
_ Roy L. Smith
For light-commercial projects in Alaska, Deadtree Design will do the local leg work in researching, designing and
documenting the bulk of a project, working within the license requirements of an engineer
or architect on an as-needed basis. This has had
the effect of dramatically reducing design fees relative to
construction costs, as well as opening the door to creative
possibilities beyond what small business budgets might
ordinarily allow.
Commercial design
in its scale and its complexity is usually beyond the reach
of the sole practitioner. But as a local specialty,
DTD can offer a small business the kind of attention to
detail that larger firms can't match. It's a matter
of economics, but it's also locale. No one better
knows the people, climate, history and terrain, which is no
small matter when it comes to informing a design.
It's not, as some think, solely about beautification. Local businesses have enjoyed a substantial increase in customer satisfaction, energy efficiency, accessibility and safety - which translates into increased revenue and lower insurance and utility bills - along with greater profitability and net worth. Improving the look of the town is just icing on the cake.
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