Working with an Architect

How to find, hire and brief an architect for your project

• How to Write an Effective Architect's Brief - A good brief saves time, money, and disappointment. Here's exactly what to include when briefing your architect.
• What to Do If You Have a Dispute with Your Architect - From miscommunication to cost overruns, here's how to resolve common disputes with architects and when to escalate.
• How Much Does an Architect Cost in the UK? - A guide to architect fees in the UK, covering percentage-based fees, fixed fees and what affects the total cost of hiring an architect.
• Do I Need an Architect? - When you need an architect, when you might not, and the alternatives available for different types of building project.
• How to Find and Choose an Architect - Practical advice on finding an architect for your project, what to look for, and how to shortlist and appoint the right one.
• RIBA Work Stages Explained - A clear explanation of the RIBA Plan of Work stages, from initial brief to completion, and what happens at each stage of the design process.
• Architect vs Architectural Technologist: What's the Difference? - The key differences between architects and architectural technologists, including qualifications, skills and when to use each.
• Planning Drawings: What You Need for a Planning Application - The drawings and plans required for a planning application in the UK, including site plans, floor plans, elevations and what scale they should be at.
• Design and Access Statements: A Complete Guide - What a Design and Access Statement is, when one is required for a planning application, and what it should include.