planning

3-Step Design Process

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Making the process simple and cost effective ...JW

Step 1 :

PROJECT EVALUATION

  • How long is your project going to take?

  • How much is everything going to cost?

  • Are you prepared to pay for what you want to build?

Nothing you do is more beneficial than a thorough and accurate Project Evaluation.

This is our First step with every home design.

OBJECTIVE:

Successful Project Planning using

Discovery & Definition

Deliverables:

  • Architectural Specs

  • Construction Costs

  • Project Timelines

Simply put, you provide us with information about your project and we deliver absolutely EVERYTHING you need to know to get started on the right track. Seriously!

Here’s how it works:

1. IDENTIFY WHAT YOU WANT

Action: Pre-Design Meeting Wish List to determine:

  • Style

  • Function

  • Innovation

  • GREEN features

  • Square Footage

Tools: Pinterest Board Collaboration to refine Architectural Style.

2. INVESTIGATION

  • Local Code Compliance

  • HOA Compliance

  • Home-Site Review

3. DEFINITION

  • Tier-1 Custom: ≈ $ per SqFt

  • Tier-2 Custom: ≈ $$ per SqFt

  • Tier-3 Custom: ≈ $$$ per SqFt

HERE'S WHAT YOU GET: Experience & Accuracy!

  • Architectural Presentation Board (APB)

  • Project Costs & Options Report (PCO)

  • Gantt Chart: Design & Construction Timeline (GCD)

Plan for Success !

Step 2 :

DESIGN CONCEPTS

OBJECTIVE:

Create Preliminary Design Concepts

Deliverables:

  • Preliminary Plans

  • Preliminary Construction Budget

  • Preliminary Project Timelines

Your home comes to life in the following 4 Stages.

STAGE - 1. CONCEPT SKETCHES

  • Floor Plan

  • Site Plan

  • Review & Revise

STAGE - 2. ELEVATION SKETCHES

  • Windows & Doors

  • Roof & Exterior

  • Review & Revise

STAGE - 3. 3D HOME DESIGN

  • Fixtures & Furniture

  • Floor, Wall, & Ceiling Textures (full color)

  • Review & Revise

STAGE - 4. SITE PLANNING

  • Topography & Utilities

  • Terrain Features (*drive, *retention, *fencing)

  • Prelim Landscape Render

HERE'S WHAT YOU GET: Experience & Creativity!

  • Virtual Review + pdf (Each Stage)

  • Concept Render Packet 11x17 + pdf

  • Preliminary Plan Set 24x36 + pdf

  • 360° Interior Images

  • Exterior Renderings & Aerial Video

  • Complete Build Cost Breakdown

  • Gantt Chart: Design & Construction Timeline

  • Contractor Interviews & Estimates (optional)

Plan for Success!

Step 3 :

FINAL PLANS

OBJECTIVE:

Finalize All Working Drawings & Permit Package

Deliverables:

  • Final Plan Set (digital & printed)

  • Completed Permit Package & Management

  • Project Availability

Getting Ready to build: This is where your success planning from your Step-1 Project Evaluation pays off. We create your working drawings and collect all resources necessary to deliver your completed permit package to your local building department for permits.

HERE'S WHAT YOU GET: Experience & Efficiency!

  • Architectural Plans & Details

  • Construction Plans & Details

  • Structural Engineering Plans & Details

  • Home-Site Survey, Topography, & Soils Report

  • Offsite Utility Plan & Details

  • Energy Calculations

  • Landscape Design

  • Project Calcs & Specs Books

  • Project Availability

Plan for Success!

SERVICES BEYOND SCOPE

  • Builder Interviews & Hard Cost

  • Design Modifications

  • Site Visit Collaboration

  • Extra Prints

WHAT TO DO NEXT

Plan for Success!