20 Questions
to Ask Your Architect
This handy guide will help
you learn more about the architect you are dealing with and ensure
your project runs smoothly.
| 1. |
What does the
architect see as important issues or considerations in your
project? What are the challenges of the project? |
| 2. |
How will the
architect approach your project? |
| 3. |
How will the
architect gather information about your needs, goals, etc.? |
| 4. |
How will the
architect establish priorities and make decisions? |
| 5. |
Who from the
architecture firm will you be dealing with directly? Is that
the same person who will be designing the project? Who will be
designing your project? |
| 6. |
How interested is
the architect in this project? |
| 7. |
How busy is the
architect? |
| 8. |
What sets this
architect apart from the rest? |
| 9. |
How does the
architect establish fees? |
| 10. |
What would the
architect expect the fee to be for this project? |
| 11. |
What are the steps
in the design process? |
| 12. |
How does the
architect organize the process? |
| 13. |
What does the
architect expect you to provide? |
| 14. |
What is the
architect’s design philosophy? |
| 15. |
What is the
architect’s experience/track record with cost estimating? |
| 16. |
What will the
architect show you along the way to explain the project? Will
you see models, drawings, or computer animations? |
| 17. |
If the scope of the
project changes later in the project, will there be additional
fees? How will these fees be justified? |
| 18. |
What services does
the architect provide during construction? |
| 19. |
How disruptive will
construction be? How long does the architect expect it to take
to complete your project? |
| 20. |
Does the architect
have a list of past clients that you can contact? |
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