ᐅ Building a House with a General Contractor or an Independent Architect?

Created on: 2 Jan 2020 09:47
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BauherrFranken
We are now ready to start our single-family house project, which will be built on a sloped plot. The question is whether we should assign the architectural work directly to our builder or hire an independent architect, which would certainly be significantly more expensive.
Vicky Pedia3 Jan 2020 20:34
@11ant There are many people here who find your posts entertaining. However, it should be asked whether people are looking for jokes or solutions. I would be interested to know how many houses you have actually built yourself. Unfortunately, for those asking questions, it is not helpful at all when you dismiss all answers at once in your usual manner, but I forgot, you are the emperor of China.

There are genuinely people here with serious questions who probably have no experience and are therefore seeking help. Your silly remarks don’t help anyone; instead, they only cause frustration. Around 8,000 posts in 2 years? Quantity over quality? Use your reputation to assist those interested and stop the hostility!
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haydee
3 Jan 2020 20:42
Okay, I don’t know any solid builders there.

Albert Haus, as a timber frame, includes a solid basement in the planning, and Wir Leben Haus, solid wood, designs individually and also with a basement.
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BauherrFranken
21 Jan 2020 20:01
We have now visited a general contractor who has an in-house architect and are currently waiting for their sketch.

How would you proceed from here? Should we simultaneously consult one or two architects to present our requirements? Would their initial sketches typically involve any costs?
11ant21 Jan 2020 20:09
BauherrFranken schrieb:

and are now waiting for his sketch.
How would you proceed from here?

Waiting seems like a reasonable next step. You don’t necessarily have to assume that everything is lost when dealing with a general contractor’s planner.
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