Post-occupancy evaluations are a vital part of the architectural process. They help you and your architect assess how the project is serving occupants and provide an opportunity to revisit project goals.

Budgets drive the design and construction process. If you’re operating on a tight budget, you may be worried about achieving your goals. In our experience, however, you don’t need an endless budget to create an effective project.

Sending a Request for Proposal (RFP) is one way to procure architectural services. An RFP describes your project and its requirements, helping you find an architect who will bring your vision to life.

Since 2020, building materials like lumber and steel have gone up in price. If you are planning a building project, these increased prices may raise concerns about cost overruns and delayed schedules. You may wonder if you should start your project now or wait until the market settles.

If you are thinking about starting a building project, material prices may be a major concern. Since 2020, prices for important materials like lumber and steel have increased. You may be wondering how you (and your architect) can manage risk.

Hiring an architect is a bit like dating. Depending on your project, the relationship can last months or even years. You need someone who is dependable, honest, and seeks to understand you and represent your values and goals. Of course, a sense of humor doesn’t hurt either.

Whether you’re building a new home or planning a renovation, working with an architect is a sound investment. An architect can discover design solutions that maximize energy efficiency, reduce life cycle costs, and uniquely reflect your lifestyle—all while helping you manage costs and schedules.

When choosing an architect, you want the greatest value for your dollar. Unfortunately, comparing architecture fees is a difficult task. Not all architects charge the same way or include the same services in their quote, making it difficult to get an apples-to-apples comparison.

Taking on a building project can feel overwhelming. With many moving parts, you may be worried about keeping your project on budget and schedule. Luckily, your architectural project manager is there to help.

It’s a common situation. You are planning a commercial fit out to expand your business. Your friend with construction experience drafts some drawings, and you contact your city government to get a building permit. Unfortunately, the city says you cannot move forward until you have drawings that are stamped by an architect.