Project selection criteria
-Any architectural home design service both gets a little personal and takes some time. A mutual interest on some level, and a comfortable communication is always helpful. To that end this architect prefers investigative communications to be via phone. The initial contact is requested using the inquiries tab for the sole purpose of filtering bogus calls.
-It is certainly beneficial if the inquiring client has a pretty clear overview of project requirements, desires, and a building site secured. At minimum please review Start up Summary (chapter 0) of the Design Guide
-Please also note conditions and limitations noted in the Things to Know menu selection
Projects within North Carolina
-Design and construction drawing services are viable anywhere within the state of North Carolina. These include Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 services. Because this architect is licensed in the state of North Carolina, construction documents and the ‘generic’ engineering included is accepted for construction permitting state wide. Engineering exceptions are noted below.
Projects outside North Carolina
-Design services are viable anywhere in the states. These include Phase 1 and Phase 2 services, which result in a descriptive and buildable design suited to a client’s site and budget. These resulting design development documents become effective tools when engaging locally required services.
Phase 1 Schematic Design
-Client reviewing the design guide is recommended.
-Gathering client data
-Gathering complete site data.
-Requesting the client research site specific conditions, and local restrictions and regulatory requirements.
-The site is replicated as a 3d computer model and all pertinent site data is documented on that working tool.
-Initial conceptual planning with 3d block designs are designed, discussed, approved. A design direction is established.
Phase 2 Design Development
-The design direction and site conditions in summary get worked on and refined. It is a back and forth, trial and error process. The number of revisions required will vary project by project and by client. The commitment by this architect is that we don’t stop until the design is resolved, and the client is content.
-The Design Drawing Sets as shown this web site summarize the design and drawing detail level for this phase 2.
Phase 3 Construction Documents
-The construction documents extend the design drawings into construction language. The constructions sets are organized and include drawings as illustrated in the Construction Drawing Sets. Please review these documents.
-These documents include ‘generic engineering’. Some specific engineering, (reinforced concrete, and trusses for example), are often provided by vendors. Engineering for special conditions and in some High Wind Zones will want to be provided by licensed structural engineers . See Compliances.
Custom Home Design Fees
DESIGN FEES THRU THE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT_PHASE 1, PHASE 2
-$2.00 PER FINISHED FOOT -see note below
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT FEES_PHASE 3
-$2.00 PER FINISHED FOOT-see note below
NOTE
-Finished square footages are computer generated and documented on all design and construction documents.
-Fees above are average- representing average size projects (3,000 sf +-) and average design/construction complexity. Confirmation of fees is required based on a personal project conversation. Fees are subject to size and complexity. There is some economy of time when designing/drawing more footage within a single project. There is some economy of time when designing and drawing geometrically simple projects. So larger, simple projects will likely be quoted less than the above. Conversely smaller and or more complex requests will likely be quoted higher than the above. Extent of exterior living space, not included in finished square footage summaries, certainly adds to the complexity, and is necessarily considered.
-As with all design services offered- phase 3 construction documents are optional.
Initiation
Just sent a note using the inquiries tab. Responses will likely be better served with a conversation so please include any preferred call times.