Thinking of hiring an architect for your next project, but want to understand the process better first? Learn how to hire an architect with this free guide from the Boston Society of Architects (don’t worry, the guide is relevant for anyone who is thinking about working with an architect).

Source: Boston Society of Architects

Each year, the Boston Society of Architects updates the guide and offers it free to homeowners thinking about undertaking a home improvement project. Called the Homeowner’s Project Handbook (HPH), it’s designed as an introduction for anyone using an architect for the first time. In it they cover topics like:

• Working with an architect
• Budgeting a project
• 10 Questions to ask your architect
• The role of the builder
• Energy management…

…and more. If you’ve thought about bringing on a professional to help your design ideas become reality but are unsure how to proceed, this guide is a great first step to understanding how to work with an architect.

And, for those living in Massachusetts, to help you start your search, the guide also includes a clickable list of BSA member architects who do residential work.

You can view the HPH online at the BSA’s website or request a printed copy by emailing: hph@architect.org.