Why do you need to hire a commercial architect in Phoenix for your business?  Simple.  It is the law.

Phoenix Commercial Architect: Hire One Today

Whether you’re interested in adding on to your existing business or building an office from the ground up, you’ll need a skilled commercial architect to help you draw up the plans and oversee construction. But how do you find the perfect architect for your project?

Keeping in mind the specifics of your design needs, it’s easy to narrow down your options and select the Phoenix commercial architect that is the best fit. Here are some basics about an architect’s duties and the education and experience involved in becoming one.

The Skills of an Architect:  Structure and Design

An architect in Phoenix is a licensed professional who must have a four year college degree in architecture. He or she must obtain experience through an internship and pass a licensing exam. This pro must have a well developed design sense, a good aesthetic eye, engineering and math aptitude as well as good communication skills, particularly where questions are concerned. He or she must also have strong organization and administration skills. There are varying levels of professionalism and certification in this field including project managers, designers, partners, and junior, mid-level and senior principals of the firm.

During the building process, this pro will draw plans and oversee other experts as well as have an ongoing dialog with the customer. Other experts  n the architectural firm will draw portions of the plans.  There can be several disciplines represented in a firm, including electrical, structural and mechanical engineers, plumbers, and even landscaping experts. There will be a set of drawings for each specialization and they all must be approved by the city, county or state where the construction is taking place. In order to be approved, drawings must be to scale and follow all of the regional building codes and regulations. Inspectors will come out to look over every stage of the building process in order to make sure the structure is safe and sound. As each portion is approved, the project will move ahead to the next step.

Designing the inside and outside of the structure will take time and periodic communication with the owner. The style, size and layout will be discussed and decided upon and then the drawings will be made.  Ultimately, a commercial architect in Phoenix will help you to find the balance between structure and design.

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