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Prescribe

Building Envelope Services For Condo Boards And Community Managers

The Prescribe phase is where your inspection findings become a repair plan. We review the findings with you and agree on goals, budget,and priorities. Then we design the repair, present two or three design options through design renderings, and prepare the drawings, specifications, and bid and permit documents contractors need to price and build it correctly.
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From rendering to reality

See how our design renderings compare to the finished buildings.
Bellevue, Washington
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Lincoln City, Oregon
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Kirkland, Washington
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Seattle, Washington
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Renton, Washington
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Park City, Utah
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What are building envelope design renderings?

Building envelope design renderings are visual representations of how the exterior of the building will look. The building envelope, sometimes called the building’s raincoat, is the barrier that separates the inside of your building from the outside. It controls temperature, moisture, and airflow, and it shapes how your building looks. Renderings can range from simple sketches to detailed, realistic 3D images, depending on what your project needs.

Why renderings help you make decisions

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See it before you approve it

Renderings show the materials, colors, textures, and details of your building’s new exterior so there are no surprises when construction is finished.

02

Choose a look that fits

Your Board can judge how a design will look on your building and in your neighborhood, making it easier to agree on a direction.

03

Compare materials side by side

See different options for siding, roofing, windows, and trim before you choose.

04

Understand how the design performs

Renderings can show how a design addresses environmental factors,like the placement of insulation, windows, and shading, to improve energy efficiency and comfort.

05

Build owner support

Renderings give owners a realistic preview of the finished building,making it easier to win approval before construction begins.

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Support regulatory approvals

When required,renderings can help show compliance with local building codes, zoning regulations, and historic preservation requirements.

How J2 designs your repair

From inspection findings to a plan contractors can build

Pre-design review

Before we draw anything, we review the inspection findings with you, along with your goals, budget, and priorities,and outline your repair options. Everyone agrees on the direction before design begins.

Scope of work

We put in writing what the repair includes and why. It becomes a record that can be referenced when questions come up about past decisions.

Bid documents with pricing options

Every contractor bids on the same scope so you can compare bids fairly.When you need concrete numbers to make a decision, we price out bid alternates and allowances to cover the unknowns that come with repairing an existing building.

Permit documents

We prepare permit-ready documents, stamped by licensed professionals when required.

Design renderings

We create two or three design options so you can compare looks, materials, and colors and choose the one that fits.

Drawings and specifications

We prepare detailed drawings and specifications that show contractors exactly how the repair must be implemented.

Building code review

We make sure the design meets current building codes and manufacturer and industry standards.

What to expect

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Start with the diagnosis

Design begins with what we learned during the inspection.
2

Agree on the direction

We meet with you to review findings, goals, budget, and repair options.
3

Choose your design

We present two or three design renderings, and you select one.
4

Confirm the scope

We document exactly what the repair will include.
5

Review the drawings

We prepare drawings and specifications, and review them with you partway through and at completion.
6

Get ready to bid

You receive bid-ready and permit-ready documents, so contractors can price the work.

What you receive

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A written summary of your repair options and priorities
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Two or three design renderings
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A written scope of work explaining what’s included and why
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Drawings and specifications
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Bid documents with pricing options
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Permit-ready documents, stamped by licensed partners when required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a building envelope design rendering?
A building envelope design rendering is a realistic image of what your building’s exterior will look like after repairs. It shows
materials, colors, and details so your Board can make decisions before construction begins.
How many design options will we see?
Usually two or three. Each shows a different look or material choice so your Board can compare them side by side.
Can we compare costs between design options?
Yes. We include options and bid alternates in the bid documents, so you can see what each choice costs before committing
Can we share renderings with owners?
Yes. Renderings help owners see what the finished building will look like,which makes it easier to build support before a vote.
Do we need an inspection before design?
Yes. A good design starts with knowing what’s wrong. If J2 hasn’t inspected your building yet, we’ll start with the right level of
inspection.
Will the design meet building codes?
Yes. We review the design against current building codes, and permit documents are stamped by licensed professionals when required.

Before and after the design

Design starts with a diagnosis and ends with a plan that’s ready to build. Next, we help you choose the right contractor and oversee the work.
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Diagnose: inspections and testing
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Treat: bidding and construction oversight

See what your building could look like

Tell us about your project, and we’ll send a proposal for designing your repair.
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