1. What does the architect see as important issues or

considerations in our project? What are the challenges of the project?

2. How will the architect approach our project? What process will be used?

3. How will the architect gather information about our needs, goals, etc.?

4. How will the architect establish priorities and make decisions?

20 Questions to Ask Your Architect

11. What are the steps in the design process?

12. How does the architect organize the process?

13. What does the architect expect us to provide?

14. What is the architect's design philosophy?

15. What is the architect's experience/track record with cost estimating?

16. What will the architect show us along the way to explain the project?

Will we see models, drawings, or sketches?

17. If the scope of the project changes later in the project, will there be
additional fees? How will these fees be justified?

18. What services does the architect provide during construction?

19. How disruptive will construction be?

How long is it expected to take to complete our project?

20. Does the architect have a list of past clients that the firm has worked with?

5. Who from the architecture firm will we be dealing with directly?

Is that the same person who will be designing the project?

6. Is the architect truly interested in this project?

7. How busy is the architect? Can this project fit within other office projects?

8. What sets this architect apart from the rest?

9. How does the architect establish fees?

10. What would the architect expect the fee to be for this project?