{"id":2017,"date":"2025-06-04T19:32:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/design-process-overview"},"modified":"2025-10-16T16:03:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T16:03:32","slug":"design-process-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/?page_id=2017","title":{"rendered":"Design Process Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"2017\" class=\"elementor elementor-2017\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63a83b7a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"63a83b7a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-299f6ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"299f6ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/2HfrQZpB9-U&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1233b77 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1233b77\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5fbf83 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b5fbf83\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-057a5a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wp-widget-nav_menu\" data-id=\"057a5a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wp-widget-nav_menu.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Table of Contents<\/h5><nav class=\"menu-design-process-container\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><ul id=\"menu-design-process\" class=\"menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-2153\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-2153\"><a href=\"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/?page_id=2017\">Design Process Overview<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-2158\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2158\"><a href=\"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/?page_id=2018\">Determining Your Architecture Needs<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-2155\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2155\"><a href=\"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/?page_id=2002\">Assembling Your Design Team<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-2156\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2156\"><a href=\"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/?page_id=2007\">Collecting Proposals<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-2157\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2157\"><a href=\"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/?page_id=2009\">Comparing Design Proposals<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-2154\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2154\"><a href=\"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/?page_id=2000\">Architecture Process Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-2160\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2160\"><a href=\"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/?page_id=2038\">Reading Plans 101<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-2159\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2159\"><a href=\"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/?page_id=2025\">Finishes Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-2161\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2161\"><a href=\"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/?page_id=2046\">Value Engineering During Architecture<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14365eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14365eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"h.a6o7rshjx0bl\" class=\"c14\" style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Figtree, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">An introduction to how your project moves from early ideas to fully developed plans\u2014and who helps get you there<\/span><\/h2><h3 id=\"h.tu6xz2y3ez48\" class=\"c2\" style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Figtree, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"c5\">Introduction<\/span><\/h3><p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c0\">Once you\u2019ve clarified your project goals, budget, and site conditions, the next step is turning those ideas into something buildable. That means entering the design phase, where space planning, code compliance, finishes, and construction details all begin to take shape.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c0\">Whether you\u2019re working with a full-service architect, a draftsperson, or a design-build firm, this phase lays the foundation for how your project will be built. This page gives an overview of how design typically works, who\u2019s involved, what to expect, and how to stay aligned throughout the process.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19adb963 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19adb963\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"h.a6o7rshjx0bl\" class=\"c14\"><span style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.75rem;\">What the Design Phase Includes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c0\">The design phase covers much more than just drawings, it\u2019s where critical decisions are made that affect budget, layout, permitting, and construction feasibility.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"c3 lst-kix_lq8mwr18pbts-0 start\">\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Site and zoning research<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Floor plan development and space planning<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Exterior and interior design decisions<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Coordination with engineers<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Finish material selections (as applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Construction documents for permitting and bidding<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Revisions based on feedback, feasibility, or city\/county comments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c0\">Depending on the complexity of your project, this can be a few weeks or several months. Clear communication and alignment during this stage will save time later.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h.b0rthmwyr04i\" class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c5\">Key Professionals Involved<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c0\">Every project is a little different, but these are the roles most often involved in residential or light commercial design:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"c3 lst-kix_6ef28voh05da-0 start\">\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c7\">Architect<\/span><span class=\"c0\">\u00a0\u2013 Leads the design process, balancing layout, function, code, and aesthetics<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c7\">Designer or Draftsperson<\/span><span class=\"c0\">\u00a0\u2013 May create drawings or help with finish decisions (especially in remodels)<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c7\">Engineers<\/span><span class=\"c0\">\u00a0\u2013 Structural, civil, MEP, geotechnical as needed based on the scope and location<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c7\">Owner<\/span><span class=\"c0\">\u00a0\u2013 Provides input, reviews design direction, makes decisions on layout and finish level<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c7\">Contractor (Design-Build)<\/span><span class=\"c0\">\u00a0\u2013 Offers constructability and cost input early on; may drive the process, if handling design in-house<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c0\">Who you hire, and when, depends on your delivery method and design needs, which we\u2019ll explore on the next page.