Process   •   Design with Consciousness
Design is an elaborate process that involves finding the balance between creativity and practicality. It involves understanding the construction market and its changes, balancing aesthetics with cost, and providing superior service while still being cost-competitive. DGAD’s philosophy is that good design is a result of working in close collaborations with clients, consultants, engineers, other design professionals, construction managers, developers, and jurisdictional authorities to study and develop integrated solutions for each project. Good design does not occur by chance, but rather with consciousness. For DGAD the process is fairly straight-forward but highly customizable. Each project may require an emphasis on a different area, but in general, all projects commence with analysis of the client’s needs and desires, the project site, and the local social and cultural context. Budget and schedule are extremely important in order to manage realistic expectations and a establish a framework that informs critical design decisions. During the design process the client’s input is of utmost importance to ensuring a successful project. Together with the context the client’s input will provide the inspirations for the final design. With the advent an proliferation of BIM technologies, such as Autodesk Revit, DGAD begins to mass and detail the buildings to complete construction documents for permitting and construction. DGAD takes pride in its exceptional design ideas, the high quality of its construction documents, and its expert experience with construction administration. For DGAD the project is not complete until the client is satisfied.