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frequently asked
questions
Why use an architect
Will I need to employ anyone else
How long will it all take
How much will it cost
How involved can I get
What do I do next
Why use an architect
Architects are trained to take your brief and can see the
big picture – they look beyond your immediate requirements
to design flexible buildings that will adapt with the
changing needs of your home and business.
Architects solve problems creatively - when they are
involved at the earliest planning stage, they gain more
opportunities to understand your ideas, develop creative
solutions, and propose ways to reduce costs.
Architects can save you money by maximising your investment.
A well-designed building can reduce your bills now and
increase its long-term value.
Architects can manage your project from site selection to
completion. In many building projects the role of the
architect includes co-ordinating a team of specialist
consultants such as landscape architects, engineers,
quantity surveyors, interior designers, builders and
subcontractors.
Architects can save you time – by managing and co-ordinating
key project elements, allowing you to focus on your
organisation’s activities.
Architects can help your business – they create total
environments, interior and exterior, which are pleasing and
functional for the people who work and do business within
them.
(reference RIBA website 'why use an architect' , updated May
2003)
All architects need to
be registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB),
and are governed by its Code of Conduct. (www.arb.org.uk)
Architects may also
register with The Royal Institute of British Architects
(RIBA) to obtain Chartered status and are governed by its
Code of Conduct (www.architecture.com).
Architects are obliged
to undertake continuing training to keep abreast of current
developments in the construction industry, project
management, design issues and statutory regulations.
All practising
architects are required to hold professional indemnity
insurance.
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Will I need
to employ anyone else
Depending on the size and complexity of your project will
determine what other professionals will need to be involved.
Whatever the case, we can suggest and arrange a suitable
team to guide your project forward.
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How long will it take
As soon as we are appointed we will draw up a schedule for your project
and the various work stages. Depending on the
complexity of your project we will explain how long each
stage will take and set targets for their completion.
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How much will it cost
We take pride in tailoring our services to the particular
needs and budgets of any project. We ensure our fees are competitive
and aim to provide added value to every project.
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How involved can I get
In essence, as much as you would like to.
Any successful project is a result of a good working
relationship and collaboration between a client and
architect. We aim to guide and enable clients to take as
much involvement as they would like.
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What do I do next
Get in touch and we will arrange to meet you to assess how we can best
contribute to your project. At that meeting we will run
through what will be involved from the early stages of
developing a design to its construction.
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lapd chartered architects, Oxfordshire, UK
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