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Aaron Shimizu
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Designer - BuildingDraftsperson/CADDArchitect+1 more

Serving O'ahu, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I got fined because a Rock Wall contractor messed me up by telling me a permit was not needed so I had to pay a big fine. A friend recommended Aaron Shimizu Architecture company who was quite knowledgeable. Aaron was quite easy to talk to and made me relax by explaining the process he was quite knowledgeable He explained the steps and started the process for the new permit very quickly and as we progressed his staff kept me in the loop. I became very relaxed because of his experience. I got my legal permit after the process was finished. If I have any problems again I will definitely call Aaron he is a smart man."
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
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DDG Hawaii
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving O'ahu, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"DiAmico Design was very efficient and expeditious in contract signing to plans development and completion of plans in timely manner. Michele new all the rules/regs of City and County of Honolulu, which made for easy progress to completion of panning and permitting process. I would highly recommend DiAmico Design services. Chester K."
Response time2 days
Response rate92%
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Entheos
5.0(
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Architect - For Business

Serving O'ahu, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Home renovation. Professional, work done in a timely fashion, excellent communication, uses latest software for 3-D depictions. Also provides new ideas and solutions. Highly recommend Entheos (Dean Sinco)and would use them again."
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Sustainable Paradise
Sustainable Paradise
Concept Rendering
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+33

Response time2 days
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carlo Priska, AIA & Associates
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving O'ahu, 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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A New Residence
A New Residence
Commercial Project
Commercial Project

+13

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Spatial Design
New to Angi
Designer - Building

Serving O'ahu, 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
Ascended Constructions
New to Angi
ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving O'ahu, HI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

We’re a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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DSB Enterprises
New to Angi
Draftsperson/CADD

Serving O'ahu, 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

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.

You'll find Arts and Crafts homes across the country in varying styles. On the East Coast, bungalows and Tudor Revivals fill the Boston area through New Jersey. In the West, Mission-style homes incorporate terracotta shingles, white stucco siding, and rounded archways.

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.

Open floor plans can come with drawbacks—mainly the lack of privacy and noise dampening. Walls act as an important barrier for traveling sounds, meaning in an open floor plan you could hear your dishwasher running while sitting in your living room. Storage limitations and separation of activities (for example, keeping the kid’s playroom away from the dining room) are other reasons some homeowners are opting out of an open floor plan.

Depending on what the blueprints are for, a qualified draftsperson, contractor, or architect can draw them up. In some cases, including specialty permitting for a build, you may be required to use a licensed architect. 

In many cases, a blueprint drawn up by a certified professional is required before a city or municipality approves a permit. 

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