FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our services are based on what the client needs. We do not want to provide more or less services than what is required. If the client knows exactly what they need and they have a clear budget, we can offer a fixed fee proposal. If the project is not clearly defined, it is better to start with an hourly agreement and convert that into a fixed fee when the parameters are better understood.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Architects are required by law to participate in continuing education to maintain licensure. Additionally, as members of the American Institute of Architects, we are required to participate in continuing education. Over the past two years, we have been developing our skills in a sustainable technology called Passive House. A house built using this methodology requires very little heat or air conditioning. In fact, this type of house can be heated using the natural energy from the sun and the heat generated from our own bodies to maintain a comfortable indoor environment. It is a true sustainable methodology.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
Architecture is simultaneously technical and creative, which fits my personality perfectly.