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# Architects Creating Homes

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- [How to Become a Millionaire](https://www.archomes.org/how-to-become-a-millionaire) - How to Become a Millionaire contains advice about how to become well-to-do. These methods indicated do work. However, if you forsake one or more, your chances will likely reduce. Stick to the principals indicated below and you should do better, if not actually succeed. The methods indicated are no guarantee that you will actually
- [2023 ArCHdes Entries Due May 18 2023](https://www.archomes.org/2023-archdes-entries-due-may-18-2023) - 2023 ArCHdes Entries Due May 18 2023. See here: https://www.archomes.org/product/archdes-design-award-entry-fee If you have an award-winning architectural firm or if you’d like to have an award-winning architectural firm, JOIN ArCH, then enter up to 5 projects a year in the ArCHdes yearly design awards program. Looking for ways to distinguish youself and your company? BECOME and
- [2022 ArCHdes Entries Due May 18 2022](https://www.archomes.org/2022-archdes-entries-due-may-18-2022) - 2022 ArCHdes Entries Due May 18 2022. See here: https://www.archomes.org/product/archdes-design-award-entry-fee If you have an award-winning architectural firm or if you'd like to have an award-winning architectural firm, JOIN ArCH, then enter up to 5 projects a year in the ArCHdes yearly design awards program. Looking for ways to distinguish youself and your company? BECOME and
- [FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine](https://www.archomes.org/fda-approves-pfizer-vaccine) - Now that most of us have had our double shots (or single depending on the vaccine you received), the FDA announced 8/23/2021 that it approves the Pfizer CV19 Vaccine. This is good. This means that what many people have already taken is good, according to the FDA. One has to believe that the Moderna,
- [Congratulations ArCHdes2021 Winners](https://www.archomes.org/congratulations-archdes2021-winners) - Congratulations ArCHdes2021 Winners: Rachel Burton, ArCH, CRAfts, Certified Residential Architect, Summerville, SC, USA SWALLOWTAIL ARCHITECTURE DIon Seminara, ArCH, CRAfts, Certified Residential Architect, Queensland, Australia DS ARCHITECTURE See the following winners page for this year here: https://www.archomes.org/archdes-2021-awards Every year, ArCH holds the Architects Creating Homes Design Excellence Selection awards program. Winners are typically from all over
- [Ding Dong the Germ is Dead](https://www.archomes.org/ding-dong-the-germ-is-dead) - Well, perhaps not dead, but rendered less likely to invade us. If you've had your vaccine shot(s) for the Covid 19 virus, the CDC indicates that you are about 90% protected from contracting the disease. Many businesses have removed the mask and gloves/sanitizer requirements and it feels like we can once again resume life and
- [GET YOUR SHOTS](https://www.archomes.org/get-your-shots) - My wife and I just got our 2nd shots yesterday. We did not turn into zombies, nobody is tracking me (why would they want to?) and the only negative thing is my left upper arm is mildly achy. We were offered Moderna and took it. CDC says 90% effective against The Virus. We are living
- [ArCHdes2021 ENTER SOON](https://www.archomes.org/archdes2021-enter-soon) - The yearly ArCHdes DESIGN EXCELLENCE SELECTION awards program is going to happen soon. You can pay for your entries NOW, if you wish, here: https://www.archomes.org/product/archdes-design-award-entry-fee If you have never won an award for your architectural work and you'd like to become an award winning Architect, you need to enter. This can only help you. Enjoy
- [HAPPY THANKSGIVING](https://www.archomes.org/happy-thanksgiving) - HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all Licensed Architects creating homes. Welcome to the holiday season. Blessings upon you and your practice.
