RESIDENTIAL
DESIGN SERVICES
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The RUNA GROUP provide full
residential design services and consulting services for all size and budget
homes. We believe that quality is of most
importance, and that houses are labor and resource sensitive. SITE, PROGRAM, & BUDGET COSTS The site is reviewed in respect to
the solar access, views, winds, natural vegetation, circulation, and exterior
rooms to develop design criteria for the design. The desires and needs of the
inhabitants are reviewed, and compared to the site requirements. These elements are then presented in 'massing drawings'
in 2 and 3 dimension presentations, to begin to develop the final desired
program alternatives. A programmatic budget defining the
cost of the site and structures program is then developed to help the client
define and understand the costs to construct the program. EXISTING STRUCTURE REVIEW Existing buildings are reviewed in
relationship to the needs of the user. Structural
elements are examined to determine their condition and flexibility with the
program. The building mechanical and
electrical systems are reviewed to see if their condition advises upgrading
or replacement. PRELIMINARY DESIGN CONCEPT The program is developed into a set
of design drawings and material list. These
documents show the design of the residence in totality. Plan,
section, elevation, materials, and energy systems are reviewed. HEALTHY CONSTRUCTION CONSULTATION (OPTIONAL) The health related aspect of the
materials of construction is reviewed with the design desires and health
history of the client. Long term indoor air quality,
construction health hazards, environmental manufacturing aspects, quality,
compatibility, and budget costs are considered. Alternate lists of materials are
listed to be included in the building's specification. ENERGY DESIGN CONSULTATION (OPTIONAL) The total energy cost of the
structure is evaluated. Heat loss and solar gain
calculations are completed and compared with alternate heating systems, both
natural and mechanical. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS A complete set of documents are completed
for all aspects of the design, for permits, bidding, and construction. This includes architectural, structural, mechanical,
electrical, interior design, kitchens and bath cabinets, color selections,
and specifications. The complexity and length of this
phase depends on services required by the project and the needs of the
client. CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION These services represent the Owner
during the construction phase. This can include
reviewing work completed, reviewing payment requests, preparing change
orders, reviewing design, material, and structural decisions, and / or
generally advising the Owner on the progress of the Work. POST CONSTRUCTION CONSULTATION The completed building is reviewed
after occupancy in relationship to design consideration, construction
methods, material durability, and systems performance. |