ᐅ Building with an architect – is it really more affordable?

Created on: 2 Jan 2020 20:16
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hb-julia
Hello,
an architect told us that building according to the HOAI fee structure is at least as cost-effective as building with Dieter Viehbrockhaus or Heinz von Heiden.
He explained that this is because construction companies already factor in their costs for show homes and similar expenses, while as an architect he directly hires the craftsmen and so on.
Is that a fair statement? Or is it more likely an unverifiable marketing claim on his part?
Thank you very much for your experiences and assessments.
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Matthew03
3 Jan 2020 11:04
...if you look at the history of her threads, the original poster is only interested in building as cheaply as possible... lately, Ytong (aerated concrete blocks) was her preferred choice. There are no proper responses to follow-up questions, so unfortunately you can save yourselves the effort...
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j.bautsch
3 Jan 2020 11:29
Matthew03 schrieb:

you can unfortunately save yourselves the effort...

why? there are other readers as well, and I am very interested to see how others view this or what experiences they have had. a forum like this is not just for the person asking, others reading can benefit too
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Matthew03
3 Jan 2020 11:31
You are right about that, but it has already been discussed here hundreds of times.
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michert
3 Jan 2020 17:39
I wouldn’t generally say that the architect is the most expensive. An acquaintance built with an architect who had a network of contractors developed over many years. At least they provided a quote, and that was at a fair price without a construction boom surcharge.
If you are careful with the planning costs and agree on a flat fee instead of the HOAI (Official Scale of Fees for Services by Architects and Engineers), it can definitely be an attractive option.
hb-julia3 Jan 2020 19:37
boxandroof schrieb:

Do you already have a plot of land?

Yes. And it’s a bit unusual, so we’re not sure if we can do it justice without an architect.
hb-julia3 Jan 2020 19:38
Matthew03 schrieb:

You’re right about that, but it has already been discussed here hundreds of times
Wow, really hundreds of times? - Where exactly, please?