Isnt an architect too expensive?
Architect fees reflect the time it would take to do a particular job with the due diligence and care required to perform it responsibly. Architects in BC must comply substantially with the Tariff of Fees issued by the Architectural Institute of BC (AIBC) to ensure a level playing field and to avoid fee under-cutting. An architect may either work on a percentage based fee (normally referred to as a fixed fee) or hourly. An architect is required to charge for any advice that is dispensed. In the end the money put into professional services is reaped in your satisfaction in the custom design of your home, the reduction of your stress during the design and construction phases, and the increased value that an architect designed home has in the real estate market. An architect can even approach your project from the beginning with a view to designing to maximize your bang for your buck. In general terms, people can tell if something is well designed and engaging an architect can add this val
