Stories from Houzz

Working With an Architect 30 Stories
Working With Pros
10 Things Architects Want You to Know About What They Do
By Laura Gaskill
Learn about costs, considerations and surprising things architects do — plus the quick route to pinning down their style
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Working With Pros
Go Beyond the Basics When Interviewing Architects
By Dylan Chappell
Before you invest all that money and time, make sure you and your architect are well matched beyond the obvious levels
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Working With Pros
Want the Best Results? Join Your Design Team
By Jeffrey Veffer, B. Arch, MBA
Take a leading role in your home project to help the process go more smoothly and get what you really want
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Working With Pros
Architect's Toolbox: 6 Drawings on the Way to a Dream Home
By Bud Dietrich, AIA
Each architectural drawing phase helps ensure a desired result. See what happens from quick thumbnail sketch to detailed construction plan
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Architecture
Architect Lingo Decoded for the Average Homeowner
By Bud Dietrich, AIA
Baffled by your architect's mention of using BIM to show the spatial organization of your home remodel? Get a clue here
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Working With Pros
Inside Houzz: How to Find a Designer or Architect Using Houzz Photos
By Houzz
Locate the pro who's just right for your home project using the millions of images on Houzz
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Remodeling Guides
How to Work With an Architect
By Lisa Frederick
Architects blend beauty, function and structural integrity into a breathtaking package. Here's how to get the most from your collaboration
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Remodeling Guides
How to Read a Floor Plan
By Bud Dietrich, AIA
If a floor plan's myriad lines and arcs have you seeing spots, this easy-to-understand guide is right up your alley
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Working With Pros
How to Hire the Right Architect
By Dylan Chappell
Your perfect match is out there. Here’s how to find good candidates — and what to ask at that first interview
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Working With Pros
How to Hire the Right Architect: Comparing Fees
By Dylan Chappell
Learn common fee structures architects use and why you might choose one over another
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Architecture
Have It Your Way — What Makes Architecture Successful
By Eric Spry
Universal appeal doesn't exist in design. The real beauty of any home lies in individualization and imagination
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