your heating, cooling, and electric bills over time.

The ARCHITECT can work with your budget and help you select the appropriate materials and workmanship, at a fair price. An ARCHITECT can help you choose materials and finishes that are durable, as well as beautiful, saving on frequent maintenance and replacement costs. Their familiarity with the full range of materials enables them to suggest the appropriate materials for your project.

"A well-designed house has a higher resale value too. A well-designed store or office draws customers. A well-designed work environment attracts employees and increases productivity."