Considerations When Working With an Architect 4. Take a Road Trip Where your house is built is just as important as the blueprint in determining how happy you'll be with your new home. Take a site visit with your architect before design development begins. What may look like an idyllic location to you, may be filled with hidden obstacles that will affect the construction process, drive up costs, or have a telling effect on the feel of your new home. Your architect will then have a better understanding of the space available and can create the best home design for the landscape. Get It In Writing Interpret Your Dream Notice the Little Things Take a Road Trip Checklist for Working With an Architect