Fuses design and technology cost effectively
Combines conceptual architecture/engineering and subcontractor bidding to shorten a project’s time frame and provide accurate cost transparency not available in General Contracting or Design-Build. Construction cost allocation vs design alternatives compiled by DRCE then allow clients to prioritize scope and design versus costs. DRCE’s skilled trade consortium experience covers structural, mechanical, electrical and site scope for commercial and multi-family projects as well as new or renovated, maintenance/repair or green projects
Keywords: Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Site Selection & Planning, Schematic Design Alternatives, Rehabilitation & Renovation Analysis,Code & Zoning Analysis, Budgeting Development Alternatives, Value Engineering
Facility Analysis, Leasing Fit-up Cost Analysis, Programming
Subcontractor Bidding, Owner’s Representative
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
30 years
What is your primary product or service?
Smart Architecture
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Early on, my family purchased a house built during the 40’s with a non-functioning interior. As a “wide–eyed” teenager, I sketched designs and alternates to repurpose spaces. After sitting down with my father to explain these “wonderful” ideas, he smiled and said I could do any one of them, as long as it didn’t cost any money – a first lesson in SMART ARCHITECTURE !
Over the years SMART ARCHITECTURE has evolved many times over. Lessons learned from constructing buildings to repurposing sites, mountainside to beachfront, to grading, utilities, storm water management, orientation and parking - all orchestrated to fit local regulations – with the final cap – fit a budget, have been incorporated into SMART ARCHITECTURE.
As technology and sustainable building science has evolved, SMART ARCHITECTURE has evolved into a scalable and transferable system for all project sizes/types.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
David Robert Crawford, Architect, provides superior value for quality oriented clients
Which areas do you service?
Practice in the tri-state area as well as NY, New England , MD & VA.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
David Robert Crawford