Your choice of architect is a crucial decision that will determine how successful your building project will be. There are many types of designer, but architects are the only ones who spend seven years in training and have to be registered with the Architects Registration Board – a government body that maintains standards. Other professionals may be less qualified but many of them are very good at designing houses – if you go down this route always check out their expertise and satisfy yourself that they are up to the job.
But for the sake of this feature, I’m going to be focusing on how to get the best out of an architect’s skills and training.