What is an MEP? And how will it affect your Building Permit w/ City?
What exactly is an MEP , short for Mechanical-Electrical and Plumbing, and what does it have to do with your Building Permit with the city or town? MEP – MEP stands for mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering. These three technical fields cover the systems that make buildings habitable for humans. MEP installations are normally designed
Steps to Getting your Site Plan Approved. Simple Explanation by an Architect.
How exactly do you make sure that your city approves your site plan? Here are the step by step explanation of getting your site plan approved by your city planners and or city officials. Getting your Site Plan Approved When I say an “approved site plan” what do […]
How to Clear a Permit with a city.
So, what exactly is to “clear the permit”? Do all projects that do business in a city or small town require a Permit to open for business? What is the step by step in clearing a permit? Who is the one responsible? Permit application can be made by one of three (3) entities. These are […]
Celebrating 40 years in Architecture
This year I am celebrating my architectural registration for 40 years. It is a bit difficult to say that but this is a fact. In the summer of 1982, I subjected myself to the Texas Architectural Registration Exams. In that day, you took the tests in two phases. There was a design test where you […]
Who should I choose as my Architect?
This is like asking “What kind of car should I purchase?” The first thing you need to do is ask a set of questions. Let me break this apart into 9 simple steps that can make life easier in choosing the right architect. 9 SIMPLE QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF “The Architect shall perform its services […]
How to set up your Architecture Budget?
The first thing you need to do is figure out what you want to build, where do I build it, how big will the building need to be and how much is it going to cost to construct. Once you have a close idea of these items our firm can assist you to arrive at […]
Choosing a location for your future project
Choosing a location is very crucial. When a new client calls with some questions about a new project they desire to see a reality, I ask several questions before I go to work on a site plan When they tell me about the location they have in mind, I ask them 5 simple questions. 1. […]