17
Aug
Who’s Better at Evaluating an Architect – The Homeowner or Builder?
Who do you think is in a better position to evaluate how well an architect does his job… a homeowner or a builder? From my perspective, it’s a builder...
17
Jun
Who Comes First… Architect or Builder?
This may seem like the proverbial “chicken or the egg” riddle… who do you hire first, the architect, the builder, or do you choose a design/build firm where both...
06
May
Quality vs. Quantity: Which Do You Prefer?
When it comes to construction, there seems to be 2 camps of people… those that prefer quality over quantity, & those that prefer the opposite. Personally, I’ll always choose...
18
Apr
How to Pay for Your Custom Home, Addition, or Remodeling Project
Have you ever wondered how to pay for a custom home, addition, or remodeling project? Find out from our Fairfield County based architect, DeMotte Architects. There are a few...
14
Apr
Home Building Predictions For 2020
The pandemic that’s sweeping across the world is clearly having an impact on both the architectural profession & the construction industry here in the U.S. Prior to the pandemic,...
10
Mar
Do You Really Need to Hire an Architect?
I was watching a show on Netflix recently called Grand Designs… looks like I’m a little late to the game as apparently it’s been on for 15 seasons. It’s...
09
Oct
Should An Architect Be Involved During Construction?
The importance of an architect’s involvement during construction: You’ve decided to take that giant leap to remodel your home, build an addition, or even build a custom home. You’ve...
17
Sep
How To Survive a Remodeling Project
Home Remodeling Advice From a Residential Architect in the CT / NY Area: Numerous things can go wrong once you begin a remodeling project. The biggest problem some homeowners...
28
Aug
Advice Before Tackling an Addition or Remodeling Project
Advice Before Construction: Listen to your architect: Hiring an architect for a project of any size is the best way to get the big picture up front & is...
19
Jun
Design / Build: Pros & Cons
When planning an addition or a custom home, there are primarily 2 ways to go about doing this & each will be explained below. Design / Bid / Build...
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