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I need help in structural design remodel my house. I ve small house (27 x33 ) a ramber style, I want to raise roof cape cod style have dormer in back. So, that  I can have more space a bed room and small bath. I ve a floor plan drawn, if you need I ll submitting as your permission.  Thank you in advance. Sam

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Sam - thanks for your question.  I'll be happy to look at your sketch.  I can't do structural design in this forum, but I can give you my comments and advice.

Richard Taylor, AIA
Richard Taylor Architects, LLC
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Ask me about all aspects of house, remodeling. , and room addition design and construction. Ask me about historic homes, renovation, and restoration. Ask me about materials and techniques, and about how you can get the best value for your design and construction dollar. Ask me how you can make your home a very special place. I can't, however, answer specific structural engineering questions in this forum - that's something you'll need on-site observation for.

Experience

I own a full-service residential architectural firm, and have been designing custom homes, remodelings, and room additions across the country since 1983. Check us out at Richard Taylor Architects and RTA Plans. I have written and been published extensively on the subject of residential architecture.

Organizations
American Institute of Architects, City of Dublin Architectural Review Board, Vice Chair of City of Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission, American Planning Association, Board Member Historic Dublin Business Association, Past Editor of SPLASH (a software forum), Past Editor of Open Directory Project, Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America

Publications
Business First of Columbus, Suburban New Publications, About.com, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Columbus Dispatch Residential Architect Custom Home Architect Remodeling Architect

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Environmental Design (Architecture) Miami University 1983
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Awards and Honors
2010 Dublin Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year

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