Happy International Women’s Month! At DFC-LMA Architecture, we see the impact of talented women every single day. Meet Leesa: Architect, Advocate, Mentor, Community MemberYou could say Leesa’s journey in architecture began at the age of ten. While crafting plans for her Barbie’s dreamhouse, her mother mentioned, “You know, that’s a real job you can have”, […]
See the home renovations and additions that we’ve done for our clients. Ready for an update to your home in 2024? You’re not alone. Homeowners are craving real, functional homes that reflect their lives. But to address the elephant in the room, this market is all about rethinking, repurposing, and maximizing your existing home. […]
We are passionate about creating beautiful, functional, and sustainable spaces for our clients and creating buildings that are sensitive to their respective environments. Here are some current project highlights which range from a family home in the country to rooftop entertainment in the city; a modern mountain abode to guest-ready river house. Each one is […]
We love to share our passion and excitement about all things architecture and design… but this announcement is particularly exciting! DFC-LMA is pleased to share that we can provide our clients with 3D walk-throughs during our 2nd or 3rd Schematic Design meetings. 3D walk-through technology allows you to virtually experience your future home before it is built. […]
Do I need an Architect or an Engineer? Do you just need a foundation for a pole barn kit or a non-modified e-plan? Then you might just need a structural engineer, not an architect. However, for most residential and commercial projects, you’ll need an Architect. Having an Architect on your team ensures that you have […]
Dive into this unique case study with us and learn about our specific process of building your perfect custom house on land you own. Just need the recap? Jump right to a section: Should I Buy Land First, Then Build? Step 1: When is the right time to reach out to an architect when […]
You love your home. You’re invested in it financially and emotionally and you’d love to stay forever in it. But, as our bodies age, we might struggle with some of the details of navigation through our home or in the completion of day to day tasks. When your knees hurt, it might be harder to […]
I like helping homeowners, I like ‘problem-solving’, I like drawing and picking out materials — I like a lot of the clichés about architecture… but I really like running a woman-owned business. Recently, I had a zoom call with my “little” cousin who became a licensed architect herself just 2 years ago. We chatted about building and running a business, up […]
We’ve set out to demystify these common terms for our most popular architectural services. Read on to discover all the various ways – with examples – that we save our clients time, money, and sanity.
We cover: Feasibility Studies, Architectural Engineering, Building Spatial Planning, Sustainable Design, Adaptive Reuse, and Master Planning.
Ultimately, the benefits of hiring an architect greatly outweigh the costs for most medium to large projects. Our clients benefit from:
– Having confidence in the big picture, the plan, and the stress reduction that comes with that.
– Having support in filing the necessary paperwork, contractor hiring, job oversight and management.
– Thoughtful material placement to save money and resources, and/or an eco-friendly design, LEED-certified building, and passive solar design.