I am Jorge Fontan an architect in New York and owner of Fontan Architecture. I have been blogging for a few years now on architectural issues, mostly technical or project-specific posts, to offer information to my readers. This time I would like to write a...
Fontan Architect is a Residential Architecture Firm in NYC. We work on all types of residential projects including apartment renovations, townhouse renovations, new houses, and new townhouses. Below are a few examples of some of our residential architecture projects in NYC. NYC Residential Architects BK Apartment Combination The...
There are different types of architectural firms offering a wide range of services. Some firms only do design and do not do technical work whereas some firms only do technical work and do not do much design. A full service architecture firm will do both...
Green architecture is another way of saying sustainable architecture. If you are looking to build green in NYC you will want to hire a Green architect in NYC who understands sustainable design and construction. Green Architect NYC NYCECC Passive House Sustainable Design Best Practices NYCECC The NYCECC is...
New York City is a complicated place for property development. NYC Zoning and Building codes are complicated as well as filing protocols. A property development architect in NYC should be familiar with NYC Zoning, Building Codes, Protocols, Construction Methods, and of course building design. Property Development...
An architecture license is issued by the State. I am a Registered Architect in New York State practicing in New York City with local affiliations. NYC is a difficult place to work so if you are looking for an architect I recommend getting a Registered...
In order to obtain permits to build a house in New York City an Architect must prepare and file plans with the Department Of Buildings. A new house would be filed as an "NB" New Building Application with NYC DOB. The application will be reviewed...
If you are going to embark an a construction project you are probably going to be hiring an architect. There are many issues to consider and this may seem like a difficult task. Hiring an Architect is not the most common everyday thing you will...
The Fontan Architecture Blog is written by Jorge Fontan AIA and the team at Fontan Architecture. This blog aims to educate people who are looking to do any form of construction or property development. Architecture Blog Fontan Architecture This is our 100th blog post and I thought I...
Being an Architect Expert Witness goes beyond just testifying in court. A good expert witness assists in research and investigation of the architectural issues in the case. Additionally an expert witness can listen to all testimony from the opposing side and help in cross examination....