Can anyone identify the typical services a client could expect from hiring a residential building designer? Please consider the following outline that I have provided for this discussion. Thank you.
Plans sets include the following:
4 Exterior Elevations. Front elevation is always at 1/4 inch scale. Sustainable and green exterior finishes are specified.
Dimensioned and otherwise Detailed Floorplans, all with door and window schedules. Remember all passage doors are 3-0 wide. See interior/baths link at left. Room finish schedules are included and specified with sustainable green building products.
Foundation Plan, options for full lower levels, basements slab on grade and crawl spaces. Foundations are designed that comply with our local Illinois code requirements. All may be revised per your code requirements.
Foundation Details, One of the most important features of our plans is our foundation details that allow for a zero step entry, illuminating the need for ramps. These details are shown at the entry and the garage. Steps are not needed as our plans are designed per the 2000 Intl. residential code.
Roof plan at 1/4 or 1/8 inch scale depending on home size. Roof plan shows all prefabricated and field framed members. Materials and flashing/venting details etc. are included. Options are included for Fire resistant and sustainable green roofing materials.
Electrical Plans, Shown for all floor levels, showing unique universal and optimum lighting design and locations.
Wall Sections, Sections as required for complete bidding and construction. Details shown will vary per home design. Wall plate heights are typically at 9-0 allowing for the optional Safe-room to be included on the main level (if slab on grade)and still have a 8-0 inside ceiling in the safe-room. This is a detail that can only be clearly explained with drawings. See safe-room link.
Building Details and Wall Sections, These will vary per home and complexity of design.
Interior Kitchen and Bathroom elevations and all critical wall interiors per Universal Design / Accessibility construction.
Green Building Specifications. These are mainly product choices that may be included at you option.
Specification outlines. include sample contracts for construction and guidelines. They also include 16 Construction Specification Index divisions that specify actual products and contact info, from the companies that make our Universal Designed Smart Homes unique and state of the art.
CONSTRUCTION PLANS:
Once the design is complete, Pippin Home Designs, Inc. will provide all the exterior elevations, general specifications, and interior detail drawings required to secure all building permits and move forward to the construction phase of your home.
Plans include:
Site Plan
Foundation & Floor Plans
4 Exterior Elevations
Fireplace & Built-in Elevations
Residential Building Notes
Interior Finish Schedule
Roof Plan
Stair Section(s)
Typical Building Section(s)
Interior Wall Elevation(s)
Electrical Plans of All Floors
Window & Door Schedules
Source
www.pippinhomedesigns.com/capabilities.htmlI welcome your comments.
