"An architect works closely with a client or owner to determine building requirements, often developing sketches of the building or details to convey ideas to the client or owner. The sketches are developed into working drawings that contain the information necessary to complete the construction project. Working drawings are reproduced as prints and distributed to the contractors and subcontractors working on the project. The original working drawings are retained by the architect for safekeeping.
The architect is responsible for writing the specifications so they are consistent with the prints. New developments in construction materials and methods must be studied so an architect can recommend specific products to be used and building techniques to be followed. When preparing the specifications, an architect includes the exact materials to be used and lists the equipment by catalog numbers or suggests an alternative. This process requires experience acquired from specifying and observing the performance of materials and equipment and watching for new developments."
Proctor, Thomas and Toenjes, Leonard. Printreading (Part 2) for
Residential and Light Commercial Construction, Fourth Edition.
Homewood: American Technical Publishers, Inc., 2005. Print.
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So, what's the best way to choose an Architect? Is there an Association or reference site? How can one tell if the fee is not too much? Is there a contract? What if I want to make changes, does that cost me extra?
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