CHRISTOPHER COLBY

RA, LEED AP
SPIRE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
845-677-4811
www.spirearchitecture.com
The #1 risk that causes projects to run over
budget and schedule is inadequate needs and
options assessment prior to starting design.
Changes made during the construction
phase of a project can cost double or triple
what they would have if the time was taken in
the beginning to properly layout all options.
These field changes can also add weeks if
not months to a construction schedule.
A proper needs and options review is the
most important step in the whole building
process. Many architects will skip this step
or do a rush job for free so they can start
charging for design. This can be costly for
you!
Before design starts the smart client hires a
professional to review his or her needs and all
options first. Only when the best options are
selected does the architect start to design the
final product. This process allows the designing
architect to produce a far superior result.
Different architects can complete these two
architectural jobs.
BOOKING YOUR ECO-LUX NEEDS AND OPTION
TM
SESSION
A doctor wouldnt operate without a proper diagnosis. The Eco-Lux
Needs and Options
TM
session works the same way. Our Eco-Lux
Needs and Options
TM
session starts by precisely understand your re-
quirements, then outlining the best options and recommendations so that
you can move forward with a focus confidence.
Here is what you will achieve or receive:
1. A registered architects opinion on the feasibility of your project.
Christopher Colby, the Hudson Valleys leading Eco-Lux expert will advise
you on the potential opportunities and pitfalls associated with your project.
2. Review basic requirements of the planning, zoning and building depart-
ments.
3. Outline the possible process, timeframes and project investment.
4. Discuss potential construction finishes and basic design concepts.
5. Set clear goals and determine the steps required to get your project mov-
ing in the right direction. (ie. will you need other consultants, survey etc).
6. Provide a basic framework of the team players needed for your project.
7. Provide you with a cost analysis worksheet. (So you can establish budget)
8. Provide you with an architectural brief and discuss how to brief your
architect that you can use in the next design phase with any architect.
This process is the essential first step required before you move to the
design phase.
When considering building or renovating a Luxury Home an Eco-Lux Needs
and Options
TM
session with Award Winning Architect, Christopher L. Colby
is your first step to achieving unparalleled architecture. Receipt sent upon
payment.
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by as described above. Enclosed is a check/credit card details for
$750.00 made payable to SPIRE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN for
this Eco-Lux Needs and Options
TM
session.
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Christopher L. Colby, RA, LEED AP
SPIRE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
45 Front Street, P.O. Box 1287, Millbrook, NY 12545
About Christopher:
Chris Colby, Principal of Spire Architecture &
Design, is the Hudson Valleys leading expert
in Eco-Luxury Architecture. Colby is the re-
cipient of many awards including the Hudson
Valleys prestigious 40 Under 40 award for
his design achievements in net zero energy
design. Author & entrepreneur, Colby has
appeared in many publications including:
New York House, Forbes, Lowes, Architects
& Artisans, and the Financial Post.