Smith Design Group appropriately responds to each unique project and client's personal design requirements is the first and most critical decision you will make during the building process. We offer personal design consultation to ensure your design properly addresses these considerations. Quality design and our understanding of trends in the custom residential market can enhance the value of your completed project and the quality of your life; economy of construction does not have to be sacrificed to achieve this.
Smith Design Group using over 20 years of skill and dependability designs a site that will best fit your property and your specific needs. Our office takes your property into consideration to accuracy design the site that meets all rules and regulations of the International Building Code, County and TRPA Building Codes, along with setbacks, easements, and TRPA land coverage. Our office is committed to using exceptional land planning skill to design your home to minimize tree removal, expand sun exposure, while providing the best views your property has to offer.
Smith Design Group will create an open and creative design while incorporating all owner suggestions and requirements. We will work with you to provide a floor plan to properly meet your needs while incorporating room layout to enhance your scenic views and ensure that the floor plan maximizes all available space.
Smith Design Group recognizes that effective communication is essential to the success of your project.
We have shown effective leadership in working with the necessary public agencies, TRPA, Washoe County Building and Safety Division, IVGID Utilities Department, and the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District.
We are personally committed to insuring the success of your project from the predesign phase through the completion of construction.
Smith Design Group is dedicated to the highest quality professional design services. We organize a preliminary study to determine and document a project's viability. The results of this study are used to make a decision whether to proceed with the project, or table it and in the same time to underline any issues and find solutions.
It is an analysis of possible alternative solutions to a problem and a recommendation on the best alternative
The Feasibility Study will define issues and limiting criteria regarding height, setbacks, Bailey Land Capability Districts, Plan Area Statement restrictions, coverage, excavation and driveway slope. We will prepare a conceptual floor plan and site design solution to evaluate potential square footage, spatial and vertical relationships, conceptual arrangement and potential for views of Lake Tahoe.
Employing 3d Model Software, we are having more control over the design, while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in documentation.
We can deliver models based solutions that are better designed and more predictable to construct. We create rendering of photo-realistic images, animations, walks-through and virtual reality scenes.
We offer a better understanding of the shape, size and proportion of the spaces we are proposing, and the colors, textures and materials we are incorporating.
