An Architectural Primer for selecting and architect and designing your Home
This selection of articles was originally from a series I wrote while living in the San Francisco Bay Area around 2002 and subsequently updated. There may still be a few things in there that are dated, however overall, the idea of working with Architects has pretty much been unchanged for some time and should continue to be relevant. The series of articles was written for those who want to understand the process involved in hiring and working with an architect to help them expand, remodel or design a new house. There are many things to think about when considering a residential project. These articles attempt to answer some basic questions and provide a glimpse into the realm of what it means to work with an architect and a a general contractor and provide some tips on a project’s design development process.
Although much of this may seem obvious, not many people know exactly what architects do and what value they can bring to a project. Most people never come into contact with architects and rarely think about where their built environment comes from. The following series of articles will discuss in the simplest terms what architects do and what value they might bring to projects.