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	<title>Comments on: What questions should I ask a reference for a residential architect?</title>
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		<title>By: Annie</title>
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		<dc:creator>Annie</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>1. How do they bill?  
- is it hourly?
- is it based on the project cost as a %?
- is it a flat fee?

2. Who will be working on my project?
- one architect?
- several architects?
- experienced ones?
- project managers?
- drafters?

3. What is included in the price?
- designs?
- construction documents?
- construction administration?
- site visits?

4. What sort of issues came up on your project?
- plans drawn correctly the first time?
- clear communication with the contractors?
- were the correct materials used?

5. Did the price of the project fluctuate?

6. What accredidation does this architect have?
- are they a member of AIA?
- how much experience do they have?
- have they worked on many other projects similiar to yours?

7. Who is responsible for the subcontractors?
- do you have to find your own structural engineer / drywall hangers / painters?
- are their fees included in your quote?
- who makes sure they have up to date drawings / change orders?

8. How long did the project take?
- did it drag out over the specified time?

9. Were the people friendly and courteous?
- did they return phone calls promptly?
- did they explain any billing questions?

10. Ask the references if they considered any other architects.  If they say &quot;no&quot; then they probably didn&#039;t ask for references either and just used the 1st one in the phone book.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;I am an office manager for an achitect firm</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1. How do they bill?<br />
- is it hourly?<br />
- is it based on the project cost as a %?<br />
- is it a flat fee?</p>
<p>2. Who will be working on my project?<br />
- one architect?<br />
- several architects?<br />
- experienced ones?<br />
- project managers?<br />
- drafters?</p>
<p>3. What is included in the price?<br />
- designs?<br />
- construction documents?<br />
- construction administration?<br />
- site visits?</p>
<p>4. What sort of issues came up on your project?<br />
- plans drawn correctly the first time?<br />
- clear communication with the contractors?<br />
- were the correct materials used?</p>
<p>5. Did the price of the project fluctuate?</p>
<p>6. What accredidation does this architect have?<br />
- are they a member of AIA?<br />
- how much experience do they have?<br />
- have they worked on many other projects similiar to yours?</p>
<p>7. Who is responsible for the subcontractors?<br />
- do you have to find your own structural engineer / drywall hangers / painters?<br />
- are their fees included in your quote?<br />
- who makes sure they have up to date drawings / change orders?</p>
<p>8. How long did the project take?<br />
- did it drag out over the specified time?</p>
<p>9. Were the people friendly and courteous?<br />
- did they return phone calls promptly?<br />
- did they explain any billing questions?</p>
<p>10. Ask the references if they considered any other architects.  If they say &quot;no&quot; then they probably didn&#8217;t ask for references either and just used the 1st one in the phone book.<br /><b>References : </b><br />I am an office manager for an achitect firm</p>
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		<title>By: Dave</title>
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		<dc:creator>Dave</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:21:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Do they have references? How long have you been in business? Do you have a portfolio?&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do they have references? How long have you been in business? Do you have a portfolio?<br /><b>References : </b></p>
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		<title>By: jacartamonkey</title>
		<link>http://www.architecture-index.com/residential/what-questions-should-i-ask-a-reference-for-a-residential-architect/comment-page-1#comment-4100</link>
		<dc:creator>jacartamonkey</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:49:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Did the process go smoothly?
Are you satisfied with the product?&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did the process go smoothly?<br />
Are you satisfied with the product?<br /><b>References : </b></p>
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