I'm planning a home extension and want to understand how to work effectively with an architect. Please explain what an architect does beyond just design, provide two key tips for preparing for an initial meeting with an architect, and clarify how an architect's fee is determined according to the RIAI website.
Navigate to 'https://www.riai.ie'. Navigate to the 'Work with an Architect' section. On the 'Work with an Architect' page, access the 'What Does an Architect Do?' section. From the 'What Does an Architect Do?' section, identify the responsibilities of an architect beyond just design. Return to the 'Work with an Architect' page and access the 'Top Tips from Architects' section. From the 'Top Tips from Architects' section, identify two key tips relevant to preparing for an initial meeting or developing a brief. Review the information on both pages to determine how an architect's fee is determined. Synthesize all identified information to answer the task.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'What Does an Architect Do?' page. The agent successfully navigates to the 'Top Tips from Architects' page. The agent states that an architect's role involves more than just design, and lists at least two responsibilities such as: helping determine a project brief, advising on budgetary outlines, providing guidance on planning/regulatory processes, issuing/assessing tender documentation, managing consultants, or administering construction contracts. The agent provides two tips for preparing for an initial meeting or developing a brief, such as: 'Involving an architect early on in a project can actually save you time and money.' or 'Discuss what qualities your are looking for in an architect.' or 'What do you want to achieve with this project? Why do you want to build, extend, or renovate?' or 'Describe your current home. What do you like about it? What's missing? What don't you like? Why do you want to change the space you have?' The agent states that an architect's fee will be dependent on the scope of their appointment.