Ivan S.

👋 Hi, I'm Ivan! Need a permit-ready Architecture / ADU design, a full Architectural document set, or a landscape master plan approved the first time? I'm a Top Rated Plus Architect with a PhD in Architecture — a Chief Architect expert, Revit professional, BIM specialist, and Landscape Architect who guides your project from the first sketch to complete, code-compliant construction documents. With 13+ years as a practicing Architect, 360+ completed projects, 6,000+ hours on Upwork, and a 100% Job Success Score, I turn ideas into buildable, permit-ready documentation. Clients have passed plan review on the first submission, saved weeks of revision cycles thanks to BIM coordination, and secured permits for ADU, renovation, and new-construction projects across the US, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. 🏆 Why My Architecture & Design Services Stand Out ✔ PhD in Architecture + University Associate Professor — research-grade precision in every drawing ✔ 13+ years of experience as an Architect and Landscape Architect ✔ Residential, ADU, commercial, and landscape projects worldwide ✔ $100K+ earned on Upwork | 100% Job Success | Top Rated Plus (Top 3% Talent) ✔ Chief Architect X9–X17 power user — one of the few Chief Architect experts on Upwork ✔ Full BIM workflow in Revit 2022–2026 and ArchiCAD 24–29 ✔ Permit-ready documentation compliant with IRC 2021 and local building codes ✔ Projects delivered in the US (NY, CA, NC, MO, MA, GA, etc.), Canada, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and beyond 🚀 Architecture & Design Services 📌 ADU Design & Permit-Ready Documentation — My Core Specialty • Complete ADU packages: floor plans, elevations, sections, site plans, construction details • Garage conversions, backyard cottages, attached ADU, tiny homes, modular and container units • IRC 2021 compliance and coordination with local zoning requirements • Built in Chief Architect or Revit — clean, contractor-friendly sets your building department accepts 📌 Architectural Design & Construction Documents (BIM) • Residential design: new homes, renovations, reconstructions, additions • Full BIM modeling in Revit and ArchiCAD for clash-free, coordinated drawings • As a hands-on Architect, I deliver every sheet myself: plans, elevations, sections, schedules, details • Chief Architect documentation for US builders who want fast, precise, permit-ready sets 📌 Landscape Architecture & Site Planning • As a specialized Landscape Architect, I design gardens, resort master plans, and urban green spaces • Master planning with planting schemes, hardscaping, and materials • Terrain modeling, grading, drainage solutions, and landscape lighting design • Photorealistic 3D landscape visualization for every Landscape Architect project 📌 Interior Design & Specifications • Complete interior packages: 3D visualization, working drawings, technical specifications • Lighting, furniture, and material specifications integrated with the BIM model • Energy-efficient and HVAC-aware interior architecture 📌 3D Visualization & Virtual Reality • High-quality architectural renders from your Revit, Chief Architect, or ArchiCAD model • 360° tours, VR experiences, and animation videos • Lumion, Corona, Enscape, V-Ray, Twinmotion, Unreal Engine, D5 + AI rendering pipeline 🔧 Workflow, Tech Stack & Extra Value 1️⃣ Discovery — site analysis, zoning check, code review (IRC 2021 + local amendments) 2️⃣ Concept — sketches and 3D massing until the design feels right 3️⃣ BIM Development — precise modeling in Revit, Chief Architect, or ArchiCAD 4️⃣ Construction Documents — full permit-ready set with details and schedules 5️⃣ Permit Support — revisions and responses to plan-review comments until approval 🛠 Chief Architect X9–X17 • Revit 2022–2026 • ArchiCAD 24–29 • AutoCAD • SketchUp • Photoshop & Illustrator • AI design tools 💡 Data-Backed Results at a Glance ✅ Projects delivered as Architect, Landscape Architect, and BIM specialist ✅ 100% Job Success Score across 6,000+ hours of tracked work ✅ Permit-ready ADU and residential sets accepted by US building departments ✅ First-submission approvals thanks to rigorous code compliance and BIM coordination ✅ Academic rigor of a PhD combined with the speed of a seasoned Chief Architect professional 👥 Who I Work With I work with homeowners planning an ADU or renovation, property investors and developers, builders and contractors who need precise Revit or Chief Architect documentation, design firms outsourcing BIM production, and NGOs requiring sustainable design. 📞 Ready to work with an Architect who delivers permit-ready results? Send me a message — whether it's a full home design, an ADU, or a Landscape Architect master plan, I'll guide you through every step from concept to approved construction documents.