Do You Still Need An Architect When Your Contractor Suggests Design-Build?
Design-Build is a popular term in the construction world these days, basically it means that you hire a single company / firm / person to both design and construct your project. I have worked on several design-build projects and they can be a great way to streamline a project, they can also be a real [...]
10 Reasons To Hire an Architect
Why should you hire an Architect?
1. Education / Training
An architect has the most appropriate training and experience to design, coordinate and manage your project. An architect’s education covers a variety of areas, ranging from design, construction materials and techniques, sociology, sustainability, zoning, etc. This diversity allows an architect to foresee many design options while at [...]
Top 10 Questions to Ask When Interviewing an Architect
If you have never worked with an architect, you may be asking yourself, what questions should I be asking during the interview process? Here is list of 10 basics:
1. Is the architect interested in this project?
2. What is the architect’s current work load, how busy is the architect?
3. What steps or phases are involved in [...]