- [And So, Architects Carry On](https://www.archomes.org/and-so-architects-carry-on) - Hello ArCH Architects throughout the world. 2020 has been an interesting year. In the end, we all, as Architects, carry on. No matter who is in Washington, DC or London, or Ottawa, Architects will still be here, continuing to design homes and buildings. ArCH= Architects Creating Homes. ArCH is all about Licensed Architects who design
- [Reasons Why an Architect Should Design Your Home](https://www.archomes.org/reasons-why-an-architect-should-design-your-home) - Reasons Why an Architect Should Design Your Home is a substantial list that Architects who design homes can use to send to their clients to inform them of all the reasons why they might want to engage you as their Architect. The link to this extensive online ArCH link is here: Reasons Why an Architect
- [More Reasons for Architects to Join ArCH](https://www.archomes.org/more-reasons-for-architects-to-join-arch) - This online article shines a light on the high ranking of the ArCH: Architects Creating Homes website on the Internet (10-24-2020). Here's a Google ranking image on Page 1 of Google: what happens when people type in; ARCHITECTS CREATING: What this illustrates is that only typing in 2 words into your browser : ARCHITECTS
- [ArCH is for Architects that Design Homes](https://www.archomes.org/arch-is-for-architects-that-design-homes) - If you are a Licensed Architect that designs homes, then ArCH (Architects Creating Homes) is the worldwide professional organization for you. Click here to see how to join: https://www.archomes.org/product/arch-membership It's surprisingly economical. And the value received is worth thousands of dollars every year. For instance, once you are a member, you can apply discount
- [ArCH Mission Statement, Logo, ByLaws & More](https://www.archomes.org/arch-mission-statement-logo-bylaws-more) - Craig Isaac, ArCH, Rand Soellner, ArCH and others are meeting virtually on Skype every Wednesday to refine the ArCH Mission Statement, logo, Bylaws and more. Rand is developing a Certified Residential Architect program and creating ArCH public information videos. Craig is checking with Ron Blank and other about possible CEU credit for ArCH courses. YOUR
- [2015 and ArCH](https://www.archomes.org/2015-and-arch) - Welcome to 2015. ArCH's agenda is sort of like the Led Zepplin CD: The Song Remains the Same. There are significant programs begun in 2014 and before and those are continuing and expanding: MEMBERSHIP: Ken Parel-Sewell, ArCH, became our Membership Manager in 2014. ArCH grew by about 1/3 in 2014 and we look forward to
- [Why You Need the AOA](https://www.archomes.org/why-you-need-the-aoa) - The AOA= the ArCH Architect-Owner Agreement. This agreement was custom tailored over the course of about 30 years with the input of many Attorneys, focused on the business practice of Architects who practice residential architecture. While no agreement is perfect, this one comes closer than others out there in the world. Check it out here:
- [No Police = No Anything](https://www.archomes.org/no-police-no-anything) - ArCH normally remains silent on political agendas, but this issue compels us to shed some light on the implications behind this anarchist chant: "Defund Police." Our viewpoint is that if there is no police, then that community where there is no police, dies a horrible death. What is meant by this? Think it through. If
- [ArCHdes2020 Award Program](https://www.archomes.org/archdes2020-award-program) - ArCHdes2020 Award Program
- [Winter coming](https://www.archomes.org/winter-coming) - Hello ArCHmembers, Winter 2019 is on its way. We just had a gorgeous fall in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains. ArCH hopes that all ArCHmembers will continue to thrive through the winter. Used to be that business dried up in the winter. No longer. Live continues as does business. Well-informed clients should engage Licensed
- [Quick Question = spam](https://www.archomes.org/quick-question-spam) - Anytime you see a message from someone you don't know, and the message reads: QUICK QUESTION, there's a 99.9% chance that is a website spammer trying to get you to allow them to redesign your website. You should feel efficient in simply hitting your DELETE button.
- [Architects Beware of Scam](https://www.archomes.org/architects-beware-of-scam) - All Architects in the USA (and possibly the planet): beware a scammer who sends you an email in which he is illiterate and starts off with something like: "I WILL LIKE A 6BR/5bath MANSION WITH..." blah, blah, blah. This person is trying to run a scam on you. He demands that you accept credit cards
- [ArCHdes 2018 Awards](https://www.archomes.org/archdes-2018-awards) - This page represents the 2018 ArCHdes™ (Design Excellence Selection) awards. This year (2018) there were more entries than ever before, from all across the USA and world, reflecting ArCH's global membership. Wouldn't your firm assert itself better if it was an Award-Winning company? Each year,
- [Congrats Yardstick Studio-formerly CMB](https://www.archomes.org/congrats-yardstick-studio-formerly-cmb) - Congratulations Rod Kazenske, ArCH: rebranding his former Colorado Custom Builders to Yardstick Studio Architecture. Rod says he's enjoying the pure architecture.
- [Jan 2018](https://www.archomes.org/jan-2018) - Hello ArCHmembers, RENEWED CONSTRUCTION & ARCHITECTURAL WORK January 2018 appears to have an increase in construction and design work for Architects in a variety of categories, both commercial & residential. ArCH hopes that all of our members are enjoying renewed work & income on good, solid projects. Some firms report continuing work, some report reduced
- [Contact your Legislators NOW to keep Net Neutrality](https://www.archomes.org/contact-your-legislators-now-to-keep-net-neutrality) - Send emails to your state legislators NOW to keep Net Neutrality. You can find them using this service: (see below) (If you run a small business on the Internet, without Net Neutrality, giant companies with unlimited marketing budgets will grind you down under their boots and your website will become virtually inaccessible to your potential
- [New Job Listing in the ArCHjobmart](https://www.archomes.org/new-job-listing-in-the-archjobmart) - Hello ArCHmembers, I think I've seen this position advertised several times in the past. Check it out if you're looking: https://www.archomes.org/archjobmart As I recall, I do believe this job is Not what you might call a normal architectural position. I believe it is a diagnostic and technical problem solving position in the Atlanta area,
- [FAIA Member Joins ArCH](https://www.archomes.org/faia-member-joins-arch) - During this last week, Nick Peckham, ArCH/FAIA joined ArCH. Nick prides his firm on a deep respect for sustainable architecture, hence his coined practice description of "Deep Green." He is licensed in multiple states and has his main practice in Missouri. It speaks well of both ArCH and the AIA that some of the wisest
- [New ArCHad on EntreArchitect](https://www.archomes.org/new-archad-on-entrearchitect) - Starting 10/1/2017 and continuing throughout the remainder of 2017, ArCH will be running a banner ad on Mark LePage's EntreArchitect website. This was done to increase ArCH's exposure to a similar demographic as many ArCHmembers. Be watching Entrepreneur Architect for the ad. There will also be a hotlink in the ad to a page on
- [Motivation for an Architect](https://www.archomes.org/motivation-for-an-architect) - Motivation is an important part of any Architect's psyche. We all have daunting tasks before us, especially after we get the job (obtain a new project).
