Architect Blog

As a follow-up to previous article on ADU’s in Arvada, Broomfield, Erie, Superior and Lafayette along with other Northern Colorado cities, associated construction costs are addressed here. Building costs will of course vary somewhat depending on site conditions, the extent/size of the ADU accessory building and the quality of materials selected. Our architectural designs for the ADU building incorporates our (30) years tenure as Architects and General Contractors, to incor

Building departments across the nation are now increasingly more flexible with ordinances that allow property owners to construct a secondary living unit on the property of a single family dwelling lot that contains a primary residence. In Colorado, the City/County regulations governing this unit will typically reflect the form of a detached/independent building on the site (Cottage), an attached one story or second story addition to the garage (Carriage House), or an additi

We completed architectural schematic designs for a new ground up two story custom home and submitted to the structural engineer for framing design. We received back their design for analysis, which was loaded with steel columns and beams. This would add an additional subcontractor to the project, add significant costs and add time to the schedule. Utilizing our design-build experience, we laid out a plan and suggested use of heavy timber and PSL members as needed, in lieu of