An important first step to starting a successful, enjoyable working relationship is to interview your architect. Designing and building a custom home is a process, and selecting the right team is vital. With that said, below are 10 questions to ask your architect. Before you do, it is valuable for you to outline your basic goals: The approximate scope of the project, the quality level you would like to achieve, and an approximate budget. This way everyone has the same vision and will be able to speak to the same aspirations. Every architect works a bit differently, with different skills, processes, and contracts. If you have any questions, always ask!