- [Peer Advice & Counsel in ArCH](https://www.archomes.org/peer-advice-counsel-in-arch) - When you are a member of ArCH, you are able to access experienced peers, who are also Licensed Architects. About what? Just about anything you can imagine as an important issue involving the business, marketing, design or documentation of residential architecture. For instance: this last week, there was a lively series of email discussions about
- [Backups Save the Day](https://www.archomes.org/backups-save-the-day) - Important advice here: backup all the work you do during a day, at the end of that day (at the very least). And require that any staff you may have do the same. Why: because the amount of work you can lose when you are working on AutoCad or Revit or SoftPlan or ArchiCad can
- [New Architect Jobs in the ArCHjobmart](https://www.archomes.org/new-architect-jobs-in-the-archjobmart) - 4 new Architect job positions just posted 7-1-2016. Check out the ArCHjobmart: ArCHjobmart
- [ArCHspec update re: Hot Water Heaters](https://www.archomes.org/archspec-update-re-hot-water-heaters) - Hello ArCHmembers who are proud licensees of ArCHspec™. ArCHspec™ has had both a conventional HWH (Hot Water Heater) specification and a multiple tankless HWH specification in Division 15p. The multiple tankless spec is section 15400-1212. The conventional HWH (but high efficiency) is 15400-1300. It is recommended that the 15400-1212 multiple tankless HWH (either gas or
- [2nd Qtr Taxes Due 6-15](https://www.archomes.org/2nd-qtr-taxes-due-6-15) - Hello ArCHmembers: just a reminder to all those of you earning an income (which is hopefully all of you): 2nd quarter 2016 tax estimate payments are due 6-15-2016 Wednesday. If you haven't yet calculated your estimated total income projects for the year, then estimated your taxes for the year, then subtracted your 1st quarter payment,
- [ArCH Membership Recruiting](https://www.archomes.org/arch-membership-recruiting) - ArCH Membership Recruiting: every ArCHmember is hereby asked to bring at least one new ArCHmember into the organization each year. If everyone could do this, the organization would double every year. That would be an excellent growth rate. ArCHexComm member, Craig Isaac, ArCH, Charlotte, made this excellent suggestion. So: please: each and every ArCHmember is
- [Managing Client Expectations](https://www.archomes.org/managing-client-expectations) - Managing Client Expectations is what this post is about. Your ArCHexComm (Executive Committee) identified as the "next thing to tackle" during this last Wednesday's global ArCHexComm Skype meeting. Specifically, your ExComm identified the following disconnects: Managing Client Expectations for: 1. Architect's FEES. 2. Architect's TIME. 3. Client's CONSTRUCTION COSTS. Thorny issues for any Architect to
- [Death through Apathy](https://www.archomes.org/death-through-apathy) - This online post is about what happens when people don't do their part, or are "too busy" to help make a difference, when all it takes is a little piece of your time and a bit of your assistance. ArCH needs more Architects to join. We are now Global, but we have a long way
- [ArCHchart is now available](https://www.archomes.org/archchart-is-now-available) - ArCHchart™ just was launched. You can read all about this new ArCHproduct here: ArCHchart™ ArCHchart™ is what all Architects have been missing in their Client management applications. ArCHchart™ allows you to simply, swiftly and easily update the present status of where your firm is at on your Clients' projects, without cumbersome scheduling software. Clear colored
- [Improving Client Relations During the Architectural Process](https://www.archomes.org/improving-client-relations-during-the-architectural-process) - Improving Client Relations During the Architectural Process: is about how to make the experience more enjoyable for your Clients. This is the next Big Thing for ArCH: Architects Creating Homes. There seems to be widespread opinion that for Clients, going through the architectural project experience is not as enjoyable as perhaps we (Architects) would like
- [Updated ArCHspec: improved shower waterproofing](https://www.archomes.org/updated-archspec-improved-shower-waterproofing) - This post is about the previous post: and how ArCHspec™ now incorporates it. RedGard just became part of ArCHspec™. Should have been there a decade ago. Well; it's there now. Makes perfect sense: an economical, roll/trowel or spray-on elastomeric waterproof liquid that goes on top of the concrete backer board and on top of the
- [Waterproofing Shower Walls & Floors](https://www.archomes.org/waterproofing-shower-walls-floors) - Waterproofing Shower Walls & Floors is about the latest technology improvements to help Architects specify products that will render their residential shower installations watertight. ArCH: Architects Creating Homes has as its motto: IMPROVING RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE. Sometimes this deals with business or administrative matters, other times this has to do with products, details and design features
- [Why You Belong in ArCH](https://www.archomes.org/why-you-belong-in-arch) - Why you belong in ArCH: Architects Creating Homes: First, we understand that you may be busy, and that your family needs what spare time you have. After all, you first need to earn a living doing what you do, and you are doing it so that you and your family can have a decent lifestyle.
