Why you need an Architect ??
Designing and building a home, office or property can be difficult.Arriving at the right design,town-planning process, setting a realistic budget, selecting materials,managing the building contract are just some of the tasks you will need to involve yourself with.
Each task requires specialist skills and disciplines. Combined, they can present a daunting, frustrating and time-consuming prospect. Get it wrong and you could be living with your mistake for a long time. Get it right, however, and it will be one of the most satisfying experiences of your life. You will increase your chances of getting it right by engaging an architect
Architect-designed buildings are better investments
Building a new home or office, or even extending your house, is likely to be the biggest single expenditure you are ever going to make. What you want from any investment is value and the knowledge that the value of your investment – your investment in good design – grows and continues to grow. Expenditure of such magnitude should not be considered without first getting the best advice you can. Start by consulting a registered architect. Architect designed buildings are highly sought after by an increasingly sophisticated, design-conscious market that is prepared to pay for the benefits and enjoyment derived from living with good design.
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What an architect does
An architect can manage the entire design and construction process.
Prelimnary meeting with the client involves formulation / discussion of brief, project requirements,client requirements etc..
An Architect :.
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Designs
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Consultants / Contractor appointment - co-ordination..
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Approval drawings issuance.
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Periodic Site Supervision
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Graphical Illustrations
Architects create environments
An architect sees the big picture.
Architects are specially educated to help you define what you want to build, present options you might never have considered.. Architects don’t just design four walls and a roof — they create total environments, both interiors and exteriors, that are functional and exciting places in which to work and live.
Architects solve problems creatively
Architects are trained problem solvers. Need more room for your growing family? Architects can show you how to enlarge / enrich your home, so you won’t have to move out. Have a limited budget? Architects can propose ways to get more for your investment than you imagined possible.
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A Gentle word to our potential CLIENTS
Architects are not appointed by Engineers ,Consultants, Contractors.
Architectural services are hired by Clients through:
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Selection
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Mutual Will
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Competitions
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Patronage
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Enlisted eligibilties by Authorities
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Invitation.
Architects will act as a bridge between the client & consultants/ contractors. Client & end users. End users & consultants/ contractors.
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What is the difference between Architect & Engineer ?
Architecture ~ The art and science of creating & designing physical Human made structures.This is the most generic dictionary definition. We Architects, have understood the science. & mastered the art of human made structures.
Engineering : Well its not in our domain to define Engineering.Let Engineers define that. But Engineering is entirely different from Architecture. Please do not confuse one with other. So are the professionals.
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Architect-designed buildings work better
Well-designed buildings solve problems of space and function and, fit comfortably into the environments that surround them. An architect knows how to plan rationally for best environmental performance, can advise about placing the building on your site to optimise views , to catch the sun, provide shade, promote natural cross-flow ventilation, and reduce / conserve energy. Architects are attuned to new building technologies and materials, and their application, to create efficient buildings that are light, airy, comfortable and stylish.
Well-designed buildings are generally healthier places.They're flexible, too, so that your building can grow and change as your needs change. Architect-designed buildings are more energy efficient, cheaper to operate and easier to maintain and adapt throughout their lifespan. In a world crying out for answers to issues of energy efficiency, global warming and climate change, an architect can show you how to integrate best-practice sustainability features with leading-edge design.
How Much Does an Architect Charge?
The cost of an architect’s services
depends on a number of factors,
some of which relate to the
architect’s experience, reputation
or method or operation. Clearly the rate for a recent graduate will be
less than that of a
experienced practitioner.
Likewise, a well known architect
will most probably be able to
command higher fees than an
unknown architect. An architect
who operates a small practice
from home will obviously have
lower overheads than a large city
practice and may therefore be
able to charge less. Hourly rates
normally include all normal office
overheads
Percentage Fees
This is a very common method of
charging fees. The architect
charges a percentage of the cost
of the building/ site development/ construction (usually the cost on
completion).It does not include land cost. The advantage of a
percentage fee basis is that a fee
agreement can be reached at the
earliest possible time. It is normal
for the fee to change with the cost
of the work so if, for example, the client
increases the size of the job, the
architect’s fee will increase
proportionately.
Lump Sum Fees
This is also a common method of
setting fees. The architect agrees
on a fixed sum of money for an
agreed scope of work. Normally
the fee will not change if the cost
of the building changes. This has
the advantage that the client
always knows exactly how much
the architect’s fee will be.
Time Charge Fees
The architect will charge for his/her
work on an agreed hourly / daily /
weekly rate. It is useful when a
client wishes to seek advice on a
project.
