Our process
Clear steps. No guesswork.
We follow the same disciplined path on every project, so you always know where things stand and what comes next.
01 · Consultation
A conversation about what you want to build, how you’ll use it, your budget and your timeline. We review what your property and city are likely to allow.
- Goals, budget and timeline
- Property and zoning check
- Scope and fee proposal
02 · Site visit & existing conditions
We measure and photograph the property and existing structures, and locate the utilities and conditions the design has to respond to.
- Field measurements and photos
- Electrical service, sewer, water and gas locations
- Existing-condition drawings
03 · Concept design
Layout options that balance function, cost and code. We review them with you and refine until the plan feels right.
- Floor plan options
- Constructability and preliminary code review
- Revisions with you
04 · Design development
The design comes into focus: exterior elevations, roof, sections, windows and doors, and the information engineers need.
- Elevations, roof plan and sections
- Door and window schedules
- Structural and specialty requirements identified
05 · Engineering & energy coordination
Structural engineering, Title 24 energy compliance and any other required consultants are coordinated back into one consistent set.
- Structural calculations and stamped sheets by California-licensed engineers
- Title 24 energy report
- Internal quality review across every sheet
06 · Permit & plan check
We prepare the submittal, track every plan-check comment in a correction log, and respond until the plans are approved.
- Permit submittal package
- Correction log and resubmittals
- Approved set delivered for construction
Review times and approvals are set by each building department and vary by city and workload. We’ll give you a realistic picture for your jurisdiction at the start, and keep you updated throughout.