Building Design
For Owners
A home should be safe, practical and attractive. Commercial spaces need to be useful and welcoming. We strive to have our plans and designs convey the client's particular needs and style. We hope you'll find working with us easy and straightforward.
We provide in-person service in central Florida, but also collaborate remotely nationwide.
Process
Programming - We meet to discuss your project's requirements and scope of work. Shortly afterward, we'll present a design agreement tailored specifically to the project.
Schematic Design - We present a design that meets the project requirements and scope. Depending on the agreement, we may present 2 or 3 designs, fine-tuning it according to your input.
Design Development - We add more information and details according to the approved design. This process will ultimately result in construction documents.
Engineering - We send our drawings to be reviewed, signed and sealed by the client-hired engineer, and make any needed adjustments. Of course, the engineer's fees are not included in ours.
Construction Documents - This set is for the builder. It includes working drawings and other information that the owner or builder will eventually use to manage or supervise the construction process.
Permitting - Once the working drawings are complete, the owner or builder will submit them for permitting, ensuring they meet building code and other local requirements.
Design Services
New Custom Homes
Home Additions & Remodeling
Light Commercial Buildings
For Builders
Builders thrive when they can present design options that appeal to homebuyers or other property owners. Timely and efficient projects are facilitated by clear and precise construction documents.
When working with a builder, a designer strives to delight their clients with safe, practical and welcoming homes or commercial spaces that the builder can be proud of. Whether it's a new custom building, an addition or remodel, we look forward to partnering with you.
Design Services
Spec Home Design
Custom Home Design
Additions & Remodels
3D Renderings
Light Commercial Projects
Process
Programming - We meet to discuss your project's requirements and scope of work. Shortly afterward, we'll present a design agreement tailored specifically to the project.
Schematic Design - We present a design that meets the project requirements and scope. Depending on the agreement, we may present 2 or 3 designs, fine-tuning it according to your input.
Design Development - We add more information and details according to the approved design. This process will ultimately result in construction documents.
Engineering - We send our drawings to be reviewed, signed and sealed by the client-hired engineer, and make any needed adjustments. Of course, the engineer's fees are not included in ours.
Construction Documents - This set is for the builder. It includes working drawings and other information that the owner or builder will eventually use to manage or supervise the construction process.
Permitting - Once the working drawings are complete, the owner or builder will submit them for permitting, ensuring they meet building code and other local requirements.
Recent Projects
Single-Family Residence
Residential Addition
Residential Remodel
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Garage-ADU
Multifamily
Commercial - Manufacturing
Commercial - Retail
About Us
Blanco Drafting, LLC is located in beautiful central Florida. We specialize in new custom home and light commercial design. This includes all phases from schematic design to construction drawings. We also enjoy helping owners get the most out of their property by providing thoughtful and practical remodel designs that reflect their style and specific needs. We also provide computer aided drafting (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) consulting for other design professionals. To this end we employ various tools, such as AutoCAD®, Chief Architect®, Revit™ and SketchUp.
Profile
Gus Blanco Jr., CPBD, AIBD is a Certified Professional Building Designer (CPBD)™. The CPBD program is administered by the National Council of Building Designer Certification (NCBDC) of the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)® and issued to design professionals designing and preparing construction documents for one and two-family dwellings and light commercial buildings within the United States. CPBD examinations are developed and maintained to the ISO 17024 standard and include a continuous review by various workgroups of experienced professionals. A CPBD must accumulate 8 continuing education (CE) credits each year to retain the credential. AIBD, provides access to tools, industry standards and professional relationships.
He received his Architectural Drafting Certificate in 1988 at The Plaza School of Technology in Paramus, NJ, upon completing 1200 hours of course study and training. Since then, he has worked for several architecture, engineering and construction firms in various roles. Over the years he gained experience in building design and construction management on residential and commercial projects.
