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"Our heads are into ugly old dead buildings and bringing them back to life," Rae said."And this building is doing jumping jacks," Haberman said, as a truck pulled up bringing in another load of furniture for a tenant.

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NNBW: What natural talents did you bring to the study or architecture? Bartlett: Building things with my dad; building decks and fences. Wanting to know how things go together.

NNBW: What did you have to learn? Bartlett: Having to sell yourself and your projects. Having to stand up in front of people and talk to them about the architecture.

NNBW: How has the industry changed since you started? Bartlett: Technology is probably the biggest change. When I first started, we were drawing on plastic mylar. Now it’s all done in 3-D. You get to see it in the computer before its built.

NNBW: What do you find most satisfying about your work? Bartlett: Seeing the built form. Driving around town and thinking I helped get that piece of architecture onto the street.

NNBW: How do you spend your time away from work? Bartlett: I keep a journal of ideas; sketches of new products, inventions and what-could-be’s. Also hunting and hiking.

NNBW: What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given? Bartlett: My dad always told me: “It’s who you know.”

NNBW: Of what project are you most proud? Bartlett: The Joseph residence. The private home is a contemporary pueblo style. We realized quite a bit of the initial design and incorporated some stunning views.

NNBW: If you had a do-over in life, what would it be? Bartlett: I would have taken the art side more seriously. I do painting and sculpture as a hobby, but there’s not enough time to do both that and architecture.

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I have developed a list of the top 5 questions to ask oneself prior to interviewing architects for the project, they are:

1. What is your budget for design fees (hiring an architect) and construction?
More often than not clients will come to me without a budget in mind for design fees and construction.  It helps to know what you can afford prior to sitting down with an architect or contractor.

2. What is your time frame for completing the plans and construction?
Good design takes time.  Clients need to allow time for designing the home of their dreams.  It can take anywhere from 6 months to a year to obtain a permitted set of plans once you have hired an architect.  This time can vary depending on the complexity of the home and the building department where the home is located.  It can take as little as 6 months or as much as 2 ½ years to build a custom home, depending on the complexity of the home.

3. How do you want your home to look when it is completed?
Do you envision a certain look or style for your future home?  A good idea is to look through home magazines or do some research online.  One of the first things I tell clients is to clip out images that peak their interest.  It could be an image of a faucet in a bathroom or the entire look of a bathroom that they like.  Whatever it is, these images not only assist the architect but help the client visualize the home of their dreams. 

4. What level of finishes and materials do you want to use?
This goes along with the previous question. 

• Do you want granite or Corian countertops?
• Do you want hardwood flooring or tile?
• Do you want solid core doors or solid wood doors? 

It can save you time and money if you have an idea of the finishes and materials you would like in your home before sitting down with an architect.

5. Do you have a contractor in mind?
It is not a necessity, but selecting a contractor soon after hiring an architect can be beneficial to the design process.  Design ideas can be bounced off the contractor for feasibility of construction.  Involving the contractor early in the design process can also greatly benefit the building process with fewer questions from the contractor during construction.

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For more information about Custom Home Building, contact Ken Bartlett with Bartlett Architecture, Inc. - Phone: (775) 786-6688

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I have developed a list of the top 5 questions to ask your architect in an interview, they are:

1. Do you have experience designing custom homes?
Your architect may have a lot of experience but is it the right kind of experience? They may have experience designing commercial or industrial projects but custom homes are a different animal. They should have at least 5 years of experience designing custom homes. Often times, residential projects require more hands on service with the client as this may be their first time working with an architect.

2. Do you have experience working with Design Review Committees?
Most custom home lots are located within communities that have CC & R's or design review committees. The process of submitting and reviewing plans with a design review committee can be very daunting if your architect has never worked within the requirements of CC & R's or design review committees?

3. Do you have time to devote to this project?
What is the current work load of the architect you are interviewing? They could be great at designing custom homes but do they have the time to devote to your project. Ask your architect to produce a time line for completion of the plans.

4. Do you have a list of related residential projects and references?
Your architect should have a list of residential projects comparable to yours and references to go with those projects.

5. Do you design in a particular style?
Many architects design in the same style and many times it’s in their own style. Upon review of some of their projects do they tend to look all the same? You want an architect that can leave their ego at the door and take into consideration your needs in the design process.

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For more information about Residential Architecture or Custom Home Development, contact Ken Bartlett with Bartlett Architecture, Inc. - Phone: (775) 786-6688

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