Looking for Architects to design and sell floor plans online

[bradytimes]

I'm developing a web-based CAD tool for designing floor plans and landscapes online. The site targets consumers, many of whom are looking for floor plans. I believe the website will become an effective venue for architects to showcase their portfolios and sell detailed plans in print and digital format. Does this interest any of you?

I'm still working out the details and value your feedback!

[Checkpoint43]

Hi bradytimes.

The idea of showcasing an architect's portfolio is at the heart of my business.
We should try and promote this idea further.

Contact me thru www.checkpointplans.com

I look forward to hearing from you.

[Edinburgh Architect]

Some friends and I were quite far along with asimilar project 2 years ago, but got credit crunched.

[sutcac]

Hmmm...I have to wonder about this approach. It reminds me of the blanket disclaimers by most e-plan mills. With the ever-changing and ever-varying requirements to get a building permit in the various states and other jurisdictions in this day and age, I think people might be misled as to exactly what they are getting by supposedly just picking up a set of plans from a kiosk at a lumber yard?

So, just as a shameless self promotion, and maybe just to spur some discussion about marketing your designs nationwide, I will link here to a site I have become involved in that takes a different approach. This is also just a fledgling operation, and we are still trying to figure things out as we go but do try and give customers a solid warranty on what they are getting, and ideally, an avenue for additonal needed services within a nation-wide network and working in a common BIM based software-

www.artformhomeplans.com

[Checkpoint43]

Actually, displaying plans is just a way of presenting the work of your local architects.

And there's no copyright infringement issues when someone can contact the original architect for modifications.

This is different than a warehouse that sells stock plans.

[Checkpoint43]

I saw a magazine which featured over 200 plans - "from 40 of the nation's top architects".

I looked at that magazine from cover to cover, and none of the architects were ever named.

How sad it must be to be forgotten like that.

In my display, every architect/ residential designer is named, their contact information is posted.

Even their web address is displayed, so you can see more samples of what they offer.

I'm looking for architects and residential designers who want to advertise their own services.

[csintexas]

I personally favor local custom design over any sort of stock plan. True it could cost a bit more but I think the service and product are worth it.

[sutcac]

Ideally, I completely agree with you. But, can't tell you the number of times new clients come in with stock plan designs in hand, if only to help communicate the kinds of things they want to see in a floor plan.

But, with times slow and many people out there buying stock plans anyway, just seems like there might be an untapped market for stock plans that are guaranteed to be designed by a licensed professional, based in a common 3D BIM software, and have not only a greater consistency in the quality and completeness of the plans but the chance to modify them much more quickly and easily than you could from just a printed or 2D CAD set.

[Checkpoint43]

Of course stock plans are popular,
which is why my display gives the customer the "feel" of buying stock plans.

Meanwhile they are getting introduced to the original, local architect.

There's nothing more insulting to a practicing professional than to be called upon - only to "tweak" a generic, warehouse plan.

But start with their own work, and it's not an insult to ask them to modify some parts.

For example, "I love your work Chris, but could you make the kitchen bigger? My wife loves to cook!"

[Ken_87]

the idea is not bad, but its more like displaying the work of the architects, but are there any copyrights for the work?





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[Checkpoint43]

Yes - your intellectual property and copyrights are protected.

There's more information at
www.checkpointplans.com

I'm not trying to sell anything through this website. I created it just to give information to anyone who is interested.

[Madimel]

The problems with architects selling floor plan online are different State regulations regarding registration. It is illegal to sell your services as an architect if you are not registered in that particular State. California is especially tough with their anti-fishing laws. An architect could find themselves being fined by the State they're not registered with AND their own State Board.

[Checkpoint43]

Now Showing
at Spencer Home Center - Lexington, VA

A fine architecture exibit featuring the works of
Robert Boucheron AIA


And R.L. Shafer - Residential Design Services


Additional space available.

To request to have a display in a building supply store near you, featuring your own work, contact us through www.checkpointplans.com

[Checkpoint43]

And if you're in Pennsylvania, look for our display featuring the designs of Larry Stauffer:



All architects and home designers practicing legally in their home state.

Just look for the checkpoint display in a building supply store near you.

[Madimel]