Frequently Asked Questions

Bitarchitects is a boutique design studio, having a group of architects, engineers, interior designers, and visual designers that can help you with your design projects from residential to commercial.

Yes, Bitarchitects is a professional design firm licensed in DC, having architects licensed in DC, MD, VA, CA, NY & CT. Check this link for licenses.

– Drafting
– Architectural Development
– MEP Engineering
– Geotechnical Engineering
– Structural Engineering
– Permitting
– Interior Design
– Contractor Selection
– Post-Construction Inspection

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– Has the education, training and experience to do a project
– Sees the bigger picture: design options, building codes, zoning, contractors
– Solves the problems in a creative way
– Saves you money by holistic planning
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At Bitarchitects, we believe in transparency when it comes to architectural fees. Our fees are tailored based on factors such as project scope, type, client involvement, and location. We offer hourly rates and break projects into phases—Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documentation—so you know what to expect at each stage. We also provide regular budget updates to keep you informed throughout the project. To learn more about how our architectural fees work, you can check out our detailed blog here.

– Project understanding and guidance
– County requirements
– General budgeting
– Professional intervention needed
– Next steps

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No project is too small. Bitarchitects has a department catered to help with smaller projects.

Step 1:
It starts with an initial 30-minute consultancy for free, having one of the firm’s architects discuss the details of the project and how can Bitarchitects serve you.
 
Step 2:
Sending an agreement for your review.
 
Step 3:
After reviewing the contracts, the client signs, and pays the deposit to enter into a contractual agreement with the company.

Bitarchitects offers payment plans based on project length. No final work is delivered before full payment is received.

Yes, Bitarchitects can help you with all your permitting requirements, from building plat issuance to demolition permit to permit submission, and permit expedition.

Bitarchitects has extensive experience with permitting and permit requirements. One of the firms’ architects will discuss with you the need for the certificate of occupancy and then advise you on the next steps.
Usually, it will require a full bundle of exhibits ranging from architectural site plans, As-built plans & elevations, Proposed plans & elevations, sections, full detailed utilities, and construction documentation.
Even if no work is done on the property, the bundle exhibit should be complete for the county to review.

Permitting part of your house for rental is the latest trend. This process is based on the Zoning, permissions of the HOA, and space planning of the basement entity.
The main requirements are a minimum clear height of 7’-0”, a separate entrance, and completely separate mechanical, plumbing, and electrical meters from the main residence.

The answer is based on the project. If your residential personally owned project is not as structurally demanding then a licensed architect would suffice. However, if your residential project is highly demanding, then a PE is necessary to do his part. Any change of structure requires the structural engineer’s calculation and review.

The answer is “Yes”. Any commercial project would require a MEP professional engineer to review and seal, regardless of the extent of the work. In most counties, no permit for a commercial project can be issued without a PE onboard.