- [Beware of certain emails](https://www.archomes.org/beware-of-certain-emails) - We all receive many emails every day. However, be on the lookout for emails addressed to you that have subject lines that have any of following: Invoice #7832456-4456 (whatever number) Instagram IRS lawsuit against you Website design Your website problems Samantha Any emails with many exclamation points!!!!!!! Or other interesting, but curious subject titles You
- [Global ArCHexComm](https://www.archomes.org/global-archexcomm) - Yesterday evening, as every Wednesday night, the ArCHexComm gathered together virtually, via Skype video conference. Only this time something was different. ArCH has a new member from "Down Under": Dion Seminara, ArCH, Architect from Morningside, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Dion's firm: DS Architecture creates amazing high-end multi-million dollar custom residential projects in the greater Queensland area.
- [Become an Award Winning Architect](https://www.archomes.org/become-an-award-winning-architect) - Become an award winning Architect. It's surprisingly easy. And economical. The answer? ArCHdes™, the Design Excellence Selection program at ArCH: Architects Creating Homes. And at only $49 per project entered, what a value! You must be a member of ArCH to enter. However, at only $159/year membership dues, ArCH is the leading value in architectural
- [ArCHdes design awards program interview on EntreArchitect](https://www.archomes.org/archdes-design-awards-program-interview-on-entrearchitect) - ArCH was recently interviewed on Mark LePage's EntreArchitect popular Internet Podcast show. Mark discussed the ArCHdes™ design awards program with Jennifer Garcia, ArCH (Tampa, FL) and Rand Soellner, ArCH (Cashiers, NC). Jennifer offered her insights as the owner of a small architectural business headquartered in the SE USA and how helpful it would be to
- [ArCH 2016 Agenda](https://www.archomes.org/arch-2016-agenda) - Hello ArCHmembers; welcome to the new year 2016. Your ArCH ExComm has established the 2016 ArCH agenda: 2016-10. ArCHdes™ design awards program (all is ready and waiting for the "trigger" to be pulled on 22,000+ licensed Architects to receive the ArCHdes notice via email blast. There are mixed opinions as to whether or not this
- [Car Buying Discounts for ArCHmembers](https://www.archomes.org/car-buying-discounts-for-archmembers) - Car Buying Discounts for ArCHmembers is about how ArCHmembers can obtain just about the lowest prices for new vehicles in the eastern USA. Just one more benefit of being an ArCHmember. This doesn't require you to go through any complicated procedures. You can directly hook up with the what is likely the least expensive auto
- [Merry Christmas from ArCH](https://www.archomes.org/merry-christmas-from-arch) - ArCH wishes all Licensed Architects on Earth a very Merry Christmas! Blessings on our ArCHmembership and on those who make their living as registered Architects designing houses. Have a great holiday and may you and your family have good cheer.
- [No more "intern Architects"](https://www.archomes.org/no-more-intern-architects) - In a bold move during 2015, NCARB led a task force of aspiring architects, members of the AIA, NCARB members and others to finally come to an elegant solution: If you are NOT a licensed, registered Architect, then you aren't an Architect of any kind. Period. You become an Architect when you pass the licensing
- [ArCHdes Yearly ArCH Design Awards Program](https://www.archomes.org/archdes-yearly-arch-design-awards-program) - The ArCHdes yearly design awards program is almost ready to launch. As a matter of fact, many aspects of it are already in place. Check out these locations for detailed information: 1. ArCHdes Design Excellence Selection awards program page 2. ArCHdes Design Award Entry Fee product page 3. This post on the ArCHblog. After years
- [ArCH MarCCon System](https://www.archomes.org/arch-marccon-system) - ArCH-ArMS (Architects Marketing Services has a sub-application for tracking potential Clients: MarCCon (Marketing Client Contacts). This large spreadsheet template is 3D, meaning that there are multiple sheets, all linked in one file. And all 28 sheets report to a Master List, that helps you keep track of where you are at with your leads. Ever
- [Powerful New Tablet Runs Revit, AutoCAD, Office](https://www.archomes.org/powerful-new-tablet-runs-revit-autocad-office) - Powerful New Tablet Runs Revit, AutoCAD, Office: Microsoft (MS) today 10/6/2015 released their new Surface Pro 4 tablet . What's remarkable about this little bundle of joy is that it can run FULL versions of MS Office (unlike most other tablets out there), and for a gigantic surprise, it and its predecessor (Surface 3) can
