SketchHaus is excited to introduce a full-service architecture experience for homeowners who want a start-to-finish partnership. This option provides a comprehensive package priced as a percentage of construction costs—the traditional model for custom residential projects. This offering is ideal for clients who want a seamless, low-stress process with SketchHaus managing every detail from the first sketch to the final hand-over.

1. Programming

This phase focuses on gathering information to understand the goals, constraints, and needs of the project.

Steps:

  • Client interviews / vision discussion

  • Site analysis (zoning, setbacks, environmental constraints)

  • Budget review and project feasibility

  • Identify spaces, sizes, and adjacencies

  • Define functional goals and priorities

  • Create a written program outlining requirements

2. Schematic Design

This is the initial design phase, where conceptual ideas are translated into rough plans and visuals.

Steps:

  • Develop basic floor plan options

  • Explore massing and layout of the structure

  • Initial 3D studies or conceptual renderings

  • Review design options with client for feedback

  • Preliminary zoning/code check

  • Establish general design direction

3. Design Development

This phase refines the schematic design into a more detailed and buildable plan.

Steps:

  • Finalize floor plans, elevations, and building layout

  • Develop material palettes and finishes

  • Coordinate with consultants (structural, MEP, etc.)

  • Refine exterior and interior architectural details

  • Review energy code and system performance

  • Create updated 3D models or visualizations

  • Final client review and sign-off before CDs

4. Construction / Permit Documentation

This is the technical documentation phase, where the design is translated into detailed drawings used for permitting and construction.

Steps:

  • Produce full construction document set (plans, sections, details)

  • Coordinate with consultants and integrate all disciplines

  • Address building code and life safety requirements

  • Submit for permit review and respond to comments

  • Issue drawings for bidding and/or construction

  • Optional: construction administration, RFIs, and site visits

All architectural services provided by SketchHaus Black Label are subject to change based on project-specific requirements, jurisdictional approvals, site conditions, and client-directed revisions.

Is Full-Service Right for You?

This service is ideal if you:

  • Want a true design partner through every step

  • Would like every detail of your custom home to be thoroughly designed by a professional

  • Prefer not to manage permitting, consultants, and contractors on your own

  • Value quality, cohesion, and clear communication

  1. Discovery Meeting— We learn about your goals

  1. Site Visit — Understanding your space + context

  2. Design Phase — Concepts, iterations, and selections

  3. Documentation — Detailed construction documents

  4. Construction Support — Ongoing coordination until move-in

  • Tailored design grounded in your lifestyle

  • Clear communication at every phase

  • Expert navigation of permitting & codes

  • Cohesive, efficient collaboration with contractors

  • A team that treats your home like our own

Our full-service architecture is billed as a percentage of total construction costs, a model commonly used for custom residential design. This structure aligns our goals with yours and ensures a high level of attention throughout the entire process of your project.

Have a smaller project? We still offer our à la carte pricing model for more flexible design needs.

Let’s bring your dream home to life.