Structural and MEP Engineer


Hi,
I’m looking for a structural engineer to design and draw for an extension and a plumbing engineer to design a sprinkler system.
Any recommendations would be very helpful and does anyone know how much it could cost?

Categories: Engineer
By Vanilasky | 03/16/2010 12:24 AM | Comment

Schematic Drawings and Filing


Can anyone recommend an architect who would charge in the vicinity of $8K for construction drawings and DOB filing? And then an hourly fee for construction mgmt? Its a 4 storey reno and we have decided on and created a rough floorplan for the layout.
Thanks

Categories: Architects
By Vanilasky | 12/30/2009 9:25 AM | Comment

R6B Community Facility use?


Our 3 family townhouse is in an R6B zone. Could I use one or 2 families for a day care facility? And if so, does anyone know if the FAR of 2 applies to this community facility use as well?

Categories: Zoning
By Vanilasky | 12/27/2009 9:50 PM | Comment

Google Sketchup Floorplans?


We are first time users of google sketchup and wondering if anyone has built a 4 storey floorplan. Would like to play with it to figure out what could work for us.
The size of each floor is 19×40 with 2 extensions and we will be using it as a 3 family, with an owners 4 bedroom duplex and 2 – 2 bedroom rentals.
Please let me know if anyone has one that I could use as a starting point.
Thanks

Categories: Renovation
By Vanilasky | 12/27/2009 6:24 PM | Comment

Gut Reno – Architect & Cost


Hi,

I have spoken to 5 architects and have 5 different per sq/ft prices on a gut renovation, ranging from 100/sq ft to 300/sq ft or $350K to $700K

First, would appreciate recommendations on an architect who is creative, modern (there are no details left on this house), experienced, reasonably priced and who knows how to work within a tight budget, while still putting one or two standout aesthetics into the plan. I realize you get what you pay for but with a limited budget can’t afford a pricey architect, but would love some creative design.

Second, would appreciate any comments on the approximate price of this 3 family gut reno

-4 Storeys 19×45 + potential half storey bulkhead on top.
-Everything stripped down to the joists and beams.
-All new floors, heating, plumbing, hvac, electricals and roof
-3 kitchens, 5 bathrooms
-new windows and some pointing on facade to fix potential leaks
-cement in backyard needs to be dug out
-stairs are fine

Also any advice on the large cost drivers vs smaller ones, would be helpful.
Thanks

Categories: Architects
By Vanilasky | 12/12/2009 10:00 PM | Comment

Seeking Help with Gut Reno


Can anyone recommend an architect, who leans towards creating modern, open airy light filled spaces and has a fixed fee business model for upfront designs?

We are newly embarking on a center slope gut reno and have a budget of $400K. The house has no details left, so it would be fully modern, which follows our taste. The majority of architects I have spoken to so far are asking for 10-15% of total renovation costs, which makes the overall cost unaffordable for us. The house is 4 storeys and 19×40.

Categories: Renovation
By Vanilasky | 12/12/2009 1:03 AM | Comment