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2 February 2017 | 20 replies
You'll need to design the civil first and have the architect design the building to fit the parking, which comes at a premium.
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29 December 2016 | 15 replies
If you have a structural roof issue, bring in an engineer or architect.
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31 December 2016 | 4 replies
I do still have beach property, which I should mention has engineer & architect plans for 3 unit apartment building, which Im either going to sell or looking for investors to build the units and rent/sell.
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23 October 2018 | 5 replies
Looking for recommendations for investor friendly architects in the Philly area as I consider more involved renovations that require architect-stamped drawings, etc. for permits.Ā
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21 February 2017 | 1 reply
I'm a CA-licensed architect and LEED professional, specializing in larger ($15M-$150m) multi-family developments, but I've also done a few small permit and remodel jobs around town.
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17 April 2017 | 7 replies
Hire an architect to create your full set of CD's (Construction Drawings), with the component plan sections as follows: Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, and (sometimes) Civil Engineering.Ā 2.
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25 April 2017 | 7 replies
Will IĀ need anĀ architect to do drawings?
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12 March 2017 | 7 replies
We have an architect who's helped us draw up plans for converting the first floor into a commercial space and the 2nd/3rd floors into 5 apartments/condos all about 2,000 soft in size. Ā
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8 December 2020 | 5 replies
Also, what should I budget for this project for the architect/engineer/permits?Ā
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22 October 2022 | 7 replies
For cabinet layout, I use pen and paper with an architect's rule to get an idea... and then rely on a pro designer.Ā