How To Prepare for Your Project Meetings

So you’ve chosen your architect or architecture firm—what’s next? This video will walk you through what to expect and how to prepare for the next phase: the design process.

Working with a professional architect or firm should be a collaborative, exciting, and informed experience. In this video, you’ll learn how to get the most out of your relationship with your architect and ensure that your project is planned and designed exactly how you envision it—on time and within budget.

In this video, we cover:

• Clarifying Your Project Scope, Budget & Timeline
  Learn how to outline your goals and communicate your requirements clearly from the beginning—so your architect can deliver results that align with your expectations.

• How to Prepare for Design Meetings
  Discover what information to gather and questions to ask before your first meeting to make the most of your time and keep your project moving forward.

• Understanding the Design Phases
  We walk you through the typical 6 phases of the architectural design process:
  Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding & Negotiation, and Construction Administration.

• Why First Concepts Are Just the Beginning
  Gain insight into how concept designs evolve, and why being open to feedback leads to stronger design outcomes.

• The Importance of Asking Questions and Keeping an Open Mind
  Open communication and curiosity are your best tools. We explain how staying engaged and receptive throughout the process leads to a better-designed project.

Whether you’re building a home, commercial space, or another type of structure, this guide helps you confidently navigate the early stages after selecting your architect—so you can start your project off right.