Architecture and Interior Design
About AID Consultants LLC
Turning Renovation Ideas into Confident Reality
✨Expert Design Clarity for Your Home Project
Founded in 2017, AID (Architecture and Interior Design) Consultants LLC transforms the initial hurdle of renovation planning into a clear, actionable path. Many homeowners know a change is necessary, but struggle with where to begin. That’s where we step in—delivering the Assistance, Inspiration, and Direction you need to move forward.
We specialize in developing a comprehensive Schematic Design Concept tailored precisely to your vision.
This critical first step empowers you, whether you choose to:
- Execute the work yourself (DIY).
- Manage your own subcontractors.
- Present a clear package to a Prime Contractor to secure accurate construction bids.
🌟 Driven by Proven Experience
AID Consultants is led by Melissa Busch, a highly experienced professional who is both a Registered Architect (AR93497) and an Interior Designer (ID5155). With over 20 years of experience across the entire project lifecycle (design and construction), Mrs. Busch brings deep expertise from the Residential, Light Commercial, Industrial, and Government sectors directly to your project.
✨Inspiring the Next Generation of Designers
In addition to our design services, AID Consultants LLC is dedicated to inspiring future talent. Inspired by the need for quality educational resources, we proudly offer an Introduction to Architecture Course for Middle and High School students.
This unique curriculum is available through A-la-Carte Video Downloads for flexible, parent-administered homeschool learning.
✨We offer more than just drawings; we offer the confidence to proceed. Whether you need inspiration, a simple, targeted consultation, or a complete Schematic Design Concept, we provide tailored solutions that meet your unique design needs, ensuring you move forward with success.
AID Consultants LLC is ready to help you build your vision.
Design Consultations
"Where do I begin?"
Your renovation starts here. We deliver the essential design foundation—from consultation to 3D visualization—ensuring you move forward with confidence, whether you're building it yourself or hiring a contractor.
1-Verbal Consultation
$80
Receive a 1-hour in-person (or virtual) verbal consultation at your project's site to discuss your project and answer your questions pertaining to: scope, size, desires, requirements, potential options, finishes, cost considerations, schedule, products, management options, etc.
*trip charges may apply
*20% deposit at reservation, balance due at consultation.
2-Schematic Design
$400
Receive up to ten (10) 3D images of new design w/ furniture and finishes:
1-Client requests Consultation (10% due).
2-AID Consultants spends up to 4 hours with client at project location as we build the 3D computer model together. Client will have a Schematic Design and receive the Draft Version (.JPG images) by the end of the visit. (70% due)
3- AID Consultants sends Final Version of higher-image renderings (.JPG images) to the client. (Balance Due)
*trip charges may apply
*Additional Images $5/ea
2(a)-Schematic Design (VIRTUAL)
$400
Receive up to ten (10) 3D .JPG images of new design w/ furniture and finishes:
1- Client provides project info: photos, room dimensions, function requirements, furniture, décor/finish preferences. (20% deposit)
2- AID Consultants sends Draft Version of 3D graphics to Client. (20% due)
3- Client provides feedback on Draft Version.
4- AID Consultants sends Final Version. (Balance due)
*Additional Images $5/ea
*Revisions to 3D Model at $100 per revision (includes original images with updates)
3-Design Concept
$200
Receive a PDF file of your project's Design Concept.
As an add-on service to Package 2, this Package provides floor plan(s) with dimensions and notations as well as the original 3D images.
Examples of Services
Interior 3D Renderings
Interior 3D Renderings
Exterior 3D Renderings
Interior 3D Renderings
Notated Plans
Dimensioned Plans & Elevations
Interior Finish Selections
Furniture Plans
Kitchen Renovations
Kitchen Concept
Bathroom Renovations
Lanai/ Pool
Exterior Hardscapes
Hand Renderings
Introduction to Architecture Homeschool Course
Course Format
Course format: This is a remote course where the Student watches video lecture lessons via a YouTube link emailed to the Parent. Parent administers the Lesson(s) (video link) to the Student to watch. Review Questions, Essay topics, and a suggested Activity are provided with each lesson. All items are Parent administered/graded and no further support (email or other) is provided by the Tutor (except technical issues with access to videos). Nothing is submitted to the Tutor for review.
Course length: The complete Introduction to Architecture Course is comprised of 17 Lessons (course lecture videos less than an hour each). This A-la-carte offering allows any quantity of Lessons to be taken in any order desired.
Lessons are numbered 1-17 but there is no requirement to complete all 17 and there is no requirement to take them in sequential order (although helpful). The A-la-carte offering allows Students to pick-and-choose Lessons.
This course is completed in an at-your-own-pace format and is fully customizable.
Lesson List
Registration: Lessons may be taken at any time during the calendar year. This is an A-la-Carte offering (one-Lesson-at-a-time).
Lessons: $10/ea
Discounts:
4+ lessons: $9 ea
All 17 lessons: $145
Sibling discount 10%
Payment: Full payment for each Lesson is due at time of registration for the Lesson. Refunds are not provided.
Payment via Zelle is preferred. Venmo and PayPal incur a 4% fee.
*NOTE: Not a Step Up provider. Receipts are not provided.*
Lesson Content
Lesson Content: Lessons include technical lecture (video), Review Questions, Essay, and a suggested Activity.
- Lectures: MP4 video files are viewed via link on YouTube. Approximately 45-minute narrated lecture with a variety of short animations scattered throughout the lectures.
- Review Questions: Each Lesson includes 3-5 Review Questions (PDF in Welcome email) for the Parent to administer if desired. The answers are in the body of the Welcome email.
- Essay: Each Lesson includes an essay topic at the end of the lecture. Essays are optional and only required at the Parents discretion, and with metrics established by the parent (typed, written, sources cited, etc). This option provides students an opportunity to incorporate research, and writing skills into this curriculum while also diving deeper into the realm of architecture and construction.
- Activity: Each Lesson includes a suggested activity which can mostly be accomplished at home with few standard household supplies. A printer is helpful but not required. Supply list is included in the Welcome email.
Grading Suggestion: Lesson Review Questions, Essays, and Activities all provide opportunities for evaluation and documentation of the course. Utilizing all three as grading opportunities, the Parent can determine the final grade using any adjustment or metrics they determine appropriate for their child.