Studio47 Architects

In part 1 we learned that who to call first, and architect or a contractor, is not as important as getting both on board early. Establishing a solid foundation of communication, trust and predictability. Getting the architect and contractor on board together is only a start. Each will assemble their support crews of sub-contractors and engineers. Again, established relationships bringing trust and communication. Together, from the architect and builder down, this group of professionals will design and build the systems necessary to heat and cool your home, provide water, waste removal, lights and the structural framing.

I am a licensed architect living in the Boston metro area. I am member of the Boston Society of Architects, American Institute of Architects, have done some teaching/thesis advising and numerous other organizations and affiliations that really don't matter here. Mostly I am just a person with a passion for what I do, and as a designer I have a 'function follows form' (literally) modern approach. But as an architect I specialize in the fundamental service of problem solving and will engage in whatever kind of project allows me to do this every day.

An architect will make your budget his or her best friend and will negotiate to get the best materials and the best workmanship for a good price. More bang for your buck. An architect will not only advocate for your budget but will also design to reduce the life costs of energy consumption and maintenance. They spend time planning to avoid costly changes during construction by anticipating problems and solving them before they are a problem. All for what you might pay in sales tax for the project.