VISUALIZE EXPLORE DEFINE YOUR CUSTOM HOME
Architectural Design & 3D Visualization for Mesa homeowners and the greater Southwest.
Applied Virtual Technology is an architectural design company offering specialized residential architectural design and 3D photorealistic visualization services structured around a customer-minded workflow. Let us help you visualize, explore and define your next project.
Services We Provide
About Our Company
Architecture shapes communities. Great architecture defines them.
At Applied Virtual Technology, great architecture speaks a language and tells a story. It starts with a simple question: “Why?”—answered through research, study, and purposeful design.
Located in Mesa, AZ and serving the greater Southwest, our design approach is rooted in classical principles of scale, proportion, and historic precedent, which evoke belonging, balance, and timeless pride of ownership. We believe these qualities define a community, a home, a place.
Our design process is client-minded. Every project begins with an in-person interview and detailed site research. We listen carefully, understand your goals, and consider site-specific design constraints.
Our design workflow is hands-on and interactive. Clients especially value our real-time, in-person 3D design sessions and pay-as-you-go approach, giving them hands-on engagement and control as their project evolves.
Since 2005, our values have remained constant:
- Treat every client with respect
- Approach every project as a unique opportunity
- Pursue excellence in all we do
What Sets Us Apart
Custom designs. Experienced team. Proven process. Discover what makes us different.
Customer Experience
Our clients value our responsiveness and turnaround times. We genuinely love what we do—and it shows.
CAD & Design Expertise
Our work is shaped by 30 years of CAD roots and 15 years in commercial design and construction.
Established In 2005
With over 20 years in business, we still serve our very first client by consistently delivering quality and excellence.
Industry-Leading Software
We utilize AutoCAD®, Revit®, and Twinmotion® to produce accurate 3D models, drawings, and photo-realistic renderings.
Traditional Design Principles
Our residential architectural designs are rooted in traditional principles of scale and proportion that offer elegance and enduring beauty.
Built on Referrals
For over 20 years, our growth has been driven by word-of-mouth referrals—a testament to our clients' trust.
3D Design Workflow
Every design is built as a virtual 3D model for full project coordination, geometric clarity, and precise annotated drawings.
Visualizations & Renderings
Our 3D models are used to generate photo-realistic renderings to help you visualize and get excited about your project.
A Proven Process
Our five-phase design approach is simple, affordable, and flexible. Pause or cancel at any time, pay as you go.
What To Expect
Our services are structured around a five-step design process.
1. Pre-Design Assessment
We begin with an in-person interview, site research, and data collection to evaluate the unique feasibility and constraints critical to your project's success.
2. Massing Study
Through interactive, in-person 3D design sessions, we work with you to explore your vision using simple "jello-cube" massing to develop early ideas for form and function.
3. Schematic Design
In continued collaborative 3D design sessions, your input helps us establish the character and flow of your home by defining its architectural style and features.
4. Design Development
This phase is all about details—windows, doors, fixtures, finishes, and trim—while enhancing the 3D model with realistic renderings for clear visualization.
5. Construction Documents
Once the design is finalized, we prepare a professional set of annotated architectural drawings that are easy to read and ready for pricing and construction.
What To Consider
Essential factors to help you determine budget and timeline.
Design Costs
Our fees typically range around 3% to 4% of estimated regional construction costs.
Example: our architectural design costs for a $650,000 custom home would likely range between
Design Timeline
Each project phase has its own design timeline. Typical estimates:
- PD Assessment: 2 Weeks
- Massing Study: 3 Weeks
- Schematic Design: 4 Weeks
- Design Development: 3 Weeks
- Construction Docs: 4 Weeks
To complete all 5 design phases we recommend allowing
Construction Costs
The best construction cost estimates will come from your local custom home builder or supplier.
Each phase in our design process provides real deliverables to aid you in obtaining