- [New ArCH video now running](https://www.archomes.org/new-arch-video-now-running) - New ArCH video is now running on the ArCHwebsite: VALUE OF A LICENSED RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT About time. ArCH created this video because it didn't exist anywhere else on the planet until now: a high-quality video, dedicated specifically to helping licensed Architects who design houses explain to their potential Clients just exactly what the values are
- [Marketing Architects](https://www.archomes.org/marketing-architects) - Marketing Architects: we all try to market what we do, but few of us have any defined "system" that helps us in that regard. ArCH recently launched ArMS™ (Architects Marketing Services), a professional marketing system for Architects. ArMS™ is now an ArCHproduct, available for purchase here: ArCH-ArMS™ Presently, ArMS™ is composed of not one, but
- [ArCHglobal is now real](https://www.archomes.org/archglobal-is-now-real) - ArCH is now a global organization. On 9-9-2015, between 8:30PM and 9:30PM the ArCHglobal proposition was discussed, proposed, voted upon and approved by the ArCH ExComm in attendance: Don Duffy, ArCH, Bennett Sabatier, ArCH, Rodney Kazenske, ArCH, and Rand Soellner, ArCH, each representing various geographic regions around the United States. What this means: ArCHmembership
- [ArCHglobal](https://www.archomes.org/archglobal) - On September 9, 2015, the ArCH ExComm (Executive Committee) will be discussing and voting on the ArCHglobal proposition. Quite simply, this approval will result in the ArCH American organization becoming International and available for membership by Licensed Architects anywhere in the world. The event that led to this happening was when Pedro Rocha, an Architect
- [Get Your Design From An Architect](https://www.archomes.org/get-your-design-from-an-architect) - An architect's design is made for your Lifestyle & Land and you can competitively bid it. if you use a Builder for design, they could hold your design hostage.
- [Residential Architects](https://www.archomes.org/residential-architects) - Residential Architects is the focus of ArCH:Architects Creating Homes. ArCH is composed of Licensed Architects who mainly design residential architecture.
- [ArCHbookstore opens](https://www.archomes.org/archbookstore-opens) - The ArCHbookstore just opened! Its first title, written for the ArCHpress is: Specifications for Residential Architecture. Oooo. Sounds like a real page-turner, doesn't it? Sure to give Nelson DeMille a run for his money. Seriously, this title, written for ArCH, focuses on the reasons why all Architects: Commercial and Residential should be including specifications in
- [Updated ArCHspec & ArCHsuite content](https://www.archomes.org/updated-archspec-archsuite-content) - For those of you that own ArCHspec™ and/or ArCHsuite™: ArCH has recently updated some of the content to reflect the latest best practices of which we are aware, many for which ArCH blazes the trail. For instance: in Division 1, under the Healthy Building Specification (one of the few architectural healthy specification sections on the
- [Architects Marketing Group Webinar](https://www.archomes.org/architects-marketing-group-webinar) - Our own Enoch Sears, ArCH, AIA, will be presenting the following webinar along with Eric Bobrow and Richard Petrie. This is a presentation of the Architects Marketing Academy (AMA). It appears that this will take place July 9, 2015. There are a variety of times available in which to reserve your spot. And, unless I
- [Home Inspectors Inspecting US EPA Green Bldg in Denver](https://www.archomes.org/home-inspectors-inspecting-us-epa-green-bldg-in-denver) - Clicking the image below will bring up a 13 minute video of a home inspector checking out the new US EPA Green Building in Denver (you will need to click again when the InterNACHI pages comes up). While we all may be custom home Architects, and this is a high-profile commercial project, there are lessons
- [ArCHsuite introduction](https://www.archomes.org/archsuite-introduction) - © Copyright 2015, ArCH:Architects Creating Homes, LLC, All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Licensed to be reposted by anyone, anywhere, using the entire article, including title, copyright and any images and links. INTRODUCTION TO ArCH & ArCHsuite™ Hello Licensed Architects who design homes. ArCH (Architects Creating Homes) is a professional organization whose primary goal is: Improving Residential
