Choosing an Architect
• Choose an architect that has experience.

• Make sure your architect addresses lighting, sound, heating, cooling, and parking issues when designing your project.

• Make sure that the architect investigates local planning requirements. Different geographic areas have different requirements, so it is important that your architect takes the time to become familiar with requirements that could affect your project.

• Make sure your architect investigates and resolves issues of traffic flow, turning lanes, utility hook-up, and any other issues with neighborhood impact. Access to the property (driveways) must meet local ordinances.

• Don't incur architectural costs until you've determined your borrowing capacity. This will prevent you from spending money on architectural plans that you may not be able to use.