Villamar Design

Other architectural services that we offer include rezoning, development permits, board of variance applications, townhouse design, small building design, tenant improvement planning, site planning and interior design. We also regularly create 3D Renderings and Camera shots for our projects. How much time do I need to commit, and when? The initial... meeting to view the site will help us to determine together what the scope of the project will be. From that point, we will typically schedule another meeting at our office to discuss in more detail other design considerations, such as general layout, non-negotiables, and style/finishes. If it's a renovation, there will typically be a site measure where we send out a technician to measure your home. Once we develop the first draft concept, we can sit down together to massage the design, so you get exactly what you want. What additional costs can I expect? All third-party consultants are not included as part of our costs; however, we typically get preferred rates which we are happy to pass along to you. Consultants that we hire often are BC landsurveyors, engineers, arborists, energy advisors. Other consultants we work with include architects, geotechnical engineers, landscape designers and biologists which all depend on the project. Either way, we will qualify which consultants we will need upon the initial site meeting. Other fees that are not included in our costs - large scale printing costs and municipal application fees and permit fees. Do you charge for the initial consultation? What information can I give to help you to help with the initial consultation/design? We charge a $150 for an initial on-site consultation in town, however we do not charge for an initial consultation at our office. Some items that help during the initial site consultation would be: a survey or site plan, house blueprints, a realtor's floor plan and/or idea books from Houzz or Pinterest. Do you ever design energy efficient homes? Yes, following both BC Building Code and BC Energy Step ...Read More