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Aaron Shimizu
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Designer - BuildingDraftsperson/CADDArchitect+1 more

Serving Aiea, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Aaron was phenomenal! I had some issues with my drawings from a previous Architect . I reached out to Aaron for his help to get things back on track. He squared away the drawings , provided me guidance through the whole process. Responded very quickly, was very patient with me . I strongly recommend Aaron whenever you need Architectural work done and or guidance along the way!"
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
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APEX Drafting LLC
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect

Serving Aiea, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.\nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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DDG Hawaii
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Aiea, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"DiAmico Design is very prompt on returning calls after leaving message. She came out on a Sunday to give my son a estimate for a permit and a drawing. Michele knows a great deal in this business and I admire her for it. She's a good business women and I recommend her."
Response time2 days
Response rate92%
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Carlo Priska, AIA & Associates
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Aiea, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Carlos was very professional when he came to do the site visit. We went over details over my small project. He submitted his proposal the next day. Only reason I didn t select him was his price was almost triple the amount of the other five proposals I received, for the same work. Now only time will tell if it was the correct decision, but based on how small my job is, I felt it wasn t worth the price proposed. I think his price is more for commercial projects. Good luck!"
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Response time3 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Spatial Design
New to Angi
Designer - Building

Serving Aiea, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time2 days
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DSB Enterprises
New to Angi
Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Aiea, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 10 years of experience in the drafting industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from drafting design to permit service. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give DSB Enterprises a call today. We look forward to working with you!

Response time8 hrs
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Architects questions, answered by experts

In the United States, architects must be licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia before being allowed to practice or seek business. Licensing requirements vary state-to-state, but overall the architect must be educated, attain a certain level of experience, submit to and pass an examination, and register as an architect. Find out if your architect is licensed using Angi’s contractor licensing search tool. 

The various types of architects can be broken down into eight distinct categories, but there can be specific specialties within each of them. Most homeowners will work with a residential, restoration, green, interior, landscape, or retrofit architect for projects. There are also lighting and commercial architects whose work is geared more toward large spaces and businesses.

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

The most idyllic building material that encapsulates the feel of Federal architecture is a brick facade, often with bricks alternating between long side and short side. Palladium and arched transom windows are also prevalent, as are flat, white window lintels. More ornate Federal architecture buildings also include columns on either side of the front door. More important than most of the finer details, though, is the symmetry from the exterior. On the interior, ornate plaster moldings and plaster ceiling medallions are indicative of the style.

The process involves initial consultation, concept development, detailed planning, regulatory approvals, and integration of contractor work for project execution.

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