You and your architect: how to be happy together

The Irish Times

Building a new house, or modifying an existing one, is fraught with difficulty. There's a risk of poor standards of workmanship, building work running over time and being lumbered with a home you don't really like or that doesn't suit your needs. Working with the right architect can make the process easier, and this relationship will be more successful if you understand exactly what architects can do for you and how to make the most of them.

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