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When you dip into the world of architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture, it can be really overwhelming! But we don’t think design has to be a big secret. We’re here to guide you through the process.
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Ask a Designer, Custom Residential
What’s Harder: Designing a New House or Remodeling an Existing Home?
Remodeling vs building new: is one harder than the other? It’s very difficult to compare the two, as it’s not apples to apples. While they do share some of the same approaches, they are different challenges that require careful thought. Here are a few of the things to keep in mind when remodeling your home.
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Ask a Designer, Civic & Community, Commercial, Custom Residential, Multifamily Residential
Hourly vs. Fixed-Fee Billing: What is the Difference?
How do you decide between hourly vs. fixed-fee billing? People really don’t like to talk about money, but you need to talk about it enough to make the right choice about how you would like your project billed. Here is how these two billing methods work, and why you might prefer one over the other.
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Ask a Designer, Commercial
How Long Does a Commercial Project Take?
One of the most frequent questions we get from business owners is, “How long will my project take?” Of course, this varies a lot based on the scope and parameters of your particular project, but here are the basics of the time it takes to move through each of the phases of a commercial project.
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Ask a Designer, Landscape Architecture
What Material Should I Use for My Deck?
There are a lot of types of wood decks to choose from. How do you know which might be the right one for you? This post covers your main options for building a wood deck and explores the pros and cons of the different wood choices.
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Ask a Designer, Commercial, Custom Residential, Landscape Architecture, Mixed-Use
How Long Does It Take to Get a Full Building Permit?
If you need a full building permit for your project (rather than an “over-the-counter” one) you need to include the additional time it takes for permit review in your project schedule. How long does it take to get a full building permit? It varies, but here is what you can expect in Seattle.
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Ask a Designer, Commercial
Do I Need to Permit My Commercial Space?
Do you need to permit your commercial space? If you are in Seattle, most likely, yes. The more important question is: what type of permit do you need? There are two major types of building permits in Seattle, and which type you need will impact your timeline for opening for business. Here’s how to plan.
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What’s Harder: Designing a New House or Remodeling an Existing Home?
Remodeling vs building new: is one harder than the other? It’s very difficult to compare the two, as it’s not apples to apples. While they do share some of the same approaches, they are different challenges that require careful thought. Here are a few of the things to keep in mind when remodeling your home.
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