Working With an Architect: What to Expect - Phase 4 of 6

Phase 4: Construction Documents

Samples of Construction Documents for a Home Addition

Goals of the Phase:  Prepare the Construction Documents, which clearly indicate the entire project through graphics and text.  (Commonly known as blue prints.) 

These documents can serve three major purposes: 

1.   Submit for a building permit

2.   Get competitive bids from contractors

3.   Instruct the contractor what to build.

Fee breakdown:  25-35% of total fee (typically represents the largest percentage of fee)

Services May Include:

· Site Plan, Floor Plans, Ceiling Plans, Demolition Plans, Foundation Plan, Roof Plan, Building Elevations, Interior Elevations, Building Sections, Wall Sections, Details, Door and Window Schedules, Door Hardware Schedule, Interior Finish Schedule

· General Notes and Specifications

· Structural Calculations

· Review and Incorporate drawings from Engineers

· Review and Incorporate drawings from Consultants

· Revised 3-D Models

· Revised Cost Estimate

· Complete LEED Documentation (if applicable)

Phase Is Typically Completed When:

The construction documents are completed and signed by the Architect.  There will typically be periodic reviews of the construction documents by the owner throughout this phase.

Missed phase three?  Read last week's post HERE to catch yourself up!  Check back next week for information on Phase 5:  Bidding & Permitting!

Questions?
Please feel free to contact us at (815)806-0146 or e-mail Nicole at n.corbett@rjaarchitects.com

Working With an Architect: What to Expect - Phase 3 of 6

Phase 3:  Design Development



Sample Design Development Drawing for a Home Addition



Goals:  Refine and finalize the design

Fee breakdown:  15-25% of total fee

Services May Include:

· Revised Site Options

· Revised Floor Plans, Elevations and Building Sections

· Ceiling Plans, Wall Sections, Key Details

· Interior Finish Selections and Materials Research

· Preliminary Structural Calculations

· Involve Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineers, if needed

· Involve Consultants, if needed

· Revised 3-D Models

· Revised Cost Estimate

· Continue LEED Documentation (if applicable)

 

Phase Is Typically Completed When:

The owner has approved the revised/ refined design from the previous phase.  At this point, almost all design decisions have been made.

Missed phase two?  Read last week's post HERE to catch yourself up!  Check back next week for information on Phase 4:  Construction Documents!

Questions?
Please feel free to contact us at (815)806-0146 or e-mail Nicole at n.corbett@rjaarchitects.com

Happy Holidays from RJA!

Ho!  Ho!  Ho!  Whether you have been naughty or nice this year, all of us at Robert Juris & Associates Architects hope that you have a very joyful holiday season.  We thank you for your continued support, business, and friendship.  Cheers to continued success in 2011!

Sincerely,

Robert Juris
Robert Juris & Associates, Architects Ltd.

Working With an Architect: What to Expect - Phase 2 of 6

Phase 2:  Schematic Design

Sample Elevation and Floor Plan Options for a 2nd Story Home Addition

Goals of this phase:  Graphically explore design options

Fee breakdown:  15-25% of total fee

Services May Include:

· Building Site Options

· Floor Plan, Elevation and Building Section Options

· Massing 3-D Models

· Preliminary Cost Estimate

· Begin LEED Documentation (if applicable)

Missed phase one?  Read last week's post HERE to catch yourself up!  Check back next week for information on Phase 3:  Design Development!Questions?
Please feel free to contact us at (815)806-0146 or e-mail Nicole at n.corbett@rjaarchitects.com