Our design process starts with understanding your vision and needs. Creative ideas are then translated into designs through collaboration and feedback. Detailed plans and specifications ensure accurate cost estimates and permits. Finally, your vision is brought to life through construction with ongoing communication and advocacy for your goals.
STEP 01
Early Design
We take a collaborative approach to design, starting with in-depth conversations to understand your specific vision, goals, and needs. From early sketches, utilizing BIM & Ai software, we translate those ideas into tangible plans. Accessibility is paramount, so integrating inclusive design principles from the outset aims for a welcoming space for all. Throughout the process, we present our evolving concepts early and often to gather your feedback and ensure the final design perfectly reflects your unique vision, avoiding costly revisions later.
STEP 02
Plans / Permitting
Once we finalize the design, we translate it into detailed plans and specifications. These documents serve as a roadmap for contractors, allowing them to accurately estimate costs and secure necessary permits. We work closely with you to ensure the design stays within budget and meets all jurisdictional requirements.
STEP 03
Construction
With final construction documents complete and permits secured, construction can begin. Throughout the build process, we conduct regular site / observation visits, maintain open communication with the contractor, and advocate for your goals to ensure their seamless execution.
Accessibility is a critical factor in project design, especially considering its increasing role in legal disputes, particularly in multi-family housing. THF remains at the forefront by adhering to the evolving requirements and regulations set forth by governing agencies like the FHA, ADA, UFAS, and ANSI. By integrating these technical specifications throughout the design, construction, and alteration phases, THF ensures the creation of better housing for both owners and residents.
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Funding Sources
Understanding funding sources empowers us to anticipate submittal requirements and deadlines, which is crucial for navigating development budgets often exceeding millions of dollars. This comprehensive understanding includes the oversight and review processes of lenders, due diligence offices, and tax credit authorities, who all play vital roles in project approval. By leveraging this knowledge, we can provide a hands-on approach, ensuring timely approvals, smooth construction starts, and efficient review of pay applications, ultimately keeping projects on schedule and within budget.
Sources- Fair Housing Act (FHA)- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC)- Conventional Source
Multiple accessibility laws may apply,
minor differences matter.
City Review
Navigating city review and coordination can impact a development's cost. Missed deadlines and oversights regarding government requirements can be expensive. We partner with agencies to ensure timely and accurate document submission, achieving both minimum turnaround time and maximum efficiency.
