All Inclusive

Our Premium Plus Package offers a complete early-stage design service, including code review, site analysis, concept layouts, a photorealistic rendering, and a curated Project Design Portfolio. This package helps you visualize your project clearly while ensuring it aligns with site constraints and code requirements. The portfolio is ideal for sharing with an architecture firm, providing a strong foundation for the next phases of design and development.

Code Review

Zoning codes govern the buildable area, density, lot coverage, building sizes, and parking, among other things. These codes differ for every city and are usually not easy to understand. Understanding the zoning type for a property is a fundamental step in any development project, ensuring compliance with local regulations and avoiding potential legal issues. Zoning approval is often required before obtaining a building permit.

  • Permitted Uses: Zoning defines what types of buildings and activities are allowed in a specific area. This could include: 

    1. Residential: Single-family homes, multi-family dwellings, apartments.

    2. Commercial: Retail, office, mixed-use developments, hotels, restaurants.

    3. Industrial: Manufacturing plants, warehouses, research facilities.

    4. Agricultural: Farming, livestock, open space.

    5. Special Purpose: Planned unit developments, historic districts, open space, floodplains.

    Building Regulations: Zoning ordinances specify requirements for building size, height, setbacks from property lines, lot coverage, and parking. 


    Activity Restrictions: Zoning laws can also regulate specific activities, such as noise levels, hours of operation, signage, and waste management.

  • Zoning Summary Report
    A written summary outlining key zoning regulations applicable to the site, such as permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, floor area ratio (FAR), lot coverage, and parking requirements.

    Code Compliance Matrix
    A chart or table showing how the proposed design complies (or will comply) with applicable zoning and building codes.

    Zoning Diagrams
    Specific drawings that illustrate zoning setbacks, buildable envelope, height limits, and other constraints directly on the site plan

Site Analysis

The property itself influences what to build and where. Topography, views, driveway access, utility locations, trees and vegetation, and rock formations play a role in determining how best to utilize the site. In addition, the local weather, sun path, and wind directions are also influencers.

  • Environmental Site Conditions

    We explore options for house orientation to determine which strategies are best for passive solar, maximizing views, and reducing the impact on the land

    Site Selection

    When trying to choose between various properties or even sites on the same property, we help analyze sites and make suggestions about the pros and cons of each in relation to our client’s anticipated goals for the project.

  • Programming and Planning Presentation

    1. Existing satellite images of the site and surrounding areas over time and topography

    2. Environmental Site Conditions Map

    Site Plan

    1. Property Lot and Dimensions

    2. Existing Building Footprint

    3. Topography 

    4. Other Building Structures

Concept Layouts

This phase focuses on exploring design options, defining the project's scope, and establishing the general form and function of the building and involves creating schematic drawings. The goal is to develop a conceptual understanding of the project that aligns with your vision and budget.

  • Consultation

    A virtual, or in-person, meeting to understand the vision, goals, budget, timeline, and aesthetic preferences.

    As-Builts 

    Documenting the existing conditions is a necessary step in Concept Design. Everything interior and exterior from existing walls, roof, doors and windows to HVAC locations bearing walls and beams.

  • Project Summary and Narrative

    1. A written description of the project goals, scope, and design approach including inspiration images.

    Field Measure

    1. On-site visit for documenting dimensions and existing condition photos

    Floor Plans

    1. Existing and New floor plans with estimated square footage, room names and furniture placement

    Building Sections - As req’d

    1. New Building sections showing ceiling heights, roof lines and foundation

    Elevations - As req’d

    1. New exterior elevations of all sides of the building

    Site plan - As req’d

    1. New birds-eye-view of the property with lot dimensions and building footprint.

    3D Views - As req’d

    1. Exterior views of all corners of the building, showing existing and new design.

Photorealistic Renderings

Interior, Exterior and 3D Floor Plan Renderings help visualize the design before moving onto construction or selling a property. They communicate ideas clearly, help buyers visualize the property, and support decision-making.

  • For Realtors

    Photorealistic renderings help realtors market properties by creating visually compelling images that attract attention and evoke emotion. They're especially valuable for pre-selling unbuilt homes, clarifying layouts, and standing out in competitive listings. Virtual staging also reduces costs and can accelerate the sales process.

    For Homeowners

    Photorealistic renderings help homeowners visualize renovations or new builds before construction, making design decisions easier and more confident. They improve communication with contractors, reducing errors and enhancing project outcomes. Renderings can also add value for home sales and support financing or permit approvals by clearly showing the project scope.

  • Interior, Exterior, or 3D Floor Plan Rendering, or all of the above

    Depending on the extent of the project, more than one view may be necessary to help visualize specific aspects of the design to show materiality and color. 

    Documentation

    The required documentation is necessary for a rendering, including as-builts or concept design plans, and a 3D Model.

Project Design Portfolio

Everything needed to understand the design concept for your project. It’s packaged in a thoughtful and cohesive way that leaves no room for second-guessing and that you can easily hand off to an architect/drafter or talk to a builder to obtain cost estimates before you start full documentation and before signing on any dotted lines!

    1. Concept Design Drawings 

      1. Drawings include a site plan, floor plans, building elevations, and building sections, as well as a few 3D views to show the concept. 

        1. (Additional drawings may be provided depending on project specifics)

    2. Next Steps & Resources 

      1. A summary of your next steps and additional references/resources for your project such as links to vendors/manufacturers, a suggested material palette, and other useful information specific to your project

    3.  Project Analysis & Exploration Documents (for reference) 

      1. A summary of our design motivations, observations, and challenges, a site analysis, early concept schemes, and reference projects (for inspiration)

    4. Project Background Information (for reference)

      1. A summary of our process together and your project brief

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