FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Preventing Costly On-Site Changes: Changes made on paper during the design phase are significantly cheaper than field changes once materials and labor are deployed. Lowering Long-Term Operating Costs: Design strategies like passive solar heating, natural lighting, and high-performance insulation can save thousands in utility bills over the building's lifespan. Minimizing Contractor Contingencies: Detailed, high-quality construction documents leave no room for interpretation, allowing contractors to provide tighter, more accurate bids without "padding" for unknowns. Maximizing Property Value: Professionally designed spaces can increase resale value by as much as 17%.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Discovery: Discussing your goals, lifestyle needs, budget, and timeline. Analysis: Researching local zoning laws, building codes, and environmental site conditions to confirm the project is doable. As-Builts: For renovations, we measure the existing structure to create a digital baseline for our work
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Decades of Industry Contacts: "With 30 years in the field, I have a vetted network of contractors and consultants. I know who delivers quality at the right price, saving you the 'learning curve' costs of hiring the wrong team." Navigating Bureaucracy: "My three decades of experience mean I’ve seen every zoning and permitting hurdle imaginable. I get approvals faster and avoid the costly project stalls that sink budgets." The Woodbury Edge: "My education at Woodbury instilled a focus on the 'business of architecture.' I don't just design beautiful spaces; I design projects that are technically sound and financially viable from day one." Anticipating Problems: "I can spot a $10,000 mistake on a drawing before a single shovel hits the ground. You aren't just paying for a design; you're paying for 30 years of foresight."