16 plain-English guides on fees, process, hiring, custom homes, additions, renovation, historic work, permits and more, written for Middle Tennessee owners.
Every guide is written to be useful whether or not you ever call us.
8 min readCost GuideWhat drives architect fees and total project cost, why proposals differ and how to compare them fairly.Read the guide 
8 min readProcess GuideWhat an architecture project looks like from the first call: estimate, concept, design, documents, permits, bidding, construction and closeout.Read the guide 
7 min readHiring GuideThe questions that help you choose a careful architect, and what to expect from a written proposal.Read the guide 
9 min readCustom Home GuideA plain guide to planning a custom home: choosing and studying a lot, setting a budget, choosing a team and…Read the guide 
8 min readAddition GuideWhat to consider before adding on: your needs, your lot, structure, rules, cost and how the new space will join…Read the guide 
8 min readRenovation GuideHow to plan a renovation well: setting goals, looking at condition, choosing the order of work, budgeting for surprises and…Read the guide 
9 min readHistoric Building GuideWhat owners of historic properties should know about research, rules, design approvals, repairs, additions and incentives.Read the guide 
8 min readPermits and Codes GuideWhat building permits and codes are, when you need them, how review works, and how to avoid delays.Read the guide 
8 min readLot Evaluation GuideA practical checklist for studying a lot: slope, drainage, utilities, access, rules, flood areas and what the land will cost…Read the guide 
8 min readSustainable Design GuideHow design choices affect energy use, comfort and indoor health, from orientation and windows to insulation and ventilation.Read the guide 
7 min readADU GuideWhat ADUs are, who uses them, how rules, utilities and design affect them and how to plan one that fits…Read the guide 
8 min readCommercial GuideHow to plan a commercial space: choosing a site, understanding rules, setting a program, working with a landlord and finishing…Read the guide 
7 min readInterior Design GuideHow interior design and architecture shape each other, and how to plan rooms, light, materials and furnishings as one project.Read the guide 
7 min readBIM GuideA plain guide to building information modeling: what it is, what it changes for owners and builders and when it…Read the guide 
7 min readConstruction Phase GuideHow construction administration works: site visits, questions, submittals, change orders, payment reviews and closeout.Read the guide 
8 min readTimeline GuideTypical time ranges for design, permits, bidding and construction, what controls them and how to keep a project moving.Read the guide Call us and describe your project. We will look at your property, talk through ideas and give you a clear written estimate.
