Anyone here an architect?

Started by Monsterlover, May 16, 2009, 07:40:11 AM

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B.Rock

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FWIW, in CA at least, if I remember right, you don't have to have a licensed architect or engineer design your house. As long as it meets code, you're fine. That's of course assuming it's not a 4 story steel frame or something. It may not be a good idea, but it's legal.
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Bun-bun

+1 on having an architect involved at some point.
They know codes and can point out problems in the design that might increase cost/decrease livability. A home architect program simply cuts down on the time an architect will take trying to get something started. By going into their office with a basic plan, and an idea of what finishes you want, you can save time, which saves $$. It will also help if you have a plat of the property the house will sit upon, showing elevation changes, and municipal systems (If any).
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herm

Quote from: Bun-bun on May 18, 2009, 02:01:26 PM
+1 on having an architect involved at some point.
They know codes and can point out problems in the design that might increase cost/decrease livability. A home architect program simply cuts down on the time an architect will take trying to get something started. By going into their office with a basic plan, and an idea of what finishes you want, you can save time, which saves $$. It will also help if you have a plat of the property the house will sit upon, showing elevation changes, and municipal systems (If any).

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Quote from: Bun-bun on May 18, 2009, 02:01:26 PM
+1 on having an architect involved at some point.
They know codes and can point out problems in the design that might increase cost/decrease livability. A home architect program simply cuts down on the time an architect will take trying to get something started. By going into their office with a basic plan, and an idea of what finishes you want, you can save time, which saves $$. It will also help if you have a plat of the property the house will sit upon, showing elevation changes, and municipal systems (If any).

Yes very good recommendations.

Monsterlover

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herm

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