The architects at Jeff Day and Associates have been working on projects for years, growing over time into the firm we are today. A few years back principal Jeff Day was interviewed about the role of an architect for St. Louis Homes and Lifestyles Magazine.
In business for more than seven years, Jeff Day & Associates, LLC, brings a collective 70 years of expertise to the table. Specializing in innovative, residential and commercial design, Jeff Day & Associates work in a variety of architectural styles producing projects that consistently and creatively satisfy each client’s needs.
SLHL: Where in the process do you bring an architect on board – before you buy a piece of property? Or after?
Jeff: In my opinion, it is best to have the architect on board to help you select the property. My company specializes in sustainable design, and in large part that includes passive solar orientation. If there are multiple lot options for the location of your home, it makes good sense to review all of your options and make sure that you find a good balance between livability and passive solar gain with the lot you select. This not only plays a role in energy costs, but just as important (or perhaps more importantly), it plays a role in the comfort and usability of your home.
SLHL: Do you need an architect for a remodeling project?
Jeff: This needs to be reviewed on a case-by -case basis. There are many projects that will require a licensed architect, typically dictated by the municipality the project is in. I recommend that homeowners contact their municipality and get a clear understanding of what projects do or do not require the seal of a licensed architect. Projects that do not “require” an architect’s seal might just as well deserve the eye of an architect due to challenges with the program, or perhaps the financial investment being made warrants a more creative approach than a homeowner or contractor might be able to provide.
Read the whole article at St. Louis Homes and Lifestyles Magazine.