We're just completing one now where we originated the concept and an architect polished it.

Hi,Home for sale about 2 blocks from a property that I own.I purchased the one I own about 4 months ago, and they were 100% cookie-cutter identical homes when built - almost certainly even the same construction workers built both, not just the same identical floor plan and company and architect and design. 

:mrgreen: I'm an information systems security architect (CISSP) by profession and have been doing technology work for over 13 years.

I'm actually meeting with an architect next week who specializes in these.

I am currently looking into self storage and was curious if anyone would have an architects they would recommend.  

You don't have to be a professional architect or designer, but you'll have an incredible advantage if you know at least the basics, and it'll give you the ability to recognize potential where others can't.

Hi Gwen,Sounds like you're off to a couple of cool projects, have a great attitude toward renovation, and definitely have your hands full.I highly recommend seeking the help of an architect or renovation designer.

As an Architect I tell all my clients that remodeling an existing house is as complicated as building a new one.

This is a quick list of what you need to do and verify from my experience as an Architect.1.

Essentially this becomes another aspect of the architect’s design criteria one has to consider.