The Custom Home Design Process

INITIAL MEETING

  • Discuss design ideas, space requirements, site information, budget and other needs (energy efficiency, accessibility, alternative building products)

    PROPOSAL

    • Estimate time & cost, review terms and conditions
    • On acceptance of the proposal, a deposit check is due

    SCHEMATIC DESIGN

    • We assemble your ideas into a floor plan and primary elevation for your review


1st DESIGN REVIEW MEETING

  • Approximately 1 hour
  • Discuss design in terms of square footage, room sizes, door and window sizes and placement, function and aesthetics
  • Take the schematic design home to review further and e-mail comments

    DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

    • We incorporate your comments from the meeting and refine the plans accordingly
    • Add details to the plan and elevation
    • Draw the remaining elevations, roof plan and site plan


2nd DESIGN REVIEW MEETING

  • Discuss the revisions made to the plan
  • Discuss the electrical and lighting plan, finish materials and details to be incorporated
  • Approve the design

    DESIGN REVISIONS

    • Revise the floor plan, elevations, roof plan, site plan and draw remaining plans


3rd DESIGN REVIEW MEETING

  • Review the complete set of plans, discuss any final changes

    CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

    • Complete all technical drawings needed for the accurate building, permitting and building of your project


FINAL MEETING

  • Review the completed set of construction drawings
  • Make minor revisions, if necessary
  • Receive your complete set of construction drawings and build your dream home!