Architecture & Project Planning Resources //
Planning a new home, addition, renovation, or other building project? Explore Ojanen Chiou Architects' tools and resources to help you understand the design and construction process, evaluate preliminary costs, assemble your project team, and make informed decisions before getting started.
Get a preliminary understanding of construction costs for your Bay Area residential project. Our Residential Construction Cost Calculator provides a starting point for evaluating potential construction budgets for new homes, additions, and renovations based on project type, size, and level of finish.
Residential Construction Cost Calculator
The Project Planning Guide offers essential resources for initiating successful projects. It provides a roadmap for the design and construction process, a cost estimation worksheet, crucial questions for architects, project-specific checklists, and a free 30-minute consultation with an expert to guide you toward optimal results. Focusing on residential, mixed-use, and light commercial projects, this comprehensive guide provides useful information that can help ensure proper planning and preparation for projects of any type and size.
Project Planning Guide
Architecture is a team sport. After more than 25 years working on projects of varying size and complexity both locally and internationally, we have realized that successful design and construction projects always depend on a reliable team of professionals who can bring their unique perspectives and expertise to the table. We are offering this select list of trusted consultants and contractors in the Bay Area who provide services that align with our rigorous quality standards and expectations including structural engineer, surveyors, civil engineers, landscape designers, interior designers, energy and waterproofing consultants, and contractors.
Dream Team Directory
Architecture & Design Insights
Explore our newsletter archive for OCA project updates and insights on residential design, construction, sustainability, planning regulations, building technology, and the architectural process.
