(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, October 23, 2014 ) Hattiesburg, Mississippi -- One could easily be forgiven for not knowing the difference between an architect and a building designer. They're both employed to design buildings – and they share many common skills and offer very similar services if a family is looking to build or significantly renovate a house.
Depending on the skills and qualifications of individual practitioners, the distinction between these two professions can be confusing.
House Plan Gallery, the nationally award-winning home design firm, saw the opportunity to provide some clarity on the topic, and in the recent episode #12 of their "Build Your Dream Home" podcast, Mark Mathis, the president of House Plan Gallery, shares "Architects vs Building Designers - What You Need to Know".
Topics covered in this episode include:
- What educational / experience is required for each type?
- What type of commercial / residential projects each type focuses on?
- What state-specific criteria one may need to be aware of, before making a selection?
- What are the most important aspects of choosing a new home designer?
- What are estimated $ costs / timelines for a new set of house plans?
- Where to get ideas for a dream home.
"The reality is that the vast majority of our clients choose to work with a Certified Professional Building Designer (CPBD), which House Plan Gallery is, however in certain states and for certain needs, an Architect might be a required choice," notes Mark Mathis, president of House Plan Gallery. "It all depends on where our client is looking to build, the laws and requirements in that state, and our clients preference on using a local vs non-local design professional."
As the #1 Rated residential design podcast on Apple iTunes & Stitcher Radio, the "Build Dream Home in 2014" podcast includes expert insights & helpful information for people looking to design their dream home.
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About House Plan Gallery
House Plan Gallery is consistently recognized as one of the nation's top-rated French country house plan designers, and offers a huge selection of unique home designs in a variety of architectural styles.
