![]() You could hire a well known company but be given a green PM. Also who your PM is makes a huge difference. If they don’t have a clear, quality explanation as to every step of the build out then they probably aren’t very experienced. I suppose asking them about what their CA process looks like and coordination in general could give you a good peek into their process. They are meticulous with their RFI/Submittals process and work in a project management software. They’ll also get involved in projects earlier (during the design phase) to ensure they can deliver on the architects vision. Unfortunately a pretty good indicator is typically price (not always!) The expensive guys tend to do quality work on schedule. I’ve worked with insanely talented teams, and teams I wouldn’t wish on my enemies. This is a long term and expensive relationship you’re forming so might as well make it enjoyable.Īs for GC’s your guess is as good as mine □. Build-outs including design time can last years. You’ll go the extra mile for a person you enjoy working with. Also personality, pick someone you like and who likes you. If their work all looks the same they are either a one-trick-pony or they are forcing their clients to build to their taste. Great designers can create beautiful work in any style/aesthetic. ![]() If they are good their stuff will run the gamut aesthetically. You can do the floor plans in one of the free online programs the others posters have mentioned and just import it into sketch up and trace it to extrude your walls.īest architects/designers? Check out their portfolio. ![]() I think you’d probably be faster at teaching yourself sketchup and you’d get more out if it spatially. Just pay for sketchup pro and use the desktop version (the free web version is crap in my opinion). You’ll have to dig through lots of awful feedback but you could find some gems.Īnd as a fairly pro CAD user- I’d say give it a pass. Pick them carefully.ĮDIT- also, share your plans! I personally chill in this sub to try and help out…as do many other architects and designers. Your GC needs to have an artists eye and an accountants brain. A shitty builder will ruin the best laid plans. They are who is making the thing come to life. And as much as I’m for hiring a design team…the number one most important person you hire is your GC/Builder. Being able to draw it (or as my clients do “find a picture of it”) doesn’t mean it’s right for your space or for your budget. I’d say do it then! Just make sure you listen and ask questions. Sounds like you’re going into it with your eyes open. You can get what you want and have the extra knowledge of a professional. Take that extra cash and hire an incredible architect and interior designer if you want a beautiful custom home. If I were you I wouldn’t want my “learning experience“ to add 100K in cost to my home and to ultimately get a shittier project. I’ve been doing this for over 12 years and constantly learn new things. There’s so many rules of thumb and best practices. It’s a niche inside architecture/design that not all architects/designers can do well. Not to mention space planning is an art form. The builder/GC is going to up-charge you just for the hassle. I can’t imagine you know all the standard lengths of typical building materials- so everything would either be ultra custom or Jerry rigged on site by the GC. Then add to the fact you’re trying to create your own drawings. ![]() Say you’re working with a design build company instead (modifying an existing floor plan) every single non-standard change you have is an add service. The above examples are all assuming you’re going full-custom. Here’s just a few things that unknowingly add cost but this list is infinite (I’m going to use layman’s terms and not go into much detail but I can expand upon these if you’d like): plumbing stack locations, mechanical closet locations and length of duct runs/ types of soffiting etc, load bearing wall requirements and/or structural steel pricing depending on spatial design- different layouts have vastly different steel needs, window/door/stair placement depending on grading and your foundation design -different scenarios can price out very differently depending on your lot and design. I’m an interior designer, I pretty much am all day everyday in CAD (and Revit depending on the client).I’m in the commercial sector but the same concepts apply. ![]() The main benefit of designers/architects is their years and years of experience and practice. There are so many factors involved in designing spaces that are constructable and budget friendly. ![]()
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