AboutJohn Henry Architect AIA Expertise I am interested in the artistic and theoretical aspects of architecture and urban design/planning. I can discuss the progression of classical to modern architecture, the general stylistic and technical development, the formation of towns and cities, the background and training of architects. Ask any question relating to the profession, working with an architect, background information, etc.
Experience Custom Luxury Residential design is my specialty. We also have a variety of commercial projects: Hospitality, Resort/Themed Communities, Urban Design, Medical and Office buildings. We accept very few remodeling projects.
http://www.DreamHomeDesignUSA.com Residential Design
http://www.FloridArchitect.com Commercial Architecture
http://www.EuroDesignVIP.com Urban Design
Organizations American Institute of Architects
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Publications Wall Street Journal, Builder Magazine, Professional Builder, Florida Home Builder, Sun Coast Architect, Southeast Home Builder, Orlando Sentinel, Florida Design, Naples Daily, Luxury Homes, Custom Builder, Orlando Magazine
Education/Credentials Bachelor, Environmental Design, Texas A&M University
Master, Architecture, Texas A&M University
Awards and Honors Regional Awards: Central Florida Parade of Homes, Street of Dreams Golden Aurora
Past/Present Clients Business/Service Professionals, Sports Celebrities, Saudi Royalty, International developers, Medical Doctors
Question How can I acquire the recommended architect's fees in the USA. Do they differ by state or can I get a guideline that would apply for AIA members. If so, where do I get a copy/copies? Thanks in advance.
Answer There are no recommended fees for architects in the USA.
The American Institute of Architects published a suggested fee schedule over 25 years ago that covered several different building types and was sued.
While other organizations may have adopted certain fees for specific services, architects have variable fee schedules.
The AIA has compiled contracts that are used between Owner, Architect and Contractor but no fees are associated with these contracts.
Architectural Services are no longer inclusive, but at one point traditional full services were calculated at 18% of construction cost.
Fees now depend on the scope of services, which are set by each architect per specific work entailed per project type.
Architects can also offer fixed fees, usually for smaller buildings with limited services, such as basic builder sets for houses or even franchise restaurants for example.
As you can imagine, the fees to create a complex hospital are going to be different from those needed to design a filling station.
You will have to call specific architects to get an estimated fee per specific project and scope of services. Some architects include consultants in their fees, others don't. Specialists in their field tend to charge more. The longer an architect has been in practice and the more reputable they are means less potential difficulties, better sets of plans, shorter time to finish, clearer communications, etc. So, architect's fees vary state by state, city by city, and office to office. Even similar projects may have differing fees and a particularly demanding or troublesome client will affect the quote.
