our process
There’s not a lot of transparency in the construction industry today. It’s driven by constantly changing markets that are out of our control. Construction cost is the most important factor when considering a project, but also the most mysterious. We built our process to race to a point of transparency to allow us to make smart decisions.
First, we apply our professional insight to focus our work toward actionable goals, but ultimately rely on professional 3rd party construction estimates to provide a full understanding of the construction costs, timeline, and logistics.
Dream, Test, Adjust, Refine.
Below is a diagram that illustrates the normal path a project takes to be realized.
HOW IT WORKS
Just starting to think about a project?
You’re in the right spot! We will help you consider all angles to approach it.
Planning
As your architect, we will work with you to gain a full understanding of your needs, wants, and restrictions. We’ll brainstorm solutions and design ideas to explore a variety of options available to us.
Collaborative Design
Our clients are a vital part of the design process, and act as true collaborators at every stage. The design process is a truly personal experience and we love getting to know you this way.
Coordination
Once a Schematic Design is complete, we facilitate the search for the right contractor for the project and project team. Early coordination with a contractor is an incredibly smart way to ensure the success of a project. Like you, we consider the builder an important collaborator. The diagram to the left illustrates how the design team (Owner, Architect, Contractor) work together.
Full Service
Studio Temperate is a full service architecture firm. We take care of all technical requirements, coordination with consultants, building permitting, construction documentation, product and material specification, and assistance during construction. Our work is holistic. We do everything from master planning, to interior design, and landscape design.
SERVICES
We consolidate our services into two stages.
stage 1: PRELIMINARY DESIGN
This is the time where we explore options, conduct our due diligence, and create a great solution. This stage is concluded with the delivery of a Schematic Pricing Set, which will be the springboard to begin conversations with contractors and all future steps in the design process. If you’re just brainstorming the potential of a project, this is the place to start.
STAGE 2: full SERVICE
Once the full project team is assembled, we have established a project budget, and the project is a go, we will complete the remaining services to create a buildable project: finalize design, permit the project, and provide the final deliverable of the Construction Set. Of course, we will be by your side during construction for quality assurance.
Do i need an architect?
Not every project needs an architect, but there are many cases where architectural services are valuable and necessary to a project.
DESIGN QUALITY
Your life and your home are often indistinguishable. Improving the environment you spend your life in takes care and investment. We are skilled in making awesome spaces become a reality and finding a project’s full potential
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Most projects, large and small, require a thorough understanding of code requirements, construction logistics, technical requirements, and construction budgets. We are skilled at navigating complex requirements, coordinating design consultants, and forging a path through the chaos to arrive at a solid solution.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE GOALS
Successful high-performing projects require holistic planning and balancing needs of every aspect of a building. Things worth doing are often hard to do, and require throughout the process
SMART DELEGATION
There are thousands of decisions that need to be made throughout the design and construction of a building. We advocate for your needs the entire way, and make sure the effort we invested gets executed correctly. Your time is valuable and you can rely on trusted professionals to do what they do best.
next steps
Reach out to us with details about your project, and we'll schedule an open discussion to explore how we can assist. We will go over any questions you have and provide some honest insight to help you understand your options.
We’ve addressed some general questions about the process of designing and building in our FAQs. Follow the link to learn more.