How can I justify the Architect's fees?

The extra money you pay an architect to go along for the ride can be looked at as an insurance policy. Many of us have house insurance policies that protect us in the event of a fire, storm or natural disaster. We don’t want these bad things to happen, but still pay premiums year in and year out. I pray that you also have no problems during your homebuilding experience, but having an architect on call might give you tremendous peace of mind during your journey.

Is there anything the homeowner can do to simplify the design and construction process?

It is a dream come true for a builder as far as I am concerned as I knew what I had to do and never had to wait on an indecisive homeowner.

homeowner had spent the time to create a binder that had photos, model numbers, finishes, paint chips, carpet samples, etc. of each and everything in the job.

What are some of the lesser known benefits of working with a Licensed Architect?