- [ArCHsuite now selling at discount](https://www.archomes.org/archsuite-now-selling-at-discount) - ArCHsuite™, the bundled powerhouse of ArCHstore products is now selling at a substantial discount in the ArCHstore. Click here---> ArCHsuite ArCHsuite contains many of the strong products offered on the ArCHstore. Products created specifically to help licensed Architects manage their practice. ArCHsuite presently includes: ArCHspec™ ArCH-OGCA™ ArCH-AOA™ ArCHoursZ™ ArCH-4in1™ CA-SV™ Check out the ArCHstore and
- [Skype Coaching Available for ArCHsuite Buyers](https://www.archomes.org/skype-coaching-available-for-archsuite-buyers) - If you're an ArCHmember and you purchase ArCHsuite™, ArCH will provide a highly skilled mentor Licensed Architect to help train you in your use of the various files. Simply indicate your desire for this free service here: ArCHsuite™ Coaching and press Send. ArCHproducts are so easy to use, you probably won't NEED this service, but
- [Coordinated Suite of ArCH Forms & Specs](https://www.archomes.org/coordinated-suite-of-arch-forms-specs) - ArCH has been gradually working away, for years, decades actually, to finally arrive at this historic milestone achievement. ArCHsuite™ The UNIFIED FIELD THEORY OF ARCHITECTURAL DOCUMENTS & FORMS ArCH now has, for the first time anywhere on the planet, created a comprehensive suite of forms, agreements & specifications tailor-made for residential architectural practice. Other
- [ArCHspec Skype "kicking the tires" session today](https://www.archomes.org/archspec-skype-kicking-the-tires-session-today) - Today: Friday 4-17-2015 at 3PM EDT (New York- Eastern time zone), ArCH is hosting a group ArCHspec™ "tire kicking" session in which interested buyers of ArCHspec™ will be hosted on Skype by ArCH to virtually "test drive" ArCHspec™ through a live shared screen demonstration. The entire ArCHspec™ file will be viewed and various sections will
- [CEU HSW for Architects Free](https://www.archomes.org/ceu-hsw-for-architects-free) - Benjamin Obdyke is hosting a free webinar this Friday (4-10-2015) 11:30AM EDT. Click on Erin Frank's email below to register and to obtain 1 free HSW: Benjamin Obdyke Live CEU Webinar: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey Rand, Please join us this week for the first webinar of 2015 with new presenter, Geoff Ehrman, Director of Business Development. Registration
- [Marketing Roundtable with Richard Petrie](https://www.archomes.org/marketing-roundtable-with-richard-petrie) - This Wednesday, March 11, 2015, the ArCH ExComm is hosting the reigning Architectural Marketing guru on the planet: Richard Petrie. All ArCH ExComm members should plan on attending the group Skype call. Mr. Petrie comes fresh from a large marketing symposium in Las Vegas where hundreds of marketing professionals from all over Earth attended, trading
- [Residential Specifications : ArCHspec is here](https://www.archomes.org/residential-specifications-archspec-is-here) - Residential specifications. You probably have never heard that phrase before. That's because they haven't existed until right now: ArCHspec™. Click here to see the --> ArCHspec™ product page. ArCHspec™ is the World's first residential specifications system written by Licensed Architects who design homes for Licensed Architects who design homes. About time. Residential Specifications Gone is
- [ArCHomesData Energy Values/ Data Page now up & running](https://www.archomes.org/archomesdata-page-now-up-running) - ArCH members, and the rest of the architectural world, ArCH appears to be the first professional organization to offer, absolutely free, to all Architects, everywhere, the new ArCHomesData Energy Values/ Data Page. It is here: ArCHomesData Energy Values/ Data Page Improving Residential Architecture is our motto, and here we are doing just that. Now, every
- [ArCHspec coming](https://www.archomes.org/archspec-coming) - In only a few weeks, the long-awaited RESIDENTIAL SPECIFICATIONS by ArCH will be published and made available to everyone. Suggested MSRP: $2,750 for non-ArCH people, $1,500 for ArCH members. Nowhere in the universe, at present, do professional residential construction specifications exist for Licensed Architects to use. Sure, you can always start with a more expensive
- [someone can always do it cheaper](https://www.archomes.org/someone-can-always-do-it-cheaper) - Yeah; sure. But the results aren't the same: This funny image from Lee Martin, Architect in Ft. Lauderdale: Lee says he's going to share this with his clients that say they know someone who can design their house cheaper. The operative word here: "cheaper" in all senses of the word.
