All architectural services are provided under the full terms of the standard AIA Agreement between Owner and Architect, as defined by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) forms B141 or B151, and are intended to be coordinated with these documents. If you are not familiar with these documents and their terms, please review them and coordinate with our office if you have any questions. The following outline is a brief overview of our typical scope of services for a residential project.

Schematic Design and Design Development – This phase of architectural services shall, based on provided site survey and existing conditions, the architect and client. In this phase of services we shall develop a schematic project scope, project budget, and project schedule so as to produce a feasible design that shall define the remainder of the work and to be developed further into Construction Documents. These services may include, but may not be limited to, to following services:

1. Coordinate survey and documentation of existing conditions as required.
2. Develop design concept(s) based on client conversations and/or meetings focusing upon project goals and building options.
3. Develop preliminary site plan, floor plans, sections, and elevations.
4. Develop an estimation of Total Construction Cost based on the approved design and a contractor’s construction cost estimates.

Construction Documents – This phase of architectural services is based upon the approved Design Development phase and the acceptance of the AIA Agreement. In this phase of services we shall develop the design and document the full extent of the architectural intent through the development of the Construction Documents that shall include all necessary drawings, diagrams, schedules, and specifications to meet the requirements of all governing codes and permitting offices as well as provide the instructions for the contractor to build the project. These services may include, but may not be limited to, to following services:

1. Prepare Construction Documents based on the Schematic Design and budget parameters.
2. Develop drawings as required for presentation to governing bodies for all necessary permit approval.
3. Coordinate Architectural Consultants such as Structural, Electrical, Mechanical Engineers, Equipment Specialists, and Landscapers.
4. Present proposed project to permit offices for approval and home owner’s association review boards, as required.
5. Assist in the choice of contractor and contract negotiation between Owner and Contractor.

Construction Administration – This phase of architectural services is based upon the approved permits and the selection of a contractor. In this phase of services we shall assist in the coordination and management of the relationship between client and contractor as well as provide assurances that the project is being built in accordance with the design intent, governing codes, and the proposed construction budget. These services may include, but may not be limited to, to following services:

1. Act as the Owner's Representative to the Contractor.
2. Provide site review and construction coordination as required.
3. Review the Contractor’s shop drawings and submittals.
4. Review the Contractor’s work to advise on the compliance of the construction contract.
5. Assist in the resolution of unforeseen conditions, change orders, and/or requested changes to the project.
6. Review and authorize Contractor Payment Requests.
7. Review project at Substantial Completion and authorize final payments with Punch List as required.

Additional Services - This phase of architectural services includes all services not included in the defined scope of work. These services may include, but may not be limited to, to following services:

• Additional design and documentation after authorization to proceed.
• Assist in the design and coordination of interior design services.
• Assist in the design and coordination of landscaping.
• Assist in the coordination and purchasing of construction materials.
• Assist in the coordination and purchasing of furnishings and appliances.
• Assist in the coordination and purchasing of fixtures and fittings.