The Benefits of Hiring a Local Architect
Finding the right architect is important, but it’s also beneficial to know how a local architect can help you. While it’s not essential to choose a local architect, it is a great idea if you want to make the most of the relationship you have with the architectural firm.
Working with Streamline Architects
Streamline Architects and Artisans is a Quad Cities + Iowa City based architecture and fabrication design firm. When our Owner + Principal Architect, Andrew Dasso, opened our firm in 2015, the core values were to build a trusting relationship between the client and the architect. Six years later, we’ve done just that. Our core values are community-based architecture and ways to improve the communities that we live and work.
Local Firms Know Local Regulations
When it comes time to start the design phase, there are going to be local and state regulations to consider. An out-of-town firm based elsewhere may be completely familiar with state regulations and still lack knowledge of local regulations.
Local Firms Know Local Land
Whether you are building or remodeling, architects know how to use the plot of land or building you choose to its fullest potential. They understand how the local environment plays into accomplishing your design goals. An out-of-town firm may not have that level of understanding of the local Midwest environment.
Local Architects are Familiar with Local Resources
As local architects, we are intimately familiar with the surrounding area and the resources available to builders. We can design with that knowledge base as our foundation.
Local is Usually Better
Local architects know what it is like to live in the area, and they fully understand the environment in ways that someone who does not. We feel that this is important to designing and building a custom building or remodel.
A local architect is more readily available to meet with you face-to-face and even walk the job site together.
Additionally, you can ask to view the architect’s other projects and speak to clients who have worked with them. It is hard to replace the personal interaction and trust that builds from it by hiring a local architect.
If you are thinking of building, remodeling, or a custom furniture project, Streamline would be honored by the privilege to work with you.