[b]Determine the Costs[/b]During the second phase of the loan process, analyzes the borrower, property manager and general contractor, as well as the the final architectural plans, specifications and construction costs.

We completed a full renovation including architecture, structural engineering (vaulting ceilings), adding one bedroom, one bathroom, and an additional 300 square feet to create a 4 bed, 4 bath with a master suite.

He has worked on jobs from being a laborer, running equipment, pulling wire, and he now draws all of our site and preliminary architectural plans and does project management.

Other than scoping real estate, I'm interested in seeing some architecture, maybe doing some hiking or camping...

Such residences typically are constructed from detailed architectural plans and specifications and feature an exceptionally high level of workmanship and exceptionally high-grade materials throughout the interior and exterior of the structure.

I also recently wrote a blog on augmented reality and its likely impact on various areas of real estate (architecture, development, sales/marketing, and investment). 

No, that seems like it would destroy and architectural feature and cost you money.

I have been enthralled with architecture and landscaping, ever since.My first home, a 1902 2-bedroom Craftsman cottage, was purchased in 1988.

I'm personally a huge fan of architectural details so I'm probably a bit biased - but you say it would cost little money so it doesn't sound like it would be a bad deal to add that extra character with cornice.  

Yesterday I added a fan to circulate air and will be running it this week all week to see if I can dry some things out.Here is a pic/panorama of under the house.