Working With an Architect35 Stories
In Case You Missed ItIn the Face of Disaster, Architects Are Redesigning Their Role
An energized focus on disaster recovery and resilience is driving new approaches to home design
Full StoryWorking With an ArchitectHow to Write a Design Brief for Your New Home or Remodel
Building or renovating a house? Follow these 6 steps to draw up a plan that delivers the goods
Full StoryHome TechWould You Use Virtual Reality to Renovate Your Home?
Architecture can be confusing, but immersion in a computer-generated 3D world soon may help
Full StoryMaterialsAn Architect Shares His Go-To Materials
Aluminum doors, porcelain tiles, polished concrete. Here are the features and finishes this professional returns to time and again
Full StoryArchitectureDesign Workshop: 10 Reasons to Put Craft Into Modern Architecture
Technology has led us to expect perfection, but handcrafted details can provide something even better
Full StoryBudgeting Your ProjectDesign Workshop: Is a Phased Construction Project Right for You?
Breaking up your remodel or custom home project has benefits and disadvantages. See if it’s right for you
Full StoryWorking With ProsHow to Hire the Right Architect: Comparing Fees
Learn common fee structures architects use and why you might choose one over another
Full StoryRemodeling GuidesWhat to Know About Budgeting for Your Home Remodel
Plan early and be realistic to pull off a home construction project smoothly
Full StoryArchitectureGet a Perfectly Built Home the First Time Around
Yes, you can have a new build you’ll love right off the bat. Consider learning about yourself a bonus
Full StoryWorking With ProsGo Beyond the Basics When Interviewing Architects
Before you invest all that money and time, make sure you and your architect are well matched beyond the obvious levels
Full StoryRemodeling GuidesConstruction Timelines: What to Know Before You Build
Learn the details of building schedules to lessen frustration, help your project go smoothly and prevent delays
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