FAQs

What do architects do?

Architects help bring your ideas to life by turning them into a thoughtful design for your home. We’re here to make sure your space works well for your needs and feels just right for you.

Here’s what we do:

Create a Vision
We listen to what you want—how you live, your style, and your goals—and then help shape those ideas into a design that fits you and your family.
Solve Problems
Every home has its quirks, whether it’s a tricky layout, specific needs, or things like local rules. We find creative solutions to make things work.
Get the Details Right
We make plans and drawings to guide the construction process so everyone knows what to do and how it all comes together.
Navigate the Rules
There are always permits and regulations involved, and we help make sense of them so your project stays on the right track.
Keep Things Moving
From working with contractors to answering questions during construction, we help keep the project running smoothly and focused on your vision.

In the end, an architect is there to help you create a home that feels like it was made just for you. We’re like a guide, walking you through the process so it’s a little easier—and maybe even fun!

Do I need a Building Permit for my project?

Building Permits are required for new constructions, additions, alterations, and demolition/removal of a building or structure.

Building plans shall be filed and approved by the Department (as a Building Plan Check) before any permit is issued for the following:

New building or structure
Addition to building
Structural alteration to building or structure
Interior modification and change of floor plan
Change of use and/or occupancy
Parking layout change
Use-of-land, such as recycling deposit center, open air storage, outdoor temporary events
Signs and sign structures
Fences, retaining walls and shoring plans

For more information on the Plan Check process, visit our Regular Plan Check and Counter Plan Check pages.

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