Keen Drafting and Rendering

Residential Permit Drawings • Chief Architect Specialists • U.S. Code-Aligned Documentation

"You manage the site. We handle the CAD."

Keen Drafting & Rendering is a specialized architectural production agency supporting U.S.-based architects, builders, contractors, and homeowners with accurate, permit-ready residential drawings. We focus on Chief Architect–based drafting, remodeling and renovation projects, ADUs, decks, and new home permit sets.

We help our clients move smoothly through city review, pricing, and construction by delivering clean, coordinated, and code-aligned drawings that reduce revisions, RFIs, and delays.

Our team supports projects across the United States and is experienced with local building departments, residential zoning requirements, and permit workflows.

Our Core Services
Architectural Drafting & Permits (Chief Architect / CAD)
-Chief Architect 3D modeling & production drawings
-Residential permit sets — new homes, renovations, and additions
-ADUs (attached & detached) permit drawings
-Deck, porch, and exterior structure permits
-Remodeling & alteration plans
-Floor plans, elevations, sections, and site plans
-City comment responses & permit corrections
-Code-aligned residential documentation (IRC-based)

Shop Drawings & Construction Support
-Cabinet & millwork shop drawings
-Stair, railing, and guard details
-Custom interior and built-in documentation
-Contractor coordination drawings

As-Built & Conversion Services
-As-built documentation from site measurements or scans
-Existing condition drawings from photos, PDFs, or sketches
-2D ↔ 3D conversions (PDF, CAD, Chief Architect)
-Scan-to-CAD / Scan-to-Chief workflows

3D Visualization & Presentation
-Chief Architect renderings
-3D floor plans
-Concept visualization for remodeling & kitchens
-Client-ready presentation views

Why Clients Work with Keen Drafting & Rendering
✔ Chief Architect specialists — efficient, accurate, builder-friendly models
✔ Permit-focused drawings — aligned with city reviewer expectations
✔ Fast, dependable turnaround — ideal for pricing & construction schedules
✔ Clear communication — responsive, organized, and professional ✔ Detail-oriented production — clean layers, consistent standards, coordinated sets ✔ Long-term support — trusted drafting partner for repeat projects