overlook Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I want to build a new custom home. I’ve been involved with construction and architects before. So I have no intention of doing my own design or drawings. However, I have some ideas of what I want so I bought Chief Architect Suite (CAS) to get my ideas on paper. I am truly impressed with how powerful the software is. I get on my son about how much time he spends on video games. I now have no room to talk as CAS just sucked my time until I had something I liked. But I want to go no further. I want to find someone that can take my plans and turn them into something professional. I have read the threads of architects vs. home designers and don’t really care about differentiating between the two disciplines. I want to find someone that can take my plan to the next level. Since I have worked with CAS, I started looking for a professional in northeast Ohio who works with the software but to no avail. My question is, how do I locate someone who can pick up my plan and go forward? Can it be done remotely or do I need to find someone local? Any direction would be appreciated. Thanks for reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesVolz Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Howdy Overlook, Many of us on the forum perform design work remotely. Even when the site and owner are local, I still do all of the design review online using GoToMeeting. Call or email if you need me to discuss further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_martin Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I'm in north central Indiana if I can help. joeymdp@gmail.com, and some of my work can be found on my Facebook page (facebook.com/martindesignplanning) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_on_Cape Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Overlook, Start by trying to find one of the CA users that is local or at the very least in your geographic area. They build homes completely different in Florida than they do in Massachusetts (or Ohio). It is far easier to start with someone local with knowledge of your areas construction techniques rather than someone who doesn't know your local codes or construction techniques. You'll save yourself a ton of headaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 It is far easier to start with someone local with knowledge of your areas construction techniques rather than someone who doesn't know your local codes or construction techniques agreed.... but as a professional I would research the local codes and talk to the permit office and talk to the builder and even try to get the builder to send a prior permit set so that I could create a set similar I found that even in the same county where I did live that the various builders all used different methods and wanted/needed different info on the plans and the nearby counties would want different info and in the DC metro area I did projects in DC,MD,VA and 8 counties across those states I never charged the clients for this learning process since as a professional it was up to me to know/learn this info so if you can't find someone local don't be afraid of using "outsiders" Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I have helped many clients remotely, from individual homeowner to Design/builders from Texas to Massachusetts. Contact me if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overlook Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Thanks for the help from all. I received several offers to help and will start with those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overlook Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 One more thing that would help when you contact me. I need expertise in a one story home with a walk-out basement. The basement is important as we have a 40" frost line. Please send emails of interest for me to consider. - mstrebler@roadrunner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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