Seth A Leeb Architect

  Choosing an   architect   is a process that takes time, careful consideration, and deliberation. Once you’ve put together your proposal, we recommend choosing between three to six architects to be on your short list, then narrowing it down from there. But if you’ve never gone through this experience before, how do you know what to look for? How do you determine who is the best architectural firm for the job? What qualifications should the successful firm have? We’ve put together a list of helpful criteria to guide you during the shortlisting process: Send out a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to all the architects you are considering hiring.  A RFQ is commonly used to shorten a long list of potential firms, and in addition to as much detail as possible about your project, including desired timelines, budget, and a detailed list of all services required For example, do you also need your architect to provide landscape architecture services? Make these things clear ...

  If you’re looking to hire an architect for your home remodel, have you considered setting up an architectural design selection committee? Anyone who has been involved with an architectural project before knows that choosing the right firm takes time and patience, it’s not a decision to make lightly and it requires a lot of thoughtful consideration. You want to be sure you choose a firm that has the necessary qualifications, and it’s crucial that they understand your vision and your project.  So, what is an architectural design selection committee, and how can it benefit your project? An architectural design committee is made up of various stakeholders and allows for a more diverse range of viewpoints and feedback. For example, if you’re planning to build a new gym, your committee will of course include architects, but it might also include others who will be using the space daily like personal trainers, gym staff, and assorted health and fitness professionals.  While yo...