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The Value of an Architect

Includes list of AIA Delaware members who offer Residential Services (free download).

Residential Architects

​AIA architects pursue design excellence and uphold ethical standards of practice.

Few people realize how complicated it is to build - that is until they find themselves lost in the maze of design options, building codes, zoning laws, contractors, and so on. No two building projects are exactly alike, so there is no single, clear-cut path to follow.  The architect is the one professional who has the education, training, experience, and vision to guide you through the entire design and construction process, from helping you define what you want to build to helping you get the most for your construction dollar.​
You + Your Architect

​“Architecture” isn’t only for museums, corporations, and the very wealthy. Whether you are remodeling a kitchen, creating your dream home, or planning a commercial building, working with an architect can save time and money while making your new environment more functional, comfortable, and sustainable. The result is a project that is beautiful, original, and distinctive. 

​The challenge lies in knowing how to communicate with your architect in ways that will enable you to get the most from this special collaboration.

You and Your Architect can help you to do so—personally, professionally, and creatively.
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  • Why Should You Hire an Architect?
  • How Do You Find the Right Architect?
  • Interviewing an Architect
  • 6 Steps Toward Building Your Dream
Why & How to Hire an Architect for Your Home Building Project (includes list of Delaware Licensed Architects who provide residential architecture services.)