Because hiring an architect 
Why visit a doctor?
definitely exist today a number of possibilities to buy a home, but houses built in series lack the most important, were not made or thought for those who will inhabit the most absurd is that we can not even say in distributions, colors, textures, preferences, tastes, whims, etc., and we to choose what best suits us (which exists in the spectrum of real estate deals while not an ideal) and should be the most important since the economic sacrifices that are made when purchasing any type of housing we should give right to create our own living spaces.
Homes in series does not seek to satisfy the next resident, but take care of business developers seeking reduce costs at the expense of it, the end of the buyers lack the trained eye of the construction details and € or own facilities in a home.
An architect can advise from the purchase of land, verification of the topography, orientation, location and betterment of self and above all in the style, needs, preferences, likes, hobbies, features and insulation of a comprehensive project.
A serious architect, must receive the project and not conditional on "I give the project the construction given me."
The cost of a residential project ranges from 1% to 5% of the total cost of construction, this depends on the prestige of the firm of architects is it worth it? And if we take into account that we are in the hands of a professional and eventually pays off more than it not only bought a lined paper and measures, but a study project where they can develop activities of our tastes, habits and needs.
How to identify a good architectural firm?
First of all you have to verify that the architect is entitled, that has an office and / or office and address where to find it, that has a protafolio of work done, they can observe and visit the buildings they built, that is collegial and above all trust transmitted to them.
Today there are many builders, civil engineers, contractors, builders super, chambered and friends of the friend, who will try to convince them that they are the best economic option to build your residential space, but it is true, only architects are profile and are academically prepared to meet the functional spaces in the welfare of any individual. Why go to the pediatrician when a child gets sick and not a gynecologist or a sorcerer, or dentist when we have a toothache and not the plastic surgeon? Well, because each profession is an expert in something specific.
Finding an architect meets the above requirements, before starting work on a residential project they should ask some questions to the development of the draft, with tastes and needs.
Second, you must submit a budget specifying the scope of the (description of materials, labor cost, taxes and fees).
Third, the architect must be supported in all aspects of the work, from black to the finish work (painting, window frames, woodwork, floors, etc.) as this stage is very important to the welfare of each individual.
Finally, an architect must be a design consultant in the construction of u and living space call it home, office, shop, store or business, etc.
And you reader? what is your opinion?
source: January magazine arquiectos bar chih.
