How much does an architect cost (again)…

If there’s one blog post that I return to again and again it’s this one. And it’s also the question I am asked the most; generally the question is along the lines: ‘How much does a set of plans cost’ Read More …

Working with an Architect – new @RIAIonline publication…

The RIAI has put together an excellent publication to guide you on ‘Working with an Architect’ The brochure includes: • WHAT ARCHITECTS DO • MAKING SURE YOU WORK WITH A REGISTERED ARCHITECT • HOW DO I FIND AN ARCHITECT? • Read More …

When trying to pick an architect – don’t focus too much on other houses they’ve done

Now this is a bit of a dichotomy: • You’re trying to pick the architect that’s perfect for you, your family and your project • Therefore you’re looking through their portfolio of work (HERE is ours by the way) • Read More …

How much does an architect cost ? 2017 Prices

This is the topic I return to again and again! THIS POST summarises and has links to the older posts (going back to 2010) THIS POST goes through our new business model for initial consultations and ‘sketch’ designs Pricing strategy Read More …

Why use an architect #2 – @RIAIonline mentioned

I wrote THIS POST a few days ago on why you should choose an architect as opposed to anyone else for your project. This included THIS PDF which outlined firstly the reasons for choosing an architect and secondly why you Read More …

Why choose an architect and why then choose us?

It’s becoming apparent that there are a lot of ‘non-architects’ out there providing ‘Architectural Services’ So why should you choose an architect? And then when you’ve decided on an architect – why should you choose Mark Stephens as yours? To Read More …

Skin in the Game (@bobborson mentioned again)

If you’re an architect, architecture student, interested in architecture or how architects work then if you’re not following Bob Borson’s blog ‘Life of an architect’ you should. One of my favourite posts on architectural fees (Part 2) gives no nonsense Read More …

Decisions on 2 planning appeals in. Not good.

Earlier this year I posted that we had 3 planning appeals going in; in fact it turned out to be 2. As one person commented “like buses you wait ages and then 2 come along at once.” You can read Read More …

How much does an architect and more specifically me cost ?

This must be one of the longest threads on this blog; I first wrote How much does an architect cost? in 2010. And then revisited the same topic ‘How much does an architect Cost?’ in 2012 So this post in Read More …

Planning tips #1-7: Roundup

I peaked a bit too early on this one when I mis-scheduled the posts. Anyway, here they all are in one post: Below are all the recent Planning Tips we’ve posted over the last week (or so) 1. Don’t Participate Read More …