Architectural Design
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Grimes & Associates can provide for all of your architectural needs from small remodeling to extensive campus/facility designs.
Projects vary in size. Many have common phases in the design and construction process, including:
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in "places of public accommodation" (businesses and non-profit agencies that serve the public) and "commercial facilities" (other businesses).This regulation includes Standards for Accessible Design, and establishes minimum standards for ensuring accessibility when designing and constructing a new facility or altering an existing facility. For more information on ADA, see the ADA Home Page .
The purpose of the Texas Accessibility Standards (1999) is to set standards for accessibility to:
- Public Buildings and Facilities
- Privately Owned Buildings and Facilities Leased or Occupied by State Agencies
- Places of Public Accommodation, and
- Commercial Facilities by Individuals with Disabilities.
Site Selection/Evaluation
Location, Location, Location!Grimes & Associates performs a detailed analysis of the general community and the specific location of your next project. Many of the common phases in the Site Selection and Evaluation process include:
- Adjacent Businesses and Projected Development
- Demographics Profile
- Engineering Considerations
- Expansion Opportunities
- General Real Estate Market Evaluation
- Identification of Competition
- Infrastructure, Zoning and Codes
- Site Analysis and Recommendations
- Site Viability and Alternatives
- Transportation Access and Traffic Patterns
- Utilities and Environmental Issues
Feasibility Studies
A preliminary Feasibility Study generally includes the development of preliminary estimates of overall costs for a specific project. Often with input from others, the study may include preliminary estimates of total project costs as well as annual operating and maintenance expenses in order to obtain a preliminary indication of the overall financial feasibility of the project.Schematic Design
The primary objective of the schematic design is to clearly define a feasible concept based on the scope of the project. This is completed so that the client can more thoroughly understand the project and approve its construction.The schematic submittal may include, a site plan, floor plans, elevations, a cost estimate, a comparative analysis of the schematic design and the program or master plan, renderings, and life cycle cost analysis.
Cost Analysis/Preliminary Estimates
The primary objective of cost analysis is to provide oversight of the calculation, submission, and audit cost rates.Grimes & Associates provides the financial oversight for your project, so that costs can be managed and planned for.
