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Why should I use an architect at all?
Can I not go straight to a builder?
Architects have the most appropriate training and experience to design, co-ordinate and manage a building project. Stating the obvious - builders specialise in building and architects specialise in designing the building with its internal and external spaces. Going straight to a builder means you miss out on the very important design stage. By using homearchitect.ie, you will end up with a home that is right for you, and that you'll love living in and that will ensure that your investment maximises its potential. It is important that the finished project adds value to your property - badly designed extensions can reduce the value of your property.
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Why should I use homearchitect?
homearchitect.ie is a pay-as-you-go architectural service to homeowners. It is clear, transparent, accessible, easy-to-use and customer friendly. Rather than appointing one particular architect to run the complete project on your behalf, homearchitect offers you a choice. At homearchitect you can use the skills and services of your architect as much or as little as you want. To get your project off the ground you will need an initial house visit; after this visit homearchitect will discuss your next possible steps via a menu of further architectural services. The service has been designed so that you can select those services that suit your budget and your project. You may choose to use your architect across every aspect of the project or just simply for ideas and advice. Importantly, you always stay in control.
Click here to find out more about the initial visit or to get your project started.
What is an RIAI Registered Architect?
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI), founded in 1839, is the representative body for professionally qualified architects in Ireland. A high standard of professional competence is maintained by examination prior to entry, continuing professional development and information programmes.
Are all homearchitectarchitects registered?
All homearchitect architects have undergone strict selection and are also registered with the RIAI. This way, you can be certain you are getting expert advice from architects experienced in residential projects.
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How does homearchitect select an architect for my particular project?
We select your architect primarily on region. Because many regions have their own style of property, it means your architect will have experience working on a similar property. All of our architects are very experienced residential architects and have gone through a full selection and training programme by homearchitect so you can be assured you will be getting the best possible advice.
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How will I know that the architect selected will design in the style I want?
All of our architects are experienced residential architects who are able to work across a range of designs and styles. The homearchitect system has been created to ensure homeowners get the designs they want, rather than having an architect impose a style on them. All projects start with an initial house visit - the interactive design session with your architect. During the initial house visit you will be heavily involved in the design process - your ideas and feedback will be encouraged to ensure the final designs are exactly what you want. To date the architects involved in homearchitect have worked on over 300 homes spanning a huge range of client briefs and styles. Have a look at our case studies to see the types of projects that we have worked on.
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Will the architect be able to tell me if what I have in mind is feasible or the best possible solution?
The objective of the initial house visit is to make sure you are fully informed and in the best possible position to make a decision and move forward. Your architect will review all the options with you and discuss the implications of each option. They will be available to answer any additional questions you may have.
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What is the structure of homearchitect?
homearchitect is a licensed network. This means that architects apply to join our network, and we select architects based on a set of strict criteria. All of our architects are experienced in domestic architecture and have undergone a full training programme, so you can be sure you will receive high quality, professional advice.
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How about a free visit to see if I like you guys?
We do not believe anything constructive can be achieved in a free 45-minute sales chat. Our initial visits are designed to get your project going as quickly as possible. What typically might take six weeks of to-ing and fro-ing between you and your architect can now be achieved in one of our initial four hour visits. We ensure you are fully involved in the process, in control and clear about what is happening.
