ᐅ Architectural services phases 1 through 4

Hello everyone,

My girlfriend and I are currently planning to build a house. We have already received a few quotes from general contractors (GCs), which I personally found quite expensive. That’s why we recently met with an architect who is also an energy consultant. Initially, we wanted to build a KfW55 house to qualify for the KfW loan, but we have since moved away from that idea. The plan now is to first see what energy standard we can achieve and, based on that, potentially invest more in insulation or other improvements.

Regardless, we are interested to know if the architect’s offer seems comprehensive and if we could then hand everything over to a GC to carry out the work.

1 Planning
1.1 BASIC INVESTIGATION | PRELIMINARY PLANNING
 Clarifying the project requirements and advising on the full scope of services
 Analyzing the fundamentals and coordinating project objectives
 Revising the initial draft
 Advising on the selection of other professionals involved in the planning process
 Developing a planning concept including alternative solutions
 Integrating services from other professionals involved in the planning
 Cost estimation according to DIN 276
 Summarizing the results
1 Flat fee. 1,200.00 EUR 1,200.00 EUR

1.2 DESIGN PLANNING | ENERGY CONCEPT
 Developing the planning concept considering design, functional, technical, building physics, economic, and energy-related requirements, using contributions from other professionals involved, up to a complete design including graphical representation
 Negotiating with authorities regarding permit approval
 Cost calculation according to DIN 276
 Calculating the energy balance (efficiency house calculation) according to the Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV) in its current version
 Providing the energy performance certificate according to the Energy Saving Ordinance in its current version
 Compiling all design documents
1 Flat fee. 2,800.00 EUR 2,800.00 EUR

1.3 PERMIT PLANNING
 Preparing documentation required by public law for permits or approvals, including applications for any exceptions or exemptions
 Submitting the building permit application
1 Flat fee. 800.00 EUR 800.00 EUR

What do the experts think about this offer and the prices?

Best regards,
Teutates

PS: We are currently traveling in New Zealand, so replies might be delayed.

Is there truly no one who can comment on this offer? Or is additional information still needed?

To be honest, I have difficulty understanding your question, and most likely others do as well. This is because an architect charges according to the HOAI fee schedule; there are no flat rates.

Perhaps you could clarify your question so that others can provide an answer.