- [ArCH AOA 2015: the Leading Residential Project Agreement](https://www.archomes.org/arch-aoa-2015-the-leading-residential-project-agreement) - I just completed working with an Attorney who used an agreement (from another major architectural society who will remain nameless) for the contract between one of my Clients and the GC (General Contractor). I was aghast at what that contract software compelled my Client's Attorney to do. It mandated that he provide an affidavit complete
- [Marketing for Architects](https://www.archomes.org/marketing-for-architects) - Every dues-paying member of ArCH is encouraged to watch this free webinar from Richard Petrie, Enoch Sears (ArCH member), & Eric Bobrow: Marketing Webinar Also, here's a 15 minute quickie link to an Enoch Sears/ Richard Petrie presentation that will convince you to watch this session: Architect Marketing Teaser HOME ARCHITECTS (Rand Soellner, ArCH) has
- [Many New ArCH Members](https://www.archomes.org/many-new-arch-members) - ArCH has had quite a few new members in just the last couple of months alone. Many of them are from California & Colorado. Something has happened that seems to have triggered a realization that ArCH exists and is the only independent professional organization that exclusively represents the goals, needs and practices of Licensed Architects
- [Podcast gone live!](https://www.archomes.org/podcast-gone-live) - Our fearless leader was interviewed the other day by Mark LePage and went live this morning. Good PR for our organization - pass the link around and spread the word! Click here: ArCH Interview on Entrepreneur Architect
- [ArCH on Business of Architecture](https://www.archomes.org/arch-on-business-of-architecture) - ArCH members Craig Isaac, ArCH and Rand Soellner, ArCH, were interviewed by Enoch Sears, ArCH, on Enoch's Business of Architecture show recently and this has now been posted on the Business of Architecture website. Click here for the link: ArCH Interview ArCH encourages all ArCH members and especially other Architects who design homes, to listen
- [Spreading the Word about ArCH in Social Media](https://www.archomes.org/spreading-the-word-about-arch-in-social-media) - Hello ArCH Members, Some of you may be wondering: "How can I help spread the word about ArCH into the World at large?" We don't have a huge budget and certainly at the present time can't afford paid ads anywhere. So what can you do? Well, check out this page on the ArCH website: https://www.archomes.org/posting-arch-page-urls-to-social-media
- [Record Drawings](https://www.archomes.org/record-drawings) - Hello ArCH members, During the latest ArCH ExComm (Executive Committee) Skype video conference, Rand Soellner, ArCH and John Hrivnak, ArCH, were discussing the subject of As-Built drawings. John mentioned that he had information from attorneys suggesting that Architects should never call these drawings "As-Builts", as that name implies that this is exactly how things were
- [ArCH Creates Residential Architecture Standards of Care](https://www.archomes.org/arch-creates-residential-architecture-standards-of-care) - ArCH has recently established the ArCH-RASoC: Residential Architecture Standards of Care. It is located here on the ArCH website: https://www.archomes.org/residential-architecture-standards-of-care This SoC (Standards of Care) is a breakthrough for licensed Architects practicing residential architecture, particularly SFR (Single Family Residential). Why? Because up until now, there was no known national standard for the practice of residential
- [Business of Architecture](https://www.archomes.org/business-of-architecture) - A quick note to let everyone know that Rand Soellner and Craig Isaac were interviewed by our newest ArCH member Enoch Sears last Friday night for a future Business of Architecture webcast - will let you know when it goes live!
- [Change to 10 Mil Vapor Barriers](https://www.archomes.org/change-to-10-mil-vapor-barriers) - Most Architects have been using 6 mil polyethylene for their subslab and crawlspace vapor barrier since the mid 20th Century. For at least one of ArCH's members, this just changed. See the related article here: http://www.homearchitects.com/10-mil-vapor-barrier Any Architect designing homes needs to read this as soon as possible. Time to upgrade your specifications.
- [Tired of not having a Voice?  Join ArCH! ](https://www.archomes.org/tired-of-not-having-a-voice-join-arch) - If you have been in other organizations and feel that your voice is not being heard, JOIN ArCH. ArCH listens to its membership. Click here to join ArCH now: Join ArCH Be part of an architectural professional organization that is at the forefront of residential architecture: issues facing residential Architects and how to deal with
- [ArCH on Houzz](https://www.archomes.org/arch-on-houzz) - ArCH is now on Houzz here: http://www.houzz.com/pro/archadmin/arch-architects-creating-homes Drop by and see. Join ArCH (if you are a licensed Architect in the USA & have a constructive attitude toward residential architecture) and have your work featured not only on the ArCH website, but on ArCH's Houzz page! Click here to join now: https://www.archomes.org/membership
- [Entrepreneur Architect Podcast to Feature Show on ArCH](https://www.archomes.org/entrepreneur-architect-podcast-to-feature-show-on-arch) - Our friend and fellow Architect, Mark LePage, has asked ArCH to be interviewed for the next upcoming podcast this next Tuesday 5/27/2014 at 2PM EDT. This offer was extended to ArCH after Mark saw the reasons for Architects Creating Homes. Believing ArCH has merit, he decided to give ArCH members the ability to reach Entrepreneur
- [Great Value Quality Computer Tech Support ](https://www.archomes.org/great-value-quality-computer-tech-support) - Hello ArCH members, My wife and I just bought her an Asus i7 Intel desktop computer from BestBuy for around $840. This tower also has an Nvidia 2GB graphics card and a 1TB HDD, keyboard and mouse. However, there was something else that caught our attention and which we bought before leaving the store. BestBuy
- [2015 Residential Codes Coming](https://www.archomes.org/2015-residential-codes-coming) - Please click on: New 2015 Residential Codes to see the new ArCH website Residential Codes page. This new page, on the main ArCH website, is intended to help ArCH members understand what the latest incoming codes are that affect our residential architectural practices. Just one more bonus of being an ArCH member.
