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Architecture to Craydl:
Plug in with us

Craydl adapts to your design firm's unique processes and capabilities, enhancing client engagement and streamlining documentation. Our goal is to ensure your clients understand the project evolution and to support you in meeting expectations.

Rules of Engagement

Tool Continuity

Architects continue to use their current tools.

Workflow Evolution

Especially if you are new to BIM, expect some adjustments in your workflow.

Collaborative Environment

Craydl and its partners are dedicated to fostering an environment for informed decision-making and problem-solving.

Commitment to Improvement

Craydl and its partners believe in the continuous enhancement of processes, tools, and experiences.

Starting an account:
What we need

Sample Plan Set

An example of a plan set that best represents a core project.

Project Book

All additional artifacts that get published to homeowners, builders, municipalities, and architectural control committees.

Branding Guidelines

All additional artifacts that get published to homeowners, builders, municipalities, and architectural control committees.

Deliverables List

Any other client deliverables not listed here but needed.

Document Repository

A shared document repository.

Communication Tool/Workflow

Agreed-upon tools or workflows.

Specification Delivery Tool/Workflow

Agreed-upon tools or workflows.

Starting a Project:
Required Information

  • Architectural Information: Scaled or dimensioned in any format.
    NOTE: If existing conditions are needed, a Scan-to-BIM change order will be required. Civil survey with topo Floor plan Roof plan Exterior elevations Preliminary power plan Preliminary lighting plan Fireplace assemblies Landscaping plan if required per scope Framing, massing, cladding & roofing materials Door and window types
  • Interior Design Integration (per Agreement)
    Cabinet plan with dimensions and functions Custom cabinet style Millwork profiles, placements & dimensions Moldings profiles, placements & dimensions Completed lighting plan Finished power plan Lighting specifications Plumbing fixture specifications Interior door specifications Exterior door & window specifications Hard surface specifications, install type, termination Appliance selections Custom finish shop drawings to be incorporated into the plan set
  • Systems Modeling (per Agreement)
    Structural engineering Foundation plan Footing, post & beam plans Header schedule Truss plan Hardware & hold downs if required and per agreed-upon scope Mechanical engineering and equipment specifications Plumbing engineering, locations and equipment specifications Electrical engineering, equipment specifications, locations & panel schedule Fire suppression system, equipment specifications, riser and meter locations and specifications

What Craydl Provides You

Modeling

Craydl will model the topography (topo provided by others) and architecture work to produce the following:

  • LOD 350 BIM Model unless otherwise agreed to

  • Sheet Production

  • Cover Sheet

  • Site plan

  • General notes

  • Existing conditions if Scan-to-BIM provided

  • Demolition plan if Scan-to-BIM provided

  • Floorplan noted

  • Floorplan dimensioned

  • Roof plan

  • Elevations dimensioned

  • Elevation notated

  • Sections as needed

  • Interior elevations

  • Reflective ceiling plan

  • Elevations accurately dimensioned & notated

  • RCP accurately dimensioned & notated

  • Architectural Details

  • 3D flythrough video of the exterior

  • Landscaping included if provided

Systems Modeling (if purchased)

  • System clash detection (only on those systems modeled)

  • Value engineering need detection

  • Framing & foundation takeoffs

Interior Design Integration (if purchased)

  • Interior design specification book (accuracy within 1/2 inch unless specifically agreed otherwise)

  • Floor plan accurately dimensioned & notated

  • Elevations accurately dimensioned & notated

  • RCP accurately dimensioned & notated

  • 3D rendered perspectives (2 per room)

  • Itemized material schedules with selections

  • Flythrough video

  • VR model of interior through Kuula

Craydl exists to provide building information modeling (BIM) and virtual design construction (VDC) services to boutique architecture firms. We simplify and enhance your design and documentation process, ensuring you have a single source of truth throughout your projects. Let's work together to delivery exceptional results.

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