Rising construction costs, tight schedules, and high demand are reshaping the Build-to-Rent (BTR) market. Developers face increasing pressure to deliver high-quality communities on time and within budget, yet traditional planning methods often leave cost and schedule uncertainties until late in the development process.
To tackle these issues, Catamount Constructors, Inc., a 100% employee-owned ENR Top 400 general contractor, in partnership with Dwell Design Studio, has launched ArchTypeTM, a customizable pre-priced kit-of-plans, backed by decades of design and construction expertise, which will streamline timelines and control costs for BTR communities. Backed by extensive experience in multifamily and BTR projects, ArchTypeTM is designed to provide early cost certainty, mitigate risks, and accelerate timelines.
Pre-Priced, Predictable, Practical
One major benefit of ArchTypeTM is its pre-priced structure. Each home plan is priced below market value, with prices fixed during pre-development, allowing developers to confidently build budgets and underwriting. Locking in pricing early in predevelopment helps teams avoid cost fluctuations that often occur during design revisions or late-stage negotiations.
ArchTypeTM offers 14 unique home plans, ranging from efficient one-bedroom, one-bath units to four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath homes. Plans are available in both one- and two-story formats and include single-family detached homes, duplexes, townhomes, and carriage homes. Most plans feature garage options—integral, tack-on, or fully detached—along with amenities and ancillary structures like clubhouses, pools, mail centers, and maintenance facilities. Scalable clubhouse core-and-shell options are also available in small, medium, and large sizes, with interior design services provided by Catamount or a developer’s preferred designer.
Another key advantage is that, aside from a nominal preconstruction fee, all vertical design costs are deferred until the first construction draw, giving developers greater flexibility to deploy their capital across more opportunities.
Built for Practical Execution
ArchTypeTM is grounded in real-world experience. Plans are guided by field testing and proven in actual BTR communities. Density strategies support efficient site planning, and tiered finish packages cater to different market demographics. Standard features across all home plans, such as 10-foot ceilings, oversized windows, and side-by-side washers and dryers, improve quality without adding unnecessary complexity or cost.
Catamount’s experienced BTR and multifamily team supports projects from early planning through construction. Their design-build expertise ensures developers can transition smoothly from concept to completion. By combining practical planning with execution insights, ArchTypeTM minimizes uncertainty, accelerates decision-making, and helps developers bring profitable communities to market faster.
Insights from Leadership
“With decades of experience managing complex developments, we understand the challenges developers face, including uncertainty, rising costs, and tight timelines,” said Jared Ford, President with Catamount. “ArchTypeTM was designed to provide early cost certainty and a clear path forward, allowing teams to focus on delivering quality communities instead of managing risk.”
Bernida Chapman, Vice President with Catamount, adds, “We’ve seen firsthand what works in BTR. ArchTypeTM is more than a set of pre-priced plans; it’s a structured solution that helps developers streamline costs, reduce risk, and execute with confidence.”
A Smarter Way to BTR
The BTR market continues to evolve, and developers need to adapt to succeed. Solutions like ArchTypeTM, which combine pre-priced planning, field-tested designs, and integrated construction expertise, enable developers to make informed decisions early, reduce cost uncertainties, and optimize timelines.
By providing clarity on costs and design early in the development process, ArchTypeTM empowers developers to focus on what matters most: building communities that meet renter expectations, perform well in the market, and deliver predictable financial results.
For developers seeking to reduce risk, streamline planning, and gain cost certainty in BTR projects, ArchTypeTM offers a proven, practical, and flexible solution. To turn proven plans into profitable communities with a Smarter Way to BTR – visit archtype ™.com.