One of the most common question we get is "what does an Architect do?"
Well, below is a great link to CRANtv: "How to Choose an Architect for Your Project". A fairly balanced and thoughtful video of how and why to choose an Architect for your project.
Check it out...
http://network.aia.org/cran/Home http://www.youtube.com/CRANtv Licensed architects are specialists. Part of becoming one is to understand a multitude of details, products, and technologies within a specific field of design. This only happens with years of experience and continuing education. In order to find the right residential architect you've got to ask the right questions.