Decide to build or renovate a house or commercial space
 

Contact an architect

• Discuss:

  • Project Goals?​

  • Space Requirements/

  • Timeline?

  • Budget?

  • Inspirations?
     

Pre-Design​​

• Architects wil​l:

  • Analyze Project Site​

  • Review Zoning & Building Codes

  • Create As-Built & Site Drawings
     

Design Collaboration​​

• Architects will collaborate with and guide clients through the design via sketches, spatial relationships and conceptual drawings​
   

Design Development​

• Client feedback and code requirements drive finalized design into drawings​
   

Construction Documents

• Drawings are edited to construction standards to communicate design to contractors and the local jurisdiction review​
   

Permitting​

• Consultant drawings and additional relevant information are added to the construction documents for permit​
   

Bidding​

• Drawing set is sent to contractors for bidding and the architect informs clients on bidding considerations​
   

Construction Administration​

• Architects advise clients and contractors as construction moves forward, ensuring the building is built as intended​
   

Project Completion​!
 

Optional: Post-Occupancy Survey

• Follow-up ~6 months after project completion to see how the space is working and how to improve future designs and service​