CA for future home builder/owner

[lbuttery]

Given his multi year plan to work the design, layouts, and then consult engineer AND architect, I see nothing wrong with the idea.

Keith:

just for the record - some architects refuse to look at a clients plans or plans from the internet etc
"it ruins their creativity" ....

I used to belong to the AIA in Wash. DC as an associate member
they offer a monthly class "how to work with an architect"
I attended a few - for the education

The Architect(s) made it quite clear that low-end residential projects would not be worth his time
(this was before 2008)

so what is a homeowner suppose to do at that point?
they seek out a designer or a design-build contractor

I do like the Kohler commercial where the clients hand the "famous" architect a faucet
and say "can you build a house around this?"

Lew