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At Trillium Architects, we are your partners in navigating your project budget. Your financial priorities are an integral part of our process. We make sure your resources are handled efficiently and effectively, helping you put a plan in place which aligns with your goals. We believe it is essential - no matter how big or small the project - to begin with a master plan. Whether you build in phases or all at once, a master plan ensures your time and investment are used wisely.

 

Your Overall Budget Will Include

 

1. The Cost of Construction

• This is the core of your budget and includes:

  • Materials

  • Labor

  • General contractor’s fee

 

2. Additional Professional Fees

• Architect - either charged hourly, or as a percentage of material and labor cost.

• Structural engineer

• Surveyor

• Town/permit fees

 

3. Other Possible Fees (As Needed)

• Civil engineer for site drainage, septic, well, and driveway.

 

• Mechanical engineer for HVAC and energy modeling. We strongly recommend this for new homes and major renovations to properly design HVAC and predict energy use.

 

• Solar integration - all of our homes are designed to accommodate PV solar arrays, and often battery backup.

 

• Landscape designer

 

• Interior designer

 

• Security & home management systems

 

4. Certifications

• If you seek LEED for Homes, Passive House, or HERS certification you’ll need to budget for provider services and ratings. These fees are often offset by rebates and incentives tied to certification.

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