Design Process:

The design of a site can be undertaken as one complete project, or divided into many sections. Often this is related to seasonal variations, budgets, or streamlining with other services such as builders, architects, interior designers, etc.

Many owners stage the design and construction of a project over a period of time to help overcome these constraints. The following list gives a typical example of the design process for an average site:

• Initial consultation with client on site to discuss site design needs and program.
• After receiving a site survey and house plans, Staats Design Studio prepares a concept site and landscape plan.
• Concept plan is then discussed with client. If necessary, alterations are made.
• Staats Design Studio prepares site Master Plan. For residential work, plans may sometimes need to be submitted to an approval board.
• Staats Design Studio prepares Construction Documents. If necessary, engineers plans are also created, especially if retaining walls are needed.
• Quote(s) obtained from contractors.
• Landscaping work begins. Staats Design Studio can provide construction administration services for this part of the project.

Typical Design Steps:

1. Meet with the client and develop the design criteria or program
2. Assist in site selection
3. Site analysis
4. Design development using the clients design program; development of design alternatives; preliminary grading design
5. Meet with client for input on preliminary design alternatives
6. Refine the design with client input
7. Finalize design after approval from client
8. Proceed with Construction Documents including:
1. Site Development Plan
2. Site Staking and Layout Plan
3. Site Grading Plan
4. Erosion Control Plan
5. Site Utilities Plan
6. Detailed Landscape Plan
7. Site Lighting Plan
8. Irrigation Plan
9. Site Details Plan
10. Project Specifications
9. Release plans for bidding by landscape contractors
10. Assist in selection of the contractor
11. Commencement of construction
12. Construction administration and observation of the project