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SA&C provides both full architectural services as well consulting services for those clients who are looking for a green specialist to assist their existing team or who are looking for any form of abbreviated services.
Following is a breakdown of typical full architectural services:
Program & Budget Analysis/ Existing Conditions/ Code Summary
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 | Review Client's program goals and how they relate to Client's budget |
| Prepare Existing Conditions drawings |
| Prepare a written summary of code issues & restrictions relevant to the project |
| Assist Client in establishing contracts with other professionals needed for the project (structural engineer, soils engineer, landscape designer, interior designer, etc.) |
Design
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| Schematic Design |
| Preliminary Design |
| Submittal to local authorities for Design Review, Variances, Encroachment Permits, etc. |
| Obtain preliminary cost feedback from builder(s) |
| Design Development |
Permit/ Construction Drawings and Specifications
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| Prepare drawings to submit to local authorities for a building permit |
| Continue to develop drawings to prepare a final set of drawings & specifications that will be used for construction |
| Obtain final bid(s) from builder(s) |
| Orchestrate construction contract between Client and Builder |
Construction Administration
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| Supervise construction and answer questions to ensure the execution of the design intent |
| Review shop drawings, approve samples, etc. |
| Assist Client in tracking costs during construction |
| Act as general liaison between Client & Builder during construction |
Following are some examples of tasks performed under consulting services:
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| Site Selection/ Analysis of potential property purchase |
| Code Analysis for specific Property |
| Preliminary Design |
| Design Development to prepare a Permit set of drawings |
| Input on sustainable measures to be implemented into the design |
| Selection & of green/ healthful products |
| Overall integration of sustainable products & building techniques into the project |
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