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Before the construct of a home begins, the architect must design the concepts to fit in with the reality of codes, permits, structure, and plausibility. As the vocabulary of design can oftentimes be complex and esoteric, architects help bridge the gap between imagination and feasibility through interaction and cooperation with both the client and the contractors.

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An architect can take imagination and make it into a feasible, affordable, and workable blueprint that provides luxury as well as safety in a new home or addition. In addition, architects have a professional and ethical responsibility to respect and protect their clients from potential problems. The personal time and attention spent with a client ensures that the architect’s final product will safeguard the interests of the client as well as accomplish the goals of the project.

Architect fees will fluctuate somewhere between 5 and 10% of total construction costs, and some firms offer full packages that include the initial consultation through the final construction supervision. Utilizing an architect generally leads to getting it right the first time, so paying for the expertise of a professional can avert potential crisis and reduce the expense of paying more to rectify a mistake down the road.

By Barbara Poelle
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