Little did she know I had stamped architectural drawings from the deputy building commissioner.

I sourced the lot on the MLS, took the project through architecture, zoning, and permitting, then GC'ed the build myself.

Hello Ryan, my background is in architecture and the best way to accomplish a less-costly design is to combine a stock plan with edits of the CAD files instead of a custom design from scratch.

I've had my own Architectural Firm for over 40 years specializing in energy efficient, cost effective homes, I was the only guest speaker for a national training seminar teaching homeowners how to design and build an energy efficient home, I've been managing construction for more than 40 years (one way or another), and I put myself through college working in the field physically doing everything you need to be able to do to build anything.What do you want to chat about?

Hey Ian, probably delayed in this response but there's a meet up here that would be able to answer some of your questions: The City of Boston's Housing Innovation Lab and Department of Neighborhood Development are collaborating with the Boston Society for Architecture to host an ADU Design and Networking event.

I'm an architect and designer interested in starting a new architecture studio that also builds, develops, and operates its own design projects.I plan to start in Columbus, Ohio, where I have access to resources like contractors and a network of local architects.

On larger projects we would normally hire as follows:ArchitectStructural EngineerMEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) EngineerSoils Engineer (to review the structural design in the context of the existing soils conditions)Land SurveyorUtility consultant (company that helps process utility connection plans and requests with the local electric, water, sewer, and telco/data utility company (you can do this yourself if needed).Our team on Cedar looks like this:Architect - architecture, structural, MEP, and civil - all handled in house by one firmLand SurveyorHere are the original schematic plans (next week we'll post the design development set):

Since land financing is short-term (6m to 1 year) and have high interest rate, if you need long to get the floor plan, architectural plan, and construction permit, etc, land financing may be expensive for you.

The architecture, job, population, and vibe is really cool.

I have been developing a commercial property in Columbus Ohio and assigned an architectural firm to assist.