Business Details
12 Years
experience
Custom Residential Architectural Design Services
At RB Home Design, we specialize in transforming residential visions into architecturally compelling realities. With over a decade of experience in structural engineering and architectural design, our team prioritizes client collaboration to create customized solutions for new homes, additions, and renovations. Our process begins with understanding your lifestyle needs, budget, and aesthetic preferences, ensuring every design integrates functional practicality with visual appeal. Backed by expertise in structural framing and 3D renderings, we provide comprehensive drafting services, contractor coordination, and value-engineering recommendations.Having completed over 400 projects, we bring nuanced insight to challenges like narrow lot optimization, waterfront living, and aging-in-place design. Our hands-on construction background enables us to anticipate logistical complexities, delivering designs that balance innovation with buildability. We serve clients across Maryland, from Chesapeake Bay waterfront properties to custom ranchers in Harford County, ensuring each project reflects the unique aspirations of the homeowners we work with.
Services
Architectural design
Residential drafting
Home addition plans
Renovation planning
Structural engineering
3D renderings
Contractor coordination
Material takeoffs
Custom home plans
Outdoor living design
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of structural engineering expertise in residential design
- Our team creates personalized designs tailored to unique lifestyle requirements
- We've completed over 400 custom home and renovation projects
- We provide 3D renderings for realistic project visualization
- Our process includes value-engineering recommendations to optimize budgets
Services
Architectural design
We create customized residential architectural designs for new homes, additions, and renovations. Our process incorporates client lifestyle needs, budget constraints, and aesthetic preferences while ensuring structural integrity. With expertise in modern, contemporary, and farmhouse styles, we deliver plans that maximize functionality and visual appeal for properties ranging from urban row homes to waterfront estates.
Residential drafting
Our full drafting services translate design concepts into detailed construction documents. This includes floor plans, elevations, and structural details for permits and construction. We specialize in creating precise technical drawings that guide builders through complex elements like floating stairs, large windows, and custom pool pavilions while maintaining compliance with local building codes.
3D renderings
We provide photorealistic 3D renderings to help clients visualize their completed projects. These digital models showcase exterior and interior design elements, material choices, and spatial relationships. This service enables informed decision-making during the design phase and serves as a valuable tool for contractor bidding and construction planning.
Structural engineering
Our structural engineering expertise ensures designs meet safety standards while optimizing material usage. We perform load calculations, recommend beam sizing, and provide engineering sign-off for residential projects. This integrated approach helps identify cost-saving opportunities and prevents construction-phase design modifications.
Contractor coordination
We facilitate collaboration between homeowners and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle. This includes proposal reviews, material takeoffs, and construction document preparation. Our hands-on approach ensures design intent is maintained during construction while addressing practical buildability concerns.
People
Ryan Bredlow
Owner & Lead Designer
Ryan Bredlow founded RB Home Design after 15 years in structural design. With an AA in AutoCAD and hands-on building experience, he specializes in residential projects that balance aesthetics with practical construction solutions. His background enables unique value-engineering insights during the design process.
Questions
What types of residential projects do you handle?
We specialize in new home designs, additions, renovations, and outdoor living spaces. Our experience includes modern row homes, waterfront properties, and custom ranchers with specialized features like aging-in-place accommodations.
How does your design process work?
We begin with a consultation to understand your needs, budget, and style preferences. We create concept plans, incorporate your feedback, and develop detailed construction documents. Our process includes 3D visualization and contractor coordination.
Do you work with homeowners outside Maryland?
While our office is in Street, MD, we primarily serve Maryland and Washington DC areas. Our project portfolio includes properties in Annapolis, Severna Park, Harford County, and Chesapeake Bay waterfront locations.
Can you help with structural engineering aspects?
Yes, our background in structural engineering allows us to provide beam sizing, load calculations, and engineering sign-off services. This integrated approach ensures both aesthetic and structural integrity in every design.
What's included in your drafting services?
Our drafting services include floor plans, elevations, roof truss layouts, and construction details. We create comprehensive documents for permits and construction, including material takeoffs and contractor proposal reviews.
