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Process

A Clear Path From
Idea to Permit

Our process is designed to make residential design feel organized, collaborative, and easy to understand

01

Discover

Phase 01

Gather Information

We begin by understanding your vision, lifestyle needs, and site conditions to create a foundation for thoughtful design.

whats included

  • Initial consultation to discuss your vision, budget, and timeline

  • House tour and daily routine walkthrough

  • House measurement and analysis of existing conditions

  • Review of local zoning requirements

  • Discussion of sustainable design goals and priorities

Deliverables: Project brief, design direction, as-built drawings

02

Design

Phase 02

Concept Design

Through sketches and 3D visualization, we develop design concepts that bring your vision to life while addressing functional and sustainable goals.

whats included

  • Development of conceptual design options

  • Floor plans and 3D renderings

  • Material and finish palette exploration

  • Review meeting in person or online to refine the design

  • Integration of sustainable design strategies

Deliverables: Floor plans, developed 3D renderings, preliminary package for feasibility. 

04

Permit

Phase 04

Submissions

We guide the project through the permitting process and provide support during construction.

whats included

  • Permit application preparation and submission

  • Response to municipal review comments if necessary

  • Revisions and resubmissions as needed

  • Construction administration support (optional)

  • Site visit reviews during construction (optional)

  • Contractor question response

Deliverables: Building permit, approved drawings, construction support as needed

03

Develop

Phase 03

Permit Drawings

The design is finalized, and detailed permit drawings are developed. We collaborate with other professionals to complete the final package.

whats included

  • Finalize design and overall construction details with the contractor 

  • Develop detailed permit drawings 

  • Coordinate with various professionals, including engineering, mechanical, and truss

  • Collect necessary documentation for permits

  • Gather all information together into final permit package

Deliverables: Permit package, various construction documention

01

Phase 01

Gather Information

We begin by understanding your vision, lifestyle needs, and site conditions to create a foundation for thoughtful design.

whats included

  • Initial consultation to discuss your vision, budget, and timeline

  • House tour and daily routine walkthrough

  • House measurement and analysis of existing conditions

  • Review of local zoning requirements

  • Discussion of sustainable design goals and priorities

Deliverables: Project brief, design direction, as-built drawings

Discover

01

Phase 01

Gather Information

We begin by understanding your vision, lifestyle needs, and site conditions to create a foundation for thoughtful design.

whats included

  • Initial consultation to discuss your vision, budget, and timeline

  • House tour and daily routine walkthrough

  • House measurement and analysis of existing conditions

  • Review of local zoning requirements

  • Discussion of sustainable design goals and priorities

Deliverables: Project brief, design direction, as-built drawings

Discover

Phase

01

Discover

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Phase 01

Gather Information

We begin by understanding your vision, lifestyle needs, and site conditions to create a foundation for thoughtful design.

what's included

Initial consultation to discuss your vision, budget, and timeline

House tour and walkthrough

House measurement and analysis of existing conditions

Review of local zoning requirements

Discussion of sustainable design goals and priorities

Deliverables

Project brief with quote

As built drawings

Design direction

Phase

02

Design

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Phase 02

Concept Design

Through sketches and 3D visualization, we develop design concepts that bring your vision to life while addressing functional and sustainable goals.

what's included

Development of conceptual design options

Floor plans and 3D renderings

Material and finish palette exploration

Review meeting in person or online to refine design

Optional integration of sustainable design strategies

Deliverables

Floor plan layout

3D renderings

Preliminary package

Phase

03

Design

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Phase 03

Permit Package

The design is finalized, and detailed permit drawings are developed. We collaborate with other professionals to complete the final package.

what's included

Finalize design and overall construction details with contractor

Develop detailed permit drawings

Coordinate with various professionals, including engineering, mechanical and truss

Collect necessary documentation for permits, such as zoning

Gather all information together into final permit package

Deliverables

Permit package

Zoning Details

Various construction drawings

Phase

04

Permit

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Phase 04

Submissions

We guide the project through the permitting process and provide support during construction.

what's included

Permit application preparation and submission​

Response to municipal review comments if necessary

Revisions and resubmissions as needed

Construction administration support (optional)

Site visit reviews during construction (optional)

Deliverables

Building permit

Approved drawings

Construction support

from concept to permit drawings

We guide your project
every step of the way

Tell us about your project and we'll help you get started

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