How to Select and Work with an Architect
May 5, 2010 by eralls
Filed under Events & Happenings
Last Saturday, the American Institute of Architects’ Seattle chapter (AIA Seattle) hosted a workshop, “How to Select and Work with an Architect.” For just $15 (or $20 per couple), attendees got an insider’s perspective on getting the best value for their investment, an up-close-and-personal look at what clients and architects can achieve together and answers to frequently asked questions.
If you missed this event, not to worry–AIA Seattle is hosting another seminar next month on Saturday, June 5. For more information and to register online, visit aiaseattle.org.
Survey Shows Homeowners Interested in Additions, Focusing on Energy Savings
March 11, 2010 by ljohnston
Filed under Green & Sustainable, Remodeling, slider
An interesting survey released this week by the American Institute of Architects shows that homeowners are upgrading their baths and kitchens and building additions to their homes instead of moving.
Here are popular features the architecture firms surveyed identified in different areas of the house:
Kitchen
- Recycling center
- Larger pantry space
- Renewable flooring materials
- Renewable countertop materials
- Computer area/recharging stations
- Integration with family space
- Drinking water filtration systems
Bathroom
- Water-saving toilets
- Radiant heated floors
- Accessibility/universal design
- LED lighting
- Doorless showers
Click here to read more of the findings from the American Institute of Architects Home Design Trends Survey for fourth quarter 2009, which focused on bathrooms and kitchens.
If you’ve been considering a kitchen or bath remodeling project, or adding space to your home, let us know.
Tip of the Week: Five Questions to Ask an Architect
In addition to showing you the latest projects we’re working on, we’d like to share some tips that could help you as you are considering working with an architect or going through the process.
Here are five questions the American Institute of Architects suggests asking an architect:
1. What does the architect see as important issues or considerations in your project?
2. What are the challenges of the project?
3. How will the architect gather information about your needs, goals, etc.?
4. How will the architect establish priorities and make decisions?
5. Who from the architecture firm will you be dealing with directly? Is that the same person who will be designing the project?
Who will be designing your project?
Getting started with these could lead to getting exactly what you want in the design of your home.