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Architect Savings
The services of an architect have been shown to lower costs
in most construction or renovation projects in the following
ways.
- Simplifying structural systems so that support is provided
only where it's needed.
- Detailed planning to avoid construction errors, incomplete
orders, and materials that are incompatible. Getting it
right on paper is much less expensive than problems in the
field.
- Use of up-to-date systems and materials. Building
technology is constantly changing and improving. An
Architect's job is to keep current with recent innovations
that can save time and money.
- Designing for long-term maintenance. The cost of replacing
materials that deteriorate due to misapplication can add
costs to a construction budget.
- Indoor environmental quality is important in today's tight
buildings. If this is not addressed in design, mold, rot and
unhealthy air can be dangerous to a building's owners.
- Designing for minimal energy and resource consumption can
result in less material use and smaller systems. It's good
for the environment and good for the pocketbook.
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