8 Tips for Choosing an Architect

Planning a dream house requires an honest appraisal of your needs. Avoid the blueprint blues by selecting the right architect

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4. Be open and honest.
Jeff Herr, Architect Mark Maresca

4. Be open and honest.

The only way an architect can meet your goals is to be privy to your world. That includes details about your daily life, as well as the truth about your budget and schedule. Once a project is under way, be forthright with your architect. If you don’t like a roofline sketch, tell him right away, so he can draw another one.

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3. Value chemistry.

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4. Be open and honest.

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