Considerations When Working With an Architect

5. Checklist for Working With an Architect
1. What does the architect need to assess your requirements, desires and goals?
   
2. Will he help you determine a budget or create a list of expenditures?
   
3. How will he base his fee? Are payments made as work-stages are completed?
   
4. If changes are made or costs escalate during the project, will this incur additional fees, and how will those fees be computed?
   
5. What services will the architect provide during construction?
   
6. Who will supervise the project? Who will the homeowner deal with?
   
7. How much time will the architect spend on your plans, or at the job site?
   
8. How long does he estimate the construction time for your project?
   
9. What remedy do you have if the length of construction time, or cost, runs beyond the architect's estimate or control? What are acceptable limits?


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  1. Get It In Writing
  2. Interpret Your Dream
  3. Notice the Little Things
  4. Take a Road Trip
  5. Checklist for Working With an Architect