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Q: How long does commercial architectural design take?

• <div><p>Designs typically take 2-6 months, depending on factoring, project size, and customization needs. Larger or more complex designs may require additional time for approval and revisions.</p></div>

Q: Can you build a house without blueprints?

• <div><p>Building a house without blueprints is not advised. It will prevent you from obtaining necessary building permits and meeting building codes and is likely to result in shoddy construction and unsafe living conditions. Detailed blueprints ensure that a house is built to exact specifications and is constructed safely and structurally stable.</p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of a cathedral ceiling?

• <div><p>Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you&rsquo;re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb. </p></div>

Q: Who do I hire for drawing up blueprints?

• <div><p>You have three options in terms of professionals who can draw up blueprints: a draftsperson, an architect, or a structural engineer. A draftsperson can sometimes draw up plans for new construction, but they more often work from approved plans for alterations or to provide 3D drawings. Architects are usually the best option for standard residential construction projects. Structural engineers might be necessary for custom home builds or for alterations that could affect your home&rsquo;s structural integrity. Draftsmen cost the least of the three, followed by architects and then structural engineers. </p></div>

Q: What should I consider when hiring an architect?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-find-an-architect.htm">Finding an architect</a> for your project demands looking at the professional&rsquo;s past work, speaking with prior clients to see what their experience was like, and discussing your project and vision with the expert to see what kind of input they have. Look for an architect that gets excited about your project or has experience with similar projects.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2025
????? 1 out of 5 stars Sun Valley Landscape was recommended by our landscape architect and visited the site multiple times. Despite being on-site repeatedly, they never once met with me or introduced themselves as the homeowner. After asking for a direct meeting to review scope, pricing,...
Sun Valley Landscape
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Reviewed in May 2023
Great company!!! They removed and replaced damaged stucco. They also repainted the entire outside of house. .It looks fantastic! Will be hiring them again. great guys especially Alexis
J.B.T Construction
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Reviewed in February 2022
One Five Design is amazing! Our architect, Walt Smith, is creative and can help your vision come to fruition. He was quick to provide sketches and complete drawings needed for city permit approval. He took the time to meet me downtown at the City of Phoenix zoning dept to help me with a...
One Five Design LLC
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Reviewed in November 2015
My wife and I had a professional landscape architect do a complete re-design of our front and back yard. Our yard was a complete mess full of overgrown plants and old/out-of-date hardscape. Out of all of the contractors that we used/interviewed Dave was the ONLY one that came with our plans...
Builder's Choice Landscaping Inc
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Reviewed in March 2015
This is our fourth roof with Buck Mountain and although they are never the least expensive option, they are consistently the highest quality, never short-cutting any aspect of the entire project. We have skylights in this new property, two types of roof, rotting fascia, etc. We had a short...
Buck Mountain Roofing Inc
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Reviewed in June 2014
I have a custom architect designed mid century post and beam contemporary house in Phoenix. A door off my living room to the patio and a door off my den to the patio needed to be replaced because the glass was non-safety/non energy efficient plate glass. Also the wood on one of the doors was...
Arcadia Window & Door
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Reviewed in July 2013
This is the third time I?ve used ABT for projects around my duplex; they came in as subcontractors for someone else on an earlier project. The cost also included design work, creating schematical drawings for the city, obtaining a permit, and working with the inspectors. <br /> I scheduled an...
ABT Home Renovations
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Reviewed in July 2013
I had a fantastic experience in running a design competition for a new construction guest house. I set the prize money amount and then chose the top three designs. I got really great results - about 50% of the architects/designers that signed up actually submitted floor plans and elevations. ...
Arcbazar Inc
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Reviewed in July 2012
I had a landscape architect design a scaled rendering for a complete redesign of my backyard. I bid the project out to three contractors, and while all were very close in price, Bill was the lowest by a small margin. That, combined with his extensive experience led to me hiring him. <br />...
Four Seasons Landscaping Inc
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Reviewed in March 2012
Left an inquiry using the portal on her website. Sara responded within the week. We scheduled an on-site meeting during which I gave her a tour and explained what I wanted out of the backyard, and what the constraints were. I asked Sara to take that framework, and add her own inspiration and...
Sara Jacoby Landscape Design
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"Mike and his team provided excellent service that was within budget and finished on time. After an initial consultation, we received plans that checked off every need/want that we had. The pricing/contract was very straightforward and all questions were answered quickly and thoroughly. The team went above and beyond in certain areas and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company to anyone who is looking for landscape design and/or implementation."

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"Pleasant on the phone but person was upfront in telling me they only do projects which exceed $5K. Since I didn't want or think my project was worth that I did not schedule an estimator to come out."

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"Res Draft was easy to work with! Thank you for your help."

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"Work was professional and on time. We felt secure with the workers and had no complaints of them. Completed kitchen and bathroom redesign."

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"Excellent designer and professional. Services are amazing and pricing was very fair. If you are seeking a small or large project I highly recommend contacting them today."

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"Great, Owner (Israel Flores) was right on time, on budget and more than competent. I had been waiting 3 weeks for another Valley Fountain contractor to even get a bid out. Flores completed scope of work, quote, Installation within 72 hours !"

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"Hector designed a beautiful custom home for my family. The whole team was very professional and responsive. Wonderful experience!"

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"To be honest Im dealing with a complicated district and I was kind of frustrated that my project was handed off to a new person but Raegan Hammon was the most patient, kind, professional and efficient Architect I have ever had the pleasure 🙏 of doing business with. Thank you for placing my project in her very capable hands. Forever grateful Leilee Keppard [*** Link removed ***]"

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"The project was completed as requested. Good job."

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In business since 2016

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With over 35 years experience, JJZ Drafting, Designs, and 3D Printing, LLC has been providing quality and dependable service. We work with both residential and mechanical clients, and apply the same attention to detail regardless of project size or complexity. We offer services with mechanical parts design as well! Whether you need our help in the developmental stage, or require our consultation services, JJZ Drafting, Designs, and 3D Printing, LLC is the company to call. We are strictly DESIGN, Not Construction!

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Architects questions, answered by experts

Designs typically take 2-6 months, depending on factoring, project size, and customization needs. Larger or more complex designs may require additional time for approval and revisions.

Building a house without blueprints is not advised. It will prevent you from obtaining necessary building permits and meeting building codes and is likely to result in shoddy construction and unsafe living conditions. Detailed blueprints ensure that a house is built to exact specifications and is constructed safely and structurally stable.

Cathedral ceilings make a statement in your home, but at the cost of your attic space. Normal attics are wide open, which allows warm air to move around and exit your home. Because of this, cathedral ceilings make your home less energy efficient and put your ceiling at risk of venting issues if you’re not careful. They also reduce your attic storage space, potentially cause an echo, and even make it harder to change a light bulb.

You have three options in terms of professionals who can draw up blueprints: a draftsperson, an architect, or a structural engineer. A draftsperson can sometimes draw up plans for new construction, but they more often work from approved plans for alterations or to provide 3D drawings. Architects are usually the best option for standard residential construction projects. Structural engineers might be necessary for custom home builds or for alterations that could affect your home’s structural integrity. Draftsmen cost the least of the three, followed by architects and then structural engineers.

Finding an architect for your project demands looking at the professional’s past work, speaking with prior clients to see what their experience was like, and discussing your project and vision with the expert to see what kind of input they have. Look for an architect that gets excited about your project or has experience with similar projects.

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