- [ArCH's Progress 1st Qtr 2014](https://www.archomes.org/archs-progress-1st-qtr-2014) - ArCH: Architects Creating Homes is on-track and accomplishing goals during the first quarter of 2014. the ArCH website menu is growing, reflecting this. For instance, there is now a crystal clear ArCH Mission Statement, on a very short webpage here: ArCH Mission Statement just click on the above to see the ArCH Mission Statement. The
- [By-Laws Committee](https://www.archomes.org/by-laws-committee) - An update on this week's Skype meeting. Rand, Ed and myself put another 1 1/2 towards hammering out our By-Laws. We are hoping for a good rough draft in a couple of weeks. We are still looking for more involvement from our members with updating their "free" wed page and to start using the Blog
- [Membership into ArCH](https://www.archomes.org/membership-into-arch) - Please forward new membership requests to: Rand@HomeArchitects.com for now. Thank you.
- [Using the Blog](https://www.archomes.org/using-the-blog) - Hey all - I think we should be using the blog! I can empathize with anyone who just got 8 messages from ArCH in their box within the last hour. Let's try using the blog!
- [Architect or Contractor: What's First?](https://www.archomes.org/architect-or-contractor-whats-first-2) - “What’s first: the Architect or the Contractor?” Residential Architects once in a while receive an inquiry like this. The answer is: What’s first: the Design or the Construction? Which of course, means: you first need to have a Design before you can Build it. So: who is the one professional best trained and experienced
- [AIA Convention Receives Lackluster Reviews](https://www.archomes.org/aia-convention-receives-lackluster-reviews) - Klaus Philipsen, FAIA, went to the AIA Convention in Denver last week, and this distinguished member of the AIA did not have many good things to report on the effectiveness of the event. Here is his online article about the convention: Will the AIA Convention go the way of the Dinosaurs? In response, ArCH member
- [What Your Get From ArCH Membership](https://www.archomes.org/what-your-get-from-arch-membership) - Check out ArCH's new page: What You Get From ArCH Membership which details more than 10 reasons to be a member, ranging from savings that results in your spending less money than what you pay in dues, Virtual Firm support from other ArCH members and much more. Be part of the vanguard in residential architecture
- [Revit LT BIM Software ](https://www.archomes.org/revit-lt-bim-software) - Several ArCH members are or have acquired Revit LT 2013 Suite, which include Revit LT 2013 and AutoCad 2013 LT and a 1-year AutoDesk Subscription, which means they will also receive the 2014 Suite when it is released. This software was for sale on Amazon for $1,111 which appeared to the least expensive on the
- [Robert Ivy Article on Architectural criticism](https://www.archomes.org/robert-ivy-article-on-architectural-criticism) - http://www.aia.org/practicing/AIAB097811
- [CAD software](https://www.archomes.org/cad-software) - OK-since I am still using lt '98 and looked into Acad 2011 Lt and found that I cannot activate it. I have Draftsight which is a free CAD that looks like 2010, does not seem to be very quick. Does anyone know anything about Revit lt? Colleagues are telling me to switch, but not sure
- [ArCH Focus Groups now open to membership](https://www.archomes.org/arch-focus-groups-now-open-to-membership) - Now is your chance! Check out the ArCH Focus Groups, whose task is to develop the various ArCH programs suggested by ArCH members. You can make a difference! Look here for the list of ArCH Focus Groups: ArCH Focus Groups Learn about each of them and see what appeals to your special interests. You are
- [Septic System Construction Permits](https://www.archomes.org/septic-system-construction-permits) - Hello ArCH members and others. There is some recent trouble regarding the difference between a Septic Permit and a Septic Construction Permit. See this article on my website to understand the difference: http://www.homearchitects.com/septic-system-construction-permitting For those of you practicing in urban areas like Chicago, this probably means nothing, but for any of our clients in more
- [ArCH & CRAN-AIA](https://www.archomes.org/arch-cran-aia) - ArCH co-founding member, Rand Soellner, just bid a fond goodbye to the CRAN-AIA people. Both entities asserted their positions that our organizations can coordinate efforts on programs that both feel would benefit from our cooperation. ArCH indicated that new members are not presented with an either-or scenario. Any licensed architect is welcome to be a
- [WordPress Instructions](https://www.archomes.org/wordpress-instructions) - Hi ArCH Folks, Please look at your ArCH website menu on the far side of the horizontal menu bar under the Big Picture Slide Show of our website: Blog. If you hover your mouse there, you will see a couple of drop-down menu items there that will give you instructions on how to do things
- [Hobbit Houses](https://www.archomes.org/hobbit-houses) - These samples belong in the category 'Storybook Style' which apparently grew from Hollywood film studio inspirations in the 30's. http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2012/12/17/hobbit-houses-tolkien-home-design/?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000058#photoID-5506076
- [ArCH Motto](https://www.archomes.org/arch-motto) - 12-19-2012 Re: ArCH Motto Don Duffy has suggested this as the ArCH Motto: It’s not just a house; it’s your Home. I happen to like that one a lot. And it may be that this works just fine for us. It might be nice to have a motto that included something about using an Architect,
- [Saving Your Work on Edit Mode of ArCH Blog](https://www.archomes.org/saving-your-work-on-edit-mode-of-arch-blog) - 12-19-2012 Re: Click on PUBLISH, then UPDATE Hