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Avatar for The Design Department Inc
The Design Department Inc
4.9(
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Draftsperson/CADDDesigner - BuildingArchitect+1 more

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Pat has designed a number of homes of which I have lived in or have built for sale. Along with the structural engineer, everything worked well as planned. I can say for sure the design department is a real value as I have built other architect, drawn homes that cost much more to build not to mention the design fees. Pat has the experience , and the eye to design any type of build . DB now retired homebuilder."
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+6

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Revival Architecture and Design, LLC
5.0(
10
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDesigner - Building

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I highly recommend Revival! Josh has successfully completed remodel, residential and large commercial projects for us. They are easy to work with, very efficient with their time, and extremely knowledgable of the code. Every experience with them exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend them for any type or scale of architecture work."
Apartments - Chehalis, WA
Front
Rear
Cashmere Mixed Use
Exterior Option 2 Alternate Design

+1

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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Drafting Everyday
4.8(
136
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Eugene continually works hard to hone his knowledge base and drafting skills. He can assist in many different kinds of projects from remodels to new builds, from roofs to foundations, from interior layout to exterior facades. He works to bring our vision to life."
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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Backyard Blueprint
5.0(
8
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business+1 more

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Backyard Blueprint is a family-owned business. We’ve been in the Portland area for 30 years. The challenge of keeping our family close, both aging parents and our young adult children, is an experience we’re familiar with ourselves.\n\nWe have strong partnerships within nearly every trade in the market and maintain full control of our builds from initial contact until you agree the work is done. We’re proud members of the Home Building Association of Greater Portland and the National Association of Home Builders. Our co-owner is a NAHB Certified Aging in Place Specialist.\n\nOur team is diverse and determined, and we believe in the value of continuous learning. We enjoy engaging with our prospective customers to understand your reasons for reaching out.\n\nWe believe what separates us as a company is the humility our team offers. We strive to fully understand your circumstances, and tailor our expertise specifically for you and your family’s needs. Contact us today for your FREE estimate!

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General Remodeling Project
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ADU
ADU

+4

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectDesigner - Building+1 more

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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 ***]"
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Revival Architecture and Design, LLC
Revival Architecture and Design, LLC
5.0(
3
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Designer - BuildingArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the customers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. \n

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Outdraft, LLC
5.0(
4
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Their work was incredible! Great creativity and communication was super easy. Their designs speak for themselves and I was extremely happy with the work product."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Architects questions, answered by experts

There are differences between universal design and ADA accommodations, but the outcomes are often similar. While universal design is a proactive process that takes a social justice approach to accessibility for all, ADA accommodations are focused specifically on accessibility for individuals living with disabilities. ADA accommodations often take the shape of wider doors and hallways, ramps, elevators, lower counters and sinks, and easy-to-grab door handles; universal design can include these plus emphasize better lighting, tractioned floors, and other building elements that allow all people to use buildings more comfortably.

The biggest upside to hiring an architect is that they will ensure an efficient building process without errors. They will also ensure your home is free from structural issues and that everything is up to building code. Many permitting agencies require architects to draw construction plans and layouts before working, so hiring an architect will also ensure your project is legal. Additionally, architects help homeowners have a clear idea of their project details before the project starts. Hence, they help unify all parties on a shared vision for the project.

Typically, architects do not build homes in a hands-on sense of doing the actual framing, roofing, or other building. Architects usually do not have the training and experience to build the homes they design. An architect would need to know how to do the specific trades required to build a house, which is possible but not a common practice. A general contractor or homebuilder typically oversees the actual details of building the house that the architect designs.

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

As with most large-scale home renovation projects, you’ll need an architect to map out the exact layout and specs of your above-garage room, which is required in many municipalities. Some general contractors will serve as your architect, or they may bring on a residential architect to assist with the plans.

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