AboutPaul S. Brown, AIA Expertise How to work with an Architect. What to expect for design fees. What services are normally
included; what are not included? How do I find an Architect in my area? Why do I need an
Architect? How to be clear about your space needs. Why time must be managed properly.
Experience 24 years involvement in the practice of Architecture, including some teaching experience. Most of my work has been within the employment of various firms, but I have also done some small-scale projects on my own.
Particular interests include Environmental Design, "Green" Design, and Appropriate Technologies. LEED (TM) Accredited Professional.
I have some specific experience with Historic Preservation, Medical Facilities, Commercial Interiors, and Public School projects.
Education: Bachelor of Environmental Design Degree (Architecture), 1978, Miami University in Ohio. I am registered to practice professionally in the states of Massachusetts and Maine.
Question Dear Mr. Paul S. Brown, AIA
I would appreciate if you could guide me on how to establish a web site dealing with selling semi- customized architectural plans of houses/buildings.
ALSO I was wondering if it is a profitable business, knowing that they already and if I should focus only on a special niche of architectural plans like focusing on Psychological friendly houses ( feng shui) or only modern style etc..
Thank you for your help and time.
Regards
Nicolas Contavelis
Answer Hi Nicholas:
This sounds like a fun venture. I wish you well.
My feeling is that this a very competitive market that you are trying to enter; with some very large and well established competition. My advice is that it would be good to have a specialty focus such as the feng shui option that you mentioned, but you must also have the depth of a broad offering of designs. Once you attract a customer with appeal to your specialty, you don't want to loose them because you don't have a building size/style that they want.
I have limited experience with website setup; I have used < register . com > (remove the spaces) for this myself, and have been satisfied with what they offer; but you should shop around.
Good luck!
PB
