How It Works  ·  Digital Design  ·  Mims, FL

From First Call
to Permit-Ready

Every project follows a structured two-phase process — Preliminary Design first, then Construction Plans. Nothing moves to the next phase until you've reviewed and approved the work. Here's exactly what to expect.

Total Phases
2
Preliminary Design, then Construction Plans
Revision Rounds
3
Included in Phase One — more available at hourly rate
Typical Timeline
8–12 WKS
Custom home permit-ready set — ADUs faster
Final Deliverable
PDF
Complete permit-ready set handed to client or builder

The Two-Phase Workflow

A Structured Path to
Your Plan Set

01
Phase One
Preliminary Design
Starts at first consultation  ·  Ends at client approval  ·  Up to 3 revision rounds included

Phase One is where your vision takes shape. You bring your ideas — sketches, inspiration images, lot survey, requirements — and I translate them into a buildable design. Nothing moves to Phase Two until you've reviewed and signed off on the preliminary plans. This protects your investment and ensures the construction documents are built on a foundation you're fully satisfied with.

STEP 01
Initial Consultation
Phone or email discussion covering your design objectives, layout preferences, program requirements, and any site constraints. You bring sketches, ideas, and a wish list — I ask the right questions.
STEP 02
Conceptual Floor Plan A
First conceptual floor plan produced and delivered for your review. This is the starting point — a buildable interpretation of your requirements drawn in Revit.
STEP 03
Floor Plan B + Elevations A
Floor Plan A is updated based on your feedback, producing Floor Plan B. Preliminary exterior elevations (Elevations A) are added at this stage so you can begin to see the three-dimensional form of the home.
STEP 04
Floor Plan C + Elevations B + Electrical A
Further refinements produce Floor Plan C and updated Elevations B. An initial electrical plan (Electrical Plan A) is added — outlets, switches, and lighting locations — so the full scope of the home is visible before final approval.
STEP 05 — CLIENT APPROVAL
Finalization & Approval to Proceed
Final client feedback is incorporated into Floor Plan C, Elevations B, and Electrical Plan A. Once you approve this package, the design is locked and Phase Two begins. Any changes requested after this point are subject to the hourly change policy.
02
Phase Two
Construction Plans
Begins after Phase One approval  ·  Ends with complete permit-ready PDF set  ·  Handed to client or builder for submittal

Phase Two takes the approved preliminary design and builds it into a full, permit-ready construction document set. Every sheet is produced from the same coordinated 3D Revit model — floor plans, elevations, sections, structural, plumbing, and electrical all generated from a single source to minimize errors and conflicts.

DOCS 01
Finalized Floor Plans
Floor plans are refined and finalized with all dimensions, wall types, room labels, door and window locations, and code-required annotations.
DOCS 02
Exterior Elevations
Complete exterior elevations for all four sides showing finished materials, window and door heights, roof lines, and architectural elements.
DOCS 03
Electrical Layout
Finalized electrical plan with outlet, switch, and lighting locations throughout. Service equipment and panel locations identified as required by the Florida Building Code.
DOCS 04
Plumbing Plans
Fixture locations, main plumbing runs, and pipe sizes indicated as applicable to the scope of work. Coordinated with mechanical and structural elements.
DOCS 05
Foundation Plan
Layout and construction details for footings, beams, slabs, and related structural elements. Coordinated with the licensed engineer of record.
DOCS 06
Roof & Structural Plans
Structural roof framing or truss layout as applicable. For metal building projects, the engineered metal building package is integrated into the construction set — aligning columns, openings, and architectural layouts with the supplier's design.

What You Receive

Your Deliverables

PDF
Complete Plan Set — PDF Format
Your full permit-ready construction document set is delivered as a PDF. Ready to submit directly to your local building department, or hand to your builder or contractor to submit on your behalf.
BIM
Revit Model — Available on Request
The underlying Revit BIM model is available upon request for clients who need it for contractor coordination, MEP engineering, or future renovations.
3D
Renderings & Walkthroughs — Optional Add-On
Photorealistic exterior and interior renderings, and full video walkthroughs, are available as part of any design package. Produced in D5 Render directly from the Revit model — what you see is exactly what's designed.

Change Policy

After Preliminary Approval

What's Included in Phase One
Phase One includes up to three rounds of revisions — Floor Plan A through C, Elevations A and B, and Electrical Plan A. These are built into the scope of work and give you full opportunity to refine the design before construction documents begin.
Changes After Approval
Any changes requested after the owner approves the preliminary plans will incur a service charge of $100 per hour. This applies to both Phase One changes made after approval and to any scope changes during Phase Two. This policy protects both parties and keeps the project on schedule.

Before We Start

What to Bring to Your
First Consultation

You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out — that's what the consultation is for. But the more you can bring to the first conversation, the faster we can move toward a design that works.

At minimum, I need to understand what you want to build, where, and roughly how large. Everything else can be worked out during Phase One.

If you have a lot survey, bring it — it's one of the first things I'll need to confirm setbacks, easements, and buildable area. If you have inspiration photos or a rough sketch on a napkin, those are just as valuable as a detailed brief.

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Lot Survey or Site PlanConfirms property boundaries, setbacks, easements, and buildable area. Required before permit submittal.
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Sketches or Rough Floor Plan IdeasEven a hand-drawn layout helps convey room relationships, flow, and priorities.
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Inspiration Images or Reference HomesPhotos of homes you like — exterior style, roof type, materials, interior finishes.
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Program RequirementsNumber of bedrooms and bathrooms, must-have spaces (office, garage, bonus room), and any special requirements.
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Approximate Square Footage TargetA ballpark range is fine — it helps scope the project and set realistic expectations early.
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Builder or Contractor (if selected)Not required to start, but knowing your builder early can influence design decisions and construction method.
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Started?
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