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h.5f36rqpxh0es\" class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c5\">Design Process Timeline &amp; Phases<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c0\">Most projects follow a version of the timeline below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c6\">1. Pre-Design \/ Research<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"c3 lst-kix_qx8hppg8zjf-0 start\">\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Gather surveys, zoning info, and property constraints<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Clarify goals, budget, and design preferences<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Create an Initial Design Checklist or SOW<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c6\">2. Schematic Design<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2307\" style=\"border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color:#f3f5f8; box-shadow: 0px 0px 10px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\" src=\"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/design-phases.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/design-phases.png 1481w, https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/design-phases-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/design-phases-1024x274.png 1024w, https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/design-phases-768x205.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"c3 lst-kix_7r1ut41087j0-0 start\">\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Develop basic layout options (floor plans, site placement)<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Begin exploring exterior style and general massing<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">May include initial zoning or feasibility checks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c6\">3. Design Development<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"c3 lst-kix_5g9l0qnt62og-0 start\">\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Refine layout, dimensions, and details<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Coordinate with structural and MEP engineers as needed<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Review finishes and materials (if not deferred)<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Update drawings based on feedback or budget<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c6\">4. Construction Documents (CDs)<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"c3 lst-kix_bkakpufbn8qy-0 start\">\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Create detailed permit-ready drawings<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Finalize plans, sections, elevations, and notes<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Prepare forms or calculations needed for city\/county submittal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c6\">5. Permit Submittal<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"c3 lst-kix_d1kkbiir0vmz-0 start\">\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Submit to the city or county for plan check<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Engineers and consultants finalize stamps or reports<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Revisions may be required based on city comments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"h.suysntd5l7m6\" class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c5\">Choosing the Right Design Approach<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c0\">There are a few common paths:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"c3 lst-kix_3nd4xao1fq8k-0 start\">\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c7\">Full-Service Architect<\/span><span class=\"c0\">\u00a0\u2013 Handles all phases from concept through permit<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c7\">Design-Build Firm<\/span><span class=\"c0\">\u00a0\u2013 Combines design and construction in-house for a single point of contact<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c7\">Independent Designer or Draftsperson<\/span><span class=\"c0\">\u00a0\u2013 Offers layout and technical drawings for permit but may not lead overall design<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c0\">Each model has pros and tradeoffs. If your project is complex or needs full architectural input, working with an architect may make sense. If you\u2019re looking for speed and budget alignment early on, a design-build firm may be a better fit. The next page will help you decide what kind of design support you need.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h.bpyd72zd6adc\" class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c5\">Design and the Budget<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c0\">Design isn\u2019t just about appearance, it\u2019s where many budget decisions get made. Every layout change, finish upgrade, or system adjustment affects cost. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to talk about feasibility and constraints early and often.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\">A good design team will help you balance vision and budget through a process called <span class=\"c7\">value engineering<\/span>, <span class=\"c0\">trading features or materials in ways that preserve function while reducing cost. We\u2019ll explore this later in the section.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h.qcgfg6s488yn\" class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c5\">What Happens After Design Is Complete<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c0\">Once your plans are finalized and approved by the city\/county:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"c3 lst-kix_earkcqttkt8k-0 start\">\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">If you haven\u2019t hired a builder yet, you\u2019ll begin collecting contractor bids<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">If you\u2019re already working with a design-build team, they\u2019ll use the drawings to schedule and price<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Your permit sets will be used for inspections and construction<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 c4 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c0\">Additional revisions or engineering updates may happen during plan check or construction<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"h.are2car3esz\" class=\"c2\"><span class=\"c5\">What\u2019s Next: Determining Your Architecture Needs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c0\">Before you begin design, you\u2019ll want to clarify what kind of help your project actually needs. Some owners work best with an architect leading the process, while others may just need layout drawings from a designer or an in-house team at a design-build firm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c11\"><span class=\"c15\">Continue to <\/span><span class=\"c7 c15\"><a href=\"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/?page_id=2018\">Determining Your Architecture Needs<\/a><\/span><span class=\"c9\">\u00a0to explore your options and decide what level of design support makes the most sense for your project.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/youtu.be\/2HfrQZpB9-U An introduction to how your project moves from early ideas to fully developed plans\u2014and who helps get you there Introduction Once you\u2019ve clarified your project goals, budget, and site conditions, the next step is turning those ideas into something buildable. 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