ᐅ Solid construction with an architect specialized in timber houses

Hello,

I have found an architect whose houses and floor plans we really like. On a personal level, it also seems to be a good fit. HOWEVER, he has been convinced about designing wooden houses for around 20 years, but apparently he has also been doing solid construction for a few years now. He has even built hybrids, such as wooden houses with concrete ceilings. His references for wooden houses are excellent.

I have no concerns about phases 1 to 4 of the services, where the building material probably plays a rather minor role. But what role does his specialization play during the execution planning, tendering, and construction supervision? I would somehow prefer if he had been overseeing sites with masonry houses for 20 years; maybe I am wrong about that. What do you think?

No, I do not want a wooden house.

Even in work phases 1-4, the choice of materials certainly plays a role—particularly regarding what can be achieved with the materials, which facade designs are feasible, structural implications, and so on.

By the way, we had a very similar situation (specializing in timber construction and renovations) – we ultimately decided to go with the general contractor and their attached planner instead of the architect.