ᐅ Architect / Architecture

Discover how to realize your vision together with the right architect and understand the role architecture plays in creating your dream home!

Evaluation of Floor Plan – Size – Uncertain

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Neubau27•24 Mar 2026 16:08

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ypg • 7 Apr 2026 22:56

The architect has become emotional and does not want to continue. How should I proceed now?

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Ohropax•11 Mar 2026 17:41

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MachsSelbst • 17 Mar 2026 00:27

How does the collaboration with architects work, especially when it comes to creating building plans?

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D_Frohnau•20 Jan 2026 21:49

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11ant • 20 Jan 2026 22:15

Is this wall load-bearing, or can it be removed?

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Theyd•14 Jan 2026 19:54

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csaf3256 • 15 Jan 2026 19:13

Prefabricated House: Ceiling Height Lower Than Agreed – Points of Reference for Damage Assessment

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SchreinerKl•7 Jan 2026 20:48

Answers: 28

11ant • 10 Jan 2026 00:50

Bauatelier W3, Hans Wurth – Construction Experience?

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Mick1961•24 Sep 2025 12:02

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Mick1961 • 24 Sep 2025 12:02

What should be included in the architect contract for work phases 1–4?

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Rathmal•12 Sep 2025 01:19

Answers: 6

11ant • 12 Sep 2025 16:13

Extension and Renovation: Architect’s Fees Phases 1–4

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Hausaus1920ern•3 Aug 2025 10:13

Answers: 14

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Schorsch_baut • 7 Aug 2025 13:36

Single-family house floor plan optimization: hallways too narrow and long, saving square meters, staircase to the attic

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JoMIBaGa•4 Jul 2025 21:26

Answers: 3

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JoMIBaGa • 4 Jul 2025 22:22

Neighbor plans to build a semi-detached house with a staggered layout

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m0LN4rius•1 Jul 2025 15:55

Answers: 29

11ant • 3 Jul 2025 14:27

Prefabricated Solid House vs. Traditional Masonry Construction

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skyliner905•21 Oct 2024 15:17

Answers: 9

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Franke89 • 6 May 2025 20:27

Crack in basement ceiling is getting larger—who should I contact?

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KellerMaus•27 Feb 2025 02:06

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KellerMaus • 29 Apr 2025 19:31

Older building constructed around 1970, no basement, replace or enlarge windows?

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Zoe Sommer•2 Apr 2025 13:09

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Zoe Sommer • 3 Apr 2025 11:54

The planner does not carry out any cost calculations according to DIN 276.

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Antjeaergert•11 Feb 2025 01:14

Answers: 60

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wiltshire • 14 Feb 2025 19:21

Energy-Efficient Home Renovation: Is Involving an Architect Beneficial?

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ChriLenaMZ•22 Jan 2025 21:31

Answers: 13

11ant • 23 Jan 2025 23:12

Approximate Costs for Building Design by an Architect

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funsurfer78•9 Dec 2024 09:33

Answers: 15

11ant • 10 Dec 2024 12:34

Architectural Services – What Is Common at Each Stage?

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Budenzauber•21 Jul 2024 13:31

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Budenzauber • 5 Dec 2024 10:57

Architect’s Proposal for Phase 0 (Pre-Design)

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Newbee-BW•30 Nov 2024 23:11

Answers: 8

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ypg • 1 Dec 2024 14:50

Design phases 1-3 / design phases 1-4 by architect for new single-family house construction

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greeny52•27 Nov 2024 12:43

Answers: 1

11ant • 27 Nov 2024 18:25

Is this prefabricated construction or traditional solid construction? Any experiences?

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davidx1898•17 Nov 2024 21:59

Answers: 4

11ant • 18 Nov 2024 00:05

Is it normal to have a wide price range between architects?

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Benutzername12•12 Oct 2024 15:11

Answers: 4

11ant • 18 Oct 2024 00:01

Architect commissions a surveyor without the homeowner’s consent.

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Silvia T.•25 Sep 2024 16:23

Answers: 45

schubert79 • 28 Sep 2024 06:34

Looking for Architects in Munich and Surrounding Areas (Recommendations?)

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Tom_muc•8 Nov 2020 17:22

Answers: 15

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bauenix • 25 Sep 2024 18:43

HOAI and Eligible Costs in Turnkey Construction

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Bergblume•4 Aug 2024 13:49

Answers: 3

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Mucuc22 • 6 Aug 2024 12:18

Final inspection with architect – is an expert recommended?

