Working With an Architect34 Stories
Working With Pros10 Things Architects Want You to Know About What They Do
Learn about costs, considerations and surprising things architects do — plus the quick route to pinning down their style
Full StoryWorking With ProsGo Beyond the Basics When Interviewing Architects
Before you invest all that money and time, make sure you and your architect are well matched beyond the obvious levels
Full StoryWorking With ProsWant the Best Results? Join Your Design Team
Take a leading role in your home project to help the process go more smoothly and get what you really want
Full StoryWorking With an ArchitectArchitect's Toolbox: 6 Drawings on the Way to a Dream Home
Each architectural drawing phase helps ensure a desired result. See what happens from quick thumbnail sketch to detailed construction plan
Full StoryArchitectureArchitect Lingo Decoded for the Average Homeowner
Baffled by your architect's mention of using BIM to show the spatial organization of your home remodel? Get a clue here
Full StoryWorking With ProsHow to Find a Designer or an Architect Using Houzz Photos
Locate the pro who's just right for your home project using the millions of images on Houzz
Full StoryRemodeling GuidesHow to Work With an Architect
Architects blend beauty, function and structural integrity into a breathtaking package. Here's how to get the most from your collaboration
Full StoryRemodeling GuidesHow to Read a Floor Plan
If a floor plan's myriad lines and arcs have you seeing spots, this easy-to-understand guide is right up your alley
Full StoryWorking With ProsHow to Hire the Right Architect
Your perfect match is out there. Here’s how to find good candidates — and what to ask at that first interview
Full StoryWorking With ProsHow to Hire the Right Architect: Comparing Fees
Learn common fee structures architects use and why you might choose one over another
Full StoryArchitectureHave It Your Way — What Makes Architecture Successful
Universal appeal doesn't exist in design. The real beauty of any home lies in individualization and imagination
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