Sarah Sapone Architecture is a Full-Service Building Information Modeling (BIM) Architecture Practice. We are passionate about solving the housing crisis whether it be one house at a time or 200 units. The founder has worked on over 1,000 affordable housing units in her career. Sarah Sapone: How We Are Helping To Make Housing More Affordable. Technology is utilized to Simplify the Process and Serve our Clients along the way. Our Services include Team Procurement, Project Management, Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Permitting, Bidding and Construction Administration Services. Building Typologies include residential, multifamily, commercial, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, laboratory, agricultural, winery, retail, and hospitality.
Licensed Architect in California. Member of the American Institute of Architects, National Council of Architect Registration Board Certified, with over 17 years experience.
Services
Work is done in Autodesk Revit, the Building Information Modeling (BIM) Program. Full Consultant Coordination, Design, Engineering, Sustainable and Economic Fabrication Strategy is Prioritized.
Planning & Urban Design
SS.A incorporates Walkable and Transit-Oriented Urbanism, City & Regional Planning Principles, Master Planning and Urban Design Strategy for context-based designed environments. Recognizing the value in historic place-making principles, which pre-date the automobile; SS.A works to respect both the local vernacular traditions of a place with an energetic move toward a more sustainable and globally connected future. SS.A incorporates community engagement and civic contributions with the fabric needed for place-making purpose.
Development
SS.A works with real estate developers to efficiently provide the tools and drawings required for stakeholders, jurisdictional planning reviews, permitting and construction.
Project Coordination and Management
SS.A core value is in effective, efficient real-time coordinated projects with component quality and material costs based on the Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) extrapolated from the Building Information Model (BIM). Design Engineering, Consultant Procurement and Project Coordination includes Civil, Landscape, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Engineered Building Systems, as well as Project Specific Consultants.
Architecture
Comprehensive Architectural Services include Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development and Construction Documentation, Vendor - Supplier Bidding / Negotiating, Manufacturing, Fabrication and Assembly Contract Administration.
Interior Design
Material and Finish Options are integrated as a holistic approach. This allows direct BIM extrapolation of material cost, quantity and scheduling of FF&E Furniture Fixtures and Equipment.
Programming
SS.A incorporates your programming requirements to arrive at innovative inspiring solutions for the overall space and relationships.
Permitting
SS.A works at every level from Local, Regional, State and National to ensure a smooth process to permitting projects to build in the most efficient manner possible.
As-Builds
SS.A enjoys 3D Laser Scan measuring to re-create existing and new BIM documentation project visualizations for the Team; as well as future Owner Maintenance and Operational Needs.
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
The Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) provides Data rich environments to interface technology with mass customization of components for the Design for Manufacturing and Assembly. The (MBOM) anticipates solutions, build and delivery strategy streamlining coordination efforts to mitigate cost and time on permitting, fabrication, inspection and assembly processes.
SS.A shares a passion and love of design and technology and looks forward to helping make your dreams come true.
Arcitu AM, LLC - SS.A currently provides funding to Arcitu AM, LLC which is focused on R&D using Machine Learning to create Comfortable Carbon Positive, Technology Enhanced Buildings and Communities of the Future. info@arcitu.com
About the Founder
Architect, Licensed in California
NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) Certificate
Reciprocity Capable 50 States + 5 Jurisdictions
Education
2010 Masters of Architecture, Honors, University of Miami SOA, Coral Gables Zero Net Energy Producing Villages
2008 Université Paris-Sorbonne, Paris IV, France
2006 Bachelors of Arts, Honors in Architecture, UC Berkeley CED
2004 Finance for Real Estate Development Certificate, Knight Foundation
Awards
2014-2017 Technology Impact Award, Autodesk Foundation
2004 Contribution to the Civic Life of the School, Faculty Award
Professional and Community Affiliations
2017-2020 Tech Soup Community Member
2010 Founder/CEO, Bella Development Charity 501(c)(3) for more info, visit: www.bdcharity.org
2010 ICSID World Design 2050 Participant, Singapore
2003-2004 F. Local President, American Institute of Architects Students (AIAS)
2004 AIAS Initiated Student Art Auction Benefit, Architecture for Humanity, Raised Several Thousand Dollars to Build Mobile HIV Clinics in Africa
We Produce Well-Orchestrated, Sustainable, Design-Oriented, Efficient, and Effectively Executed Projects with a Restless and Fearless attitude towards Innovation and Change.
Experience ranges from Outdoor Kitchens to International Skyscrapers. Select Portfolio in the Index at the top of the page to explore more of our Work.