The intent of this brief article is twofold: to educate clients/consumers of architectural services of the tremendous amounts of time and money it takes to become a licensed architect; and second, to be a general guide for kids who have an interest in pursuing architecture as a career but don’t know where to begin.
Read MoreArchitects bring tremendous value and worth to each and every stage of a project. But their input and expertise is often reduced to a mere line item on the balance sheet. Architects are not a cost nor a liability. They are an insurance. They are directors and managers. But most of all they are an investment that yields financial and sentimental dividends.
Read MoreLawyers. Doctors. Therapists. Engineers. When thinking of these occupations, most have a good idea what each does. But when thinking of an architect that’s when things become of bit ambiguous. An architect is a generalist; a polymath; a “jack of all trades” so to speak. The architect is responsible for both the artistry and science of creating space and constructing the form of society. They do more than “draw pretty pictures”. For thousands of years they have been tasked with creating the vision for civilization and managing the complexities associated with designing and constructing the man-made environment.
Read MoreOne of the largest obstacles comtemporary home owners face is how to successfully operate and manage their property. There are many cost factors to be aware of besides your mortgage payment. Determining what these costs are is a crucial component in positioning yourself to budget property expenses properly and potentially build some equity.
Read More7 basic steps for your small-scale, neighborhood land development and architectural design project.
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