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Viki1984•23 Jul 2024 11:28

Answers: 8

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nordanney • 25 Jul 2024 13:23

Comparison Between Architect and General Contractor or Turnkey Construction

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Fabian3000•23 Jul 2024 19:44

Answers: 13

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RayB • 24 Jul 2024 21:09

Architect's Fee for a Single-Family Home

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Suppenkelle•28 May 2024 07:38

Answers: 20

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thangorodrim • 5 Jul 2024 09:44

Is the architect's cost estimate realistic?

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PascalBW•13 May 2024 08:48

Answers: 15

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Jentopa • 24 May 2024 09:26

Experience with architect cost estimates?

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Benutzer225•4 May 2024 14:17

Answers: 36

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mr.xyz1 • 10 May 2024 08:13

Construction Supervision: Why / How Often / From Whom

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SebastianH.•25 Sep 2020 12:12

Answers: 26

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Loungeflow • 30 Mar 2024 20:27

Building with an Architect – What Are Your Experiences?

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ruby27•11 Mar 2024 12:27

Answers: 16

11ant • 15 Mar 2024 12:42

Architect – Preliminary Consultation Costs

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StefanC•21 Jan 2024 20:11

Answers: 9

11ant • 22 Jan 2024 18:01

BBQ – Construction-Related Quality Control

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Gregor_K•29 Mar 2023 22:43

Answers: 42

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Mötelly • 6 Jan 2024 13:58

Roof Renovation with an Architect – How to Achieve Your Renovated Roof

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JonasPaul•11 Oct 2023 08:50

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JonasPaul • 13 Oct 2023 19:38

Architect for initial design phases 1 and 2 in Upper Bavaria, new construction

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sebastian84•4 Oct 2023 18:35

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11ant • 12 Oct 2023 01:13

Unknown symbol in floor plan: opening or breakthrough

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MavGer1811•27 Sep 2023 14:51

Answers: 16

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kbt09 • 27 Sep 2023 19:08

Assessment/Evaluation of the Architect’s Work in Home Renovation

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r.dahlhausen•13 Sep 2023 16:57

Answers: 4

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NatureSys • 14 Sep 2023 10:17

Shell construction company builds basement smaller than in the approved building plans

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domino55•28 Jan 2023 21:18

Answers: 51

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Gerddieter • 29 Aug 2023 20:36

Searching for an Architect in the Paderborn Area – Timber Construction

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Bauen1899•4 Aug 2023 13:31

Answers: 7

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ypg • 16 Aug 2023 19:23

Architect Specializing in Renovations and Extensions, Northern Munich Area

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hausbau_phobos•11 Aug 2023 18:38

Answers: 12

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hausbau_phobos • 15 Aug 2023 14:39

Flat-rate offer for a multi-family house negotiation?

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BlackSwan•7 Aug 2023 21:40

Answers: 2

11ant • 8 Aug 2023 01:02

The architect wants to handle only design phases 1 through 4.

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Maulwurfbau•10 May 2023 14:23

Answers: 17

11ant • 30 Jul 2023 00:30

Construction supervision by an independent expert?

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Stefanoi•18 Aug 2012 13:37

Answers: 17

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Osnabruecker • 3 Jul 2023 13:04

Architect's Quote – Your Thoughts?

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Frosti2•22 May 2023 10:06

Answers: 7

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hanghaus2023 • 22 May 2023 18:13

Architectural Design Phases 1-4 – Which Documents Are Required?

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prisma17•20 May 2022 22:06

Answers: 33

11ant • 18 Jan 2023 23:20

Architect Not Meeting the Schedule – What Can Be Done?

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nico333•27 Sep 2022 09:37

Answers: 21

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nico333 • 4 Oct 2022 10:40

Cost Estimation for the Architect and the Resulting Fees

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Marc1982•11 Aug 2022 13:09

Answers: 9

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maulwurf79 • 12 Aug 2022 09:06

Crack in the Concrete Floor Slab

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Robin82•8 Aug 2022 09:47

Answers: 13

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Robin82 • 11 Aug 2022 10:47

Architect – Flat-Rate Quote Instead of Fee Structure for Residential Single-Family House

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gregman22•25 May 2022 08:09

Answers: 12

11ant • 27 May 2022 13:11

Phases 1-3 with the architect and a fixed-price offer—is there any drawback?

Araknis•20 May 2022 14:09

Answers: 19

11ant • 22 May 2022 20:42

Which documents are required after design phase 3

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HeikoW.123•22 Apr 2022 09:42

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HeikoW.123 • 22 Apr 2022 09:42

Is the architect fulfilling their contractual obligations?

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ArthasLK•16 Apr 2022 05:24

Answers: 6

11ant • 16 Apr 2022 14:52

Negotiating Preliminary Design Fees with an Architect

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moooooo32•22 Feb 2022 15:53

Answers: 6

rick2018 • 23 Feb 2022 06:15

Staircase offset by 10 cm – what are the options?

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morgenstern•4 Jan 2022 00:43

Answers: 39

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morgenstern • 2 Feb 2022 15:34

Architect not registered with the professional chamber – is that a disadvantage?

Araknis•17 Oct 2021 23:25

Answers: 11

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driver55 • 7 Jan 2022 10:31

Problems with Architects – Building Permit / Planning Permission Process

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Kalibri•11 Dec 2021 16:10

Answers: 18

11ant • 6 Jan 2022 18:45

Architect, contract under HOAI 2013 – refusal to perform services

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stephan.l•15 May 2019 10:00

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guckuck2 • 4 Jan 2022 14:26

Construction supervision through a homeowners’ protection association, private builders’ organization, technical inspection agency (such as TÜV or DEKRA), independent expert, or another option...?

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Bauexperte•2 Dec 2015 16:04

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homecomer • 3 Jan 2022 14:29

Issues with the Architect's Invoice for a Planned Construction Project

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Wildente•12 Dec 2021 17:55

Answers: 25

11ant • 14 Dec 2021 13:46

Would house-building checklists be helpful to you? – Survey

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Jann St•30 Nov 2021 07:40

Answers: 26

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hampshire • 2 Dec 2021 11:16

External Construction Supervisors Berlin / Brandenburg toward the West

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Cori&Patrick•31 Aug 2021 23:04

Answers: 24

11ant • 28 Oct 2021 16:16

Architect Agreement for Single-Family Home – Is This Acceptable?

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UJS-Nord•25 Oct 2021 20:07

Answers: 3

11ant • 25 Oct 2021 22:28

Architect Recommendations in the Region Between Deggendorf and Passau

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Augustiner•26 Sep 2021 21:17

Answers: 5

11ant • 15 Oct 2021 11:37

Architect or Structural Engineer – When Is Each the Right Choice?

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JohnnyEH•7 Sep 2021 20:08

Answers: 10

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pagoni2020 • 8 Sep 2021 21:14

Building inspector for the entire construction process or just the final inspection

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Pwnage619•2 Sep 2021 08:00

Answers: 16

11ant • 3 Sep 2021 11:55

Looking for an Independent Construction Supervisor in Munich

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Franziska B.•22 Aug 2021 14:21

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LudwigMuc • 22 Aug 2021 16:55

When is it considered a construction defect? A wall misplaced by 10 cm

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FloOlden•20 Aug 2021 23:02

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ypg • 22 Aug 2021 13:21

Could this arch be self-supporting?

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BMwuppdich•12 Jul 2021 21:13

Answers: 25

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apokolok • 9 Aug 2021 14:07

Architect Agreement for a Single-Family Home – Is It Appropriate?

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xstelas•15 Jul 2021 13:31

Answers: 11

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Zaba12 • 20 Jul 2021 12:32

Architect and/or landscape architect in Nuremberg

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HausKlaus16•14 Jul 2021 12:41

Answers: 11

11ant • 16 Jul 2021 15:23

Installing an Awning on an Exterior Wall

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Reini1234•18 Jun 2021 14:12

Answers: 7

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pagoni2020 • 21 Jun 2021 10:58

Architect misses renovation deadlines and forgets agreements. What to do?

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Sube•28 May 2021 08:43

Answers: 18

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Sube • 17 Jun 2021 06:51

Is it necessary to have an independent expert in addition to the architect and construction manager?

Hendrik1980•12 Jun 2021 13:47

Answers: 14

11ant • 15 Jun 2021 12:01

Expert Consultant During the Construction Phase

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Jann St•7 Jun 2021 21:51

Answers: 22

Nida35a • 14 Jun 2021 09:56

Optimal finished floor height relative to the street level

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winnetou78•29 Sep 2017 19:45

Answers: 75

i_b_n_a_n • 10 Jun 2021 20:13

Fixed-Price Contract, Price Increases, and Rights

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ArtemR90•30 May 2021 15:56

Answers: 10

Lotti88 • 2 Jun 2021 17:47

Initial Consultation / Architect Selection

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stfn_86•10 Feb 2021 20:22

Answers: 34

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Gerddieter • 12 May 2021 22:59

Subdivision of an existing semi-detached property plot

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Wiesel123•20 Apr 2021 10:47

Answers: 9

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Hausbaer • 21 Apr 2021 06:48

House Handover: What Should I Pay Attention To?

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Zenjamino•19 Apr 2021 06:27

Answers: 7

kati1337 • 19 Apr 2021 14:24

Change of appearance to prevent defects

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kinderpingui•21 Mar 2021 09:26

Answers: 10

11ant • 2 Apr 2021 16:02

Design phases 1 to 4 with the architect, new construction originally planned with a general contractor, but...

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albert5•29 Mar 2021 23:36

Answers: 14

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hampshire • 31 Mar 2021 14:00

Continuing education for architects, fully qualified lawyers,...

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Seven1984•21 Mar 2021 07:31

Answers: 38

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ypg • 23 Mar 2021 17:09

Current progress noted on the architect’s invoice?

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Schubbiano•7 Mar 2021 21:19

Answers: 2

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Schubbiano • 8 Mar 2021 19:45

Homeowners’ Protection Association and Expert as a Solution?

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Jugadat•5 Mar 2021 20:18

Answers: 14

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Snowy36 • 7 Mar 2021 22:29

Why does the contractor bring an architect?

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Howtnted•14 Feb 2021 20:32

Answers: 3

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parcus • 15 Feb 2021 23:08

Architect’s Fees and Construction Log

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bowbow91•30 Jan 2021 14:03

Answers: 14

11ant • 3 Feb 2021 00:05

Requesting feedback on the architect’s total fee

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Micha85•25 Jan 2021 18:45

Answers: 4

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Gerddieter • 25 Jan 2021 23:56

Buying a New Home from a Developer: Is a Building Inspector or Expert Needed?

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Flash.Zero•27 Dec 2020 19:32

Answers: 6

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nordanney • 28 Dec 2020 11:11

Opinion on an Architect’s Proposal

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patrick_01•22 Nov 2020 19:23

Answers: 6

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Lumpi_LE • 24 Nov 2020 07:47

Finding a construction consultant / building inspector

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RoswithaC•22 Nov 2020 20:32

Answers: 1

11ant • 23 Nov 2020 00:39

Architect Did Not Deliver – Who Bears the Costs?

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JohannFugger•10 Oct 2020 10:34

Answers: 68

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hampshire • 24 Oct 2020 22:48

What technical documents are provided to the owner/property manager by the developer?

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fraubauer•16 Oct 2020 17:10

Answers: 5

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Aphrodithe • 17 Oct 2020 17:08

Interior designer on a fee basis

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Hyggeby•16 Sep 2020 19:58

Answers: 5

11ant • 17 Sep 2020 16:47

Is Hiring a Building Inspector for the Final Inspection Beneficial?

kati1337•29 May 2020 23:30

Answers: 11

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ypg • 8 Sep 2020 12:17

Fabricating Reinforcement for Concrete Columns

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Jin85•6 Sep 2020 07:18

Answers: 1

Vicky Pedia • 6 Sep 2020 17:18

Architect for the design of a single-family home in the Kitzingen/Würzburg area

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Birdie84•2 Aug 2020 09:17

Answers: 13

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Birdie84 • 5 Sep 2020 14:51

Costs for Structural Engineering / Fair Quote?

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smallwood•26 Aug 2020 23:03

Answers: 4

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Lumpi_LE • 27 Aug 2020 06:45

Conversion of a Single-Family Home – Architect’s Scope of Services, Phases 1 to 4

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nbghaus•26 Aug 2020 00:07

Answers: 2

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nbghaus • 26 Aug 2020 12:54

What percentage deviation from the building plans is generally allowed?

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REH63110•13 Aug 2020 19:12

Answers: 16

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pagoni2020 • 14 Aug 2020 22:53

Timber Frame House Renovation – Architect or Structural Engineer?

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Egon der 3.•9 Aug 2020 22:19

Answers: 10

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HilfeHilfe • 13 Aug 2020 06:53