VISUALIZE EXPLORE DEFINE YOUR CUSTOM HOME
Interactive 3D Residential Design for Homeowners in Mesa, Arizona and across the Southwest.
While 2D plans can be hard to read and visualize, our real-time 3D design sessions allow you to walk through and experience your custom home before you break ground.
Services We Provide
Design With Confidence
Experience Your Home Before Construction Begins.
At Applied Virtual Technology, we specialize in custom residential design and interactive 3D visualization for homeowners throughout Arizona and the Southwest. Our collaborative design process helps clients clearly explore, refine, and experience their home.
Most homeowners are not accustomed to interpreting traditional floor plans and technical drawings. Our real-time, in-person 3D design sessions make it easier to understand layout, scale, flow, and architectural style—helping clients make confident design decisions throughout the process.
Located in Mesa, Arizona, our residential design work is inspired by timeless principles of scale, proportion, regional character, and classical architecture. We believe a home should feel welcoming, balanced, and naturally connected to its surroundings.
Every project begins with careful listening, site research, and a clear understanding of your goals. Our interactive workflow gives homeowners the opportunity to participate in shaping and refining their design as it 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 home 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 design 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 detailed set of annotated design 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 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