Sterling Homes offers architectural design services in the Greater Boston, Massachusetts region through working with experienced, registered architects. We have a well established design-build process that takes you through the design process from concept through detailed construction drawings.

Our Architectural Design-Build Process

1. Programming/Pre-Design

• Initial consultation with homeowners to discuss the project, design concerns, and budgeting.
• Site investigation.
• Document existing conditions, floor plans and elevations.
• Preliminary zoning and code analysis.

2. Schematic Design

• Schematic design sketches, floor plans and elevations.
• Preliminary cost analysis and budget development.
• Revise one floor plan and develop elevations.
• Revise cost analysis and budget development.
• Decide on design scheme and budget.

3. Design Development

• Revise schematic design sketches.
• Develop floor plans, exterior elevations, sections, interior elevations.
• Selection of finishes and materials, showroom visits.
• Subcontractor quotes and further budget development.
• Final design scheme, detailed specifications, and revised fixed cost estimate.
• Sign the Construction Contract.
• Construction/permit drawings.
• Permit acquisition.

4. Construction Process - See Our Process/Construction for more details.