Design Freedom, inc. is a full-service small architectural firm promoting beauty, safety, and sustainable architecture. We focus on residential design, including custom homes, additions, and renovations, also including accessible remodeling and aging-in-place. We value quality materials, modern details, and vernacular design. Serving mainly Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough. Lic. #AA26001283 Do not hesitate to contact us with your questions!

Design Smart

Don't be satisfied with "built-to-code" construction. Although all buildings permitted are built to code, the Florida Building Code is only a minimal standard of building. You should request your remodeling be built using "Best Practices". Found in many trade journals and construction books, this quality construction practice is based on a true understanding of building science, and will ensure beautiful and long-lasting details, and fewer call-backs. Build like they did in "the good ole days".

Interior Living

If you are looking for a low-maintenance floor in your house, look no further than your concrete subfloor! Start by cleaning it with a solution of muriatic acid, then apply a clear or colored sealant. New slabs allow even more options for grinding and staining. Say goodbye to worrying about spills, sand, and vacuuming!

Safety Starts at Home

Sparks coming from your electrical outlets? Constant flickering or dimming of lights? Do you get a little shock when you touch small appliances? Yes, Virginia, it is time to call an electrician.

Green Backs

Leaky ducts = an easy fix. Last time you put boxes in the attic, did you feel the cool air leaking from the ductwork? You could be feeling 30% of your air conditioning right there! When the weather cools, buy a can of goopy mastic, and take an old paint brush up to the attic with you.

Gardening Delights

Local tree-cutting services will deliver mulch to your driveway for free by the truckload. Give yourself a break from mowing, and replace some of your lawn.

A Note to Clients:

The process of Architecture is team-centered, including the Architect, the Consultants (Engineers, Landscape Architects, Interior Designers), the Builder/Contractor, and, of course, the CLIENT.

For most residential Clients, this will all be new to you, and you probably have a lot of questions.

For some great articles on learning about the process of Architecture, please look at these sites:

Katherine Salant

Sarah Susanka, "The Not So Big House"

American Institute of Architects

Design Freedom, inc.
2160 Victoria Drive
Clearwater, FL 33763
727.735.9223
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