http://hendricksarch.com/index.php/good-architecture-adds-value-to-your-home/ Hendricks Architecture is located in Sandpoint, Idaho. John Hendricks, AIA is a licensed architect specializing in custom mountain homes, cabins and lakefront residences in the mountain lodge style. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:14:56 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://hendricksarch.com/index.php/good-architecture-adds-value-to-your-home/comment-page-1/#comment-7424 Storybook Cabin Plan : Hendricks Architecture: Idaho Mountain & Lakefront Architects Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:52:09 +0000 http://hendricksarch.com/?p=304#comment-7424 [...] design for maximum living and cost efficiency for individual lifestyles.  For more information see Good Quality Architecture Adds Value to Your Home.  Please visit our portfolio for examples of some of our recently completed custom projects.  [...] [...] design for maximum living and cost efficiency for individual lifestyles.  For more information see Good Quality Architecture Adds Value to Your Home.  Please visit our portfolio for examples of some of our recently completed custom projects.  [...]

]]> http://hendricksarch.com/index.php/good-architecture-adds-value-to-your-home/comment-page-1/#comment-7330 Cabin Plan : Hendricks Architecture: Idaho Mountain & Lakefront Architects Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:39:54 +0000 http://hendricksarch.com/?p=304#comment-7330 [...] While we have started to delve into the stock plan arena, I would still recommend having a custom home designed for maximum living and cost efficiency.  For more information see Good Quality Architecture Adds Value to Your Home. [...] [...] While we have started to delve into the stock plan arena, I would still recommend having a custom home designed for maximum living and cost efficiency.  For more information see Good Quality Architecture Adds Value to Your Home. [...]

]]> http://hendricksarch.com/index.php/good-architecture-adds-value-to-your-home/comment-page-1/#comment-3746 Surviving Architecture School : Hendricks Architecture: Idaho Mountain & Lakefront Architects Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:32:30 +0000 http://hendricksarch.com/?p=304#comment-3746 [...] of hard work and the understanding of life from a contractor’s perspective.  I learned the value of a well designed, complete set of plans, as well as the value of a good contractor.  Tom used to tell me things like, “When you go [...] [...] of hard work and the understanding of life from a contractor’s perspective.  I learned the value of a well designed, complete set of plans, as well as the value of a good contractor.  Tom used to tell me things like, “When you go [...]

]]> http://hendricksarch.com/index.php/good-architecture-adds-value-to-your-home/comment-page-1/#comment-3126 Good Contractors Add Value : Hendricks Architecture Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:21:45 +0000 http://hendricksarch.com/?p=304#comment-3126 [...] Contractors can also add value by giving you some budget numbers during the initial design of the project, and update these as the design progresses.  During the pricing of the project, he (or she) will thoroughly review the plans and notify the architect of any discrepancies or missing items.   An honorable contractor who has done a careful review will then price out the project with a firm number, and will adhere to that number, barring changes made by the Owner or Contractor.  Some Contractors will give a low price to get a job, and then may try to add 25% onto the costs of a house through overlooked items to generate a nice profit.  These are often in the form of Change Orders.  A good Architect should be able to minimize Change Orders by providing quality, thorough drawings and specifications.  See Good Quality Architecture Adds Value To Your Home. [...] [...] Contractors can also add value by giving you some budget numbers during the initial design of the project, and update these as the design progresses.  During the pricing of the project, he (or she) will thoroughly review the plans and notify the architect of any discrepancies or missing items.   An honorable contractor who has done a careful review will then price out the project with a firm number, and will adhere to that number, barring changes made by the Owner or Contractor.  Some Contractors will give a low price to get a job, and then may try to add 25% onto the costs of a house through overlooked items to generate a nice profit.  These are often in the form of Change Orders.  A good Architect should be able to minimize Change Orders by providing quality, thorough drawings and specifications.  See Good Quality Architecture Adds Value To Your Home. [...]

]]> http://hendricksarch.com/index.php/good-architecture-adds-value-to-your-home/comment-page-1/#comment-2772 Your first meeting with an architect : Hendricks Architecture Sat, 30 May 2009 22:25:11 +0000 http://hendricksarch.com/?p=304#comment-2772 [...] is an important consideration, remember that it should not be the only basis for your decision. Quality of work, level of service, and experience are also important. As with most things, you get what you [...] [...] is an important consideration, remember that it should not be the only basis for your decision. Quality of work, level of service, and experience are also important. As with most things, you get what you [...]

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