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10 June 2021 | 1 reply
It reflects a property with conditions severe enough to affect the safety, soundness, or structural integrity of the improvements.Quality Ratings and DefinitionsQ1 Dwellings with this quality rating are usually unique structures that are individually designed by an architect for a specified user.
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3 August 2021 | 12 replies
A few things I plan on doing: Use an architect, especially since your idea is for a high-end, small destination home.
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20 September 2016 | 32 replies
Know an architect?
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5 August 2015 | 89 replies
General contractors faired pretty well with architects.
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20 September 2017 | 85 replies
We drew the plans on a $49 Home Architect Deluxe program from Staples, took the plans to a structural engineer and a civil engineer, had the lot compacted, subbed out the various trades, and coordinated the various city inspections.
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7 January 2015 | 44 replies
I said I was an architect.
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27 January 2013 | 19 replies
Did you buy a general spec floor plan off floorplans.com, hire an architect, design it yourself, etc?
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31 August 2018 | 5 replies
I've used Chief Architect Home Designer for a while, playing around with ideas for our retirement property.
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24 November 2021 | 122 replies
During my masters, I connected with a professor who was a real estate developer, architect and GC.
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12 October 2018 | 4 replies
Can anyone steer me in the direction of an investor friendly architect or engineering firm.