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Why Hire an Architect?

Few people realize how complicated it is to build - that is until they find themselves lost in the maze of design options, building codes, zoning laws, contractors, and so on. No two building projects are exactly alike, so there is no single, clear-cut path to follow. Hiring an architect can help.

Architects have the know-how

The architect is the one professional who has the education, training, experience, and vision to guide you through the entire design and construction process, from helping you define what you want to build to helping you get the most for your construction dollar.

Architects see the big picture. They don’t just design four walls and a roof – they create total environments, interiors and exteriors, that satisfy functional needs and are exciting, dynamic spaces in which to work and live.

Whether you are remodeling, adding on, or building from scratch, the architect can guide the way. Working with contractors and other construction professionals, architects can help you end up with a well-designed project that meets your needs and works with your budget and time frame.

Architects Solve Problems

Most building projects start with a want or need. “I need more file space in my office.” Or, “We’ve outgrown our house.” But how does that need or want get translated into square feet and three-dimensional space?

That is what architects are trained to do, solve problems in creative ways. With their broad knowledge of design and construction, architects can show you alternatives and options you might never think of on your own.

Need more room for your growing family? An architect can show you how to enlarge your home so you don’t have to move. Not sure how fast your business is going to grow? An architect can design an office that meets your needs today and can be adapted for tomorrow. Have a limited budget? The architect looks for ways to make your project cost effective.

Architects Can Save You Money

The architect’s services are a wise investment for the money, not an added cost to your project. Why?

Because a well-conceived project can be built more efficiently and economically. Architects plan your project with you. As your ideas evolve, changes can be made on paper much less expensively than later on when construction is underway. Thorough drawings also make it easier for the contractor to accurately price and build your project.

Because energy-efficient buildings can save you money on fuel bills down the road. An architect can design a building to maximize heating from the sun and let in natural light, thus reducing your heating, cooling, and electric bills over time.

Source: aia.org 

    

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  • Home
  • Locations
    ▼
    • Petoskey Studio
    • Ann Arbor Studio
  • Who We Are
    ▼
    • Our Studio
      ▼
      • Jonathan’s Bio
      • Jacob’s Bio
      • Chloe’s Bio
      • Lesa’s Bio
      • Andrea’s Bio
    • Our Design Process
      ▼
      • Six Phases of a Construction Project
      • Why Hire an Architect?
      • The Owner-Architect Agreement
      • The Path to Licensure
    • Publications & Press
    • Blog
  • Our Work
    ▼
    • Residential
      ▼
      • The Belvedere I
      • The Belvedere II
      • The Belvedere III
      • The Belvedere IV
      • The Bluff
      • Charlevoix
      • Crystal Downs I
      • Crystal Downs II
      • Crystal Downs III
      • Crystal Downs IV
      • Green Mountain
      • Harbor Springs
      • Lake Leland House
      • Saugatuck
      • Sleeping Bear Dunes
      • Walloon Lake
    • Civic
      ▼
      • Petoskey District Library
    • Commercial
    • Religious
    • Urban Planning
    • Recreational
  • Testimonials
  • Contact