They require bids from your contractor, which basically means that you need to have not only the design (architecture and engineering fees need to be paid upfront), but also foundation/excavation, permitting, utility pole, sewer connection, trenching, etc. all baked into your final number.Keep in mind that after the bid is in, any changes result in change fees which is where a lot of money is made.

Trying to stepwise refine one system at a time will just drag out the cost and time to completion.IMO, you need a great architectural style and/or community to make this pay off in the long run.

Looking for a creative architecture to design an addition on my home.

It would be great if investors around here could also help preserve some of the historic character of the architecture, which is going to be a huge selling point for the neighborhood.

I have been in the construction business working for Architectural field for about 15, working in the development and design of projects such as: High end residential, high rise residential, Hospitality, Higher education and Civic projects.

That is probably the easiest way to find the lenders doing those loans.If you are just getting a standard build on a development then you will be fine, but if you need to do anything extra: plans, architectural reviews, etc. then you will still be paying up front for those things.

The roof was leaking so I had the roof partially fixed with architectural shingles.

Engineering & architectural plans complete, historic approvals & bldg permits obtained.

Sometimes a neighborhood has a really nice block of great residents like you and cool architecture. 

I am a draftsman with over 20 years experience in commercial & residential Architecture.