Architects

We think that we know what an Architect is, but the reality is that they come in many different flavours. Some are qualified and registered members of the RIBA. For smaller domestic sized projects though, you will not require a licensed Architectural. There are many career derivatives which include building professionals such as Building Designers and Architectural Technologists.

Essentially if you are employing an Architect or Technologist etc. on a small scale residential project [your home], then you might only require them if you need to apply for planning. For example, you will not need an Architect if you simply wish only to remove a few internal walls.

An Architect translates your brief, ideas and requirements into a design which are not only sympathetic to your needs, but also those of Building Control. They provide drawings, sketches and specifications to help your Structural Engineer and Builder to understand how the project is viewed from the home owners perspective. These drawings will begin at conceptual sketches and 3D models. It is not unheard of to get engineers and builders estimates from these drawings alone.

To qualify for Building Regulations, the Architect may well need to develop these initial sketches and ideas into fully blown detailed drawings for their clients. Fully detailed drawings are not always necessary, as some projects are very small.

Architectural drawings help to solidify a design. This helps to assess and keep track of future design developments and common client updates and changes. Which could save you a lot of money in the long run.

Architects can also act as clients representatives and project managers if employed as such. Very handy on large projects where it is essential for the building professionals to act and communicate as a team.

If you are looking for Architectural assistance, then please let use know at Avatar Engineers.