Don't say it! Don't! Variance....
Sunday, October 08
The short answer is a simple no. Walk away. If you still think you can make the ROI work with a variance please read on. I do everything to stay away from a variance. The municipalities requirements for an approved variance are cumbersome. They are set up to discourage the public from trying to g...
Zoning? Why zoning? What zoning? Huh?
Monday, October 02
You found the perfect property but for some reason no one else wants to buy it. There must be a reason but nothing is disclosed in the papers. It is time to do some investigating at the local municipality. So grab a cup of coffee or take a shot of whiskey and bring your patience with you.Where to...
So you don't need/want an Architect
Monday, September 25
Who do you hire? A GC who does it all as noted on their website, a quick drawing draftsman or a designer who has experience in your type of projects but hasn’t taken the time to get licensed? Who to hire? Let's break it down with a summary of each. General Contractor Some claim to be a one stop...
How to hire an Architect
Sunday, September 17
After careful consideration an Architect sounds like a great idea to move the project forward. Not a designer or draftsman or GC but an Architect. If only there was an easy way to find one. There isn't. However, I will tell you what to look for.Find another developer or homeowner who has done the...
I’m a developer … what good is an Architect?
Monday, September 11
Other than taking your money and complaining that developers only care about their ROI Architects are good for a lot of things. However you don't always need one.Let's break it up into two parts. 1. When am I required to hire an Architect (or what can I get away with before paying exorbitant fe...
Why Write This? Why Read It?
Monday, September 04
From the time I can remember I wanted to be an Architect. I have been working as an Architect since 2001. I have worked in small and big firms. I have designed homes that have sold for over $30 million dollars. Other projects include hotels, government buildings, mixed use buildings, high rises o...