How to Work with an Architect

Focusing primarily on single-family residential design, a presentation of how to collaborate with an architect to build a home begins with what an architect is and how he or she can help you, and offers a brief history of the profession, philosophies, state licensing boards, a directory of Taliesin fellows, a step-by-step planning checklist, and more. Original.

The prospect of working with an architect can be daunting. What exactly is an architect? Do you really need an architect? How do you find a good architect? What questions should you ask an architect? How do you negotiate a contract with an architect? All of these questions and more are addressed in this indispensable guide for anyone considering remolding an existing home or building a new home.
The remolding and construction process is undoubtedly easier, more enjoyable, and more fruitful when you have the benefit of a professional architect's expertise at your disposal. In How to Work with an Architect, noted architect Gerald Lee Morosco, AIA, reveals the essential criteria for a successful architect/client relationship, describing the benefits of working with an architect and illuminating how an architect adds immeasurable value to a project.
Focusing primarily on single-family residential design, Morosco presents a thorough discussion of the collaboration process. He also offers a brief history of the profession, with features on prominent architects and their philosophies. In addition, there is ancillary information on the American Institute of Architects, NCARB, State Licensing Boards, the Taliesin Fellows Directory, and much more.
With a plethora of color photos and plan drawings, this book is an invaluable resource for first timers considering the advantages of working with an architect as well as those who have already enlisted the services of a seasoned professional. At your fingertips, you'll find sound advice, practical tips, and solid information from a renowned architect who is a frontrunner in the industry.
Gerald Lee Morosco, AIA, is an architect, writer and lecturer of national reputation. Graduating with honors from Washington & Jefferson College, he pursued his education as an architect by way of an apprenticeship at Taliesin where he lived and worked in the Taliesin Fellowship established by Frank Lloyd Wright. He is the founder and president of Gerald Lee Morosco Architects, P. C., a preservation-based architectural firm in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he also makes his home. His projects have been featured in Metropolitan Home, Inspired House, Old House Journal, Old House Interiors, Style 1900, as well as on Home & Garden Television.
Ed Massery has created award-winning photography for more than 15 years. Specializing in architectural interior and exterior photography, his work is recognized for its craft and quality. His photography has been showcased in numerous publications, including Art & Architecture of St. Bernard Church, Architecture of Benno Jannsen, Michael Graves: Buildings and Projects 1995-2003, Light of Louis Poulsen, Architectural Record and Architecture. Massery has completed many notable commissions and exhibits, including photographing a building that incorporated Art Deco design for the Heinz Architectural Center of the Carnegie Museum.