The services McGrath Architects, P.C. provides regarding the "Architectural Process" follow the standards as delineated by the American Institute of Architects contract document AIA-B141 Owner-Architect Agreement. Depending on the project requirements, these "scope of services" may be tailored to best meet the demands of the project and/or Owner. The Architectural process is typically broken down into phases of work where continuance into the next phase occurs after the Owner has authorized McGrath Architects, P.C. to do so. These sequential phases of work are:
- Pre-Contractual
- Project Programming & Feasibility
- Schematic Design
- Design Development
- Construction Documents
- Bidding and Negotiation
- Construction Administration
- Project Close-out
We also serve the legal community as an expert witness for premise and building code cases.
Our goal is clear:
- Be the company of choice for client and investor.
- Deliver the exceptional in concept, and design.
- Continually exceed the client’s highest expectations.
- Build long term relationships and partnerships.
- Remain steadfast to the principles of hard work and integrity.
- Achieve outstanding growth through excellence.
What is a "Green" home?
A green home uses less energy, water, and natural resources, creates less waste, and is healthier for the people living inside. Click on the following file to educate yourself further: Green Features.pdf
Want a home with no utility bills?
McGrath Architects, P.C. recently passed an exam to become a Certified Passive House Consultant through the Passive House Institute United States. The Passive House Standard is the most rigorous building energy standard in the world. Consultants, projects or building components that have obtained the
right to carry the logo have committed themselves to design excellence and the Passive House energy performance criteria. Certified Passive House™ and the related Logo are certification marks owned by the Passive House Institute US | PHIUS and is used by permission. Passive houses are airtight buildings that use heat from appliances and even the occupants' bodies for warmth. They have thick insulation, are oriented to maximize winter sun and use a heat exchanger to warm outside air that circulates throughout. The result is a house that needs little or no extra energy for heating, even in very cold climates. Click here to learn more or download this Snug and Tight-Inside a Passive House.pdf.
