Finding and Working with an Architect
Some Initial Help...

Why Should You Hire an Architect?
What Do Architects Do?
Six Steps to Design and Construction
20 Questions You Should Ask Your Architect
How to Find an Architect
Why should you select an AIA Architect?
A little confused about the terms used in architecture? Then be sure to print out our....
Glossary of Common Terms in Design and Construction


A Graphical Presentation titled "Searching for an Architect?"

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To SEARCH for one of our Potomac Valley Chapter Architects, CLICK HERE!

To complete our REFERRAL FORM, and request that our architects contact YOU to discuss your project, CLICK HERE!

Many of our members have Internet Websites for your review!


If you want some basic information about selecting an architect, be sure to read our
Beginner's Guide to Selecting an Architect
(or Adobe Acrobat Format)
If you're ready to get serious, see our more detailed
"You and Your Architect" - A complete guide to
selecting, and working with, an architect (or Adobe Acrobat Format)
Have questions about the different methods of Project Delivery? Then take a look at the brochure, "Project Delivery Strategies" (PDF file), from 3D/International, Inc.
If you would like to search outside our area for an architect, visit AIA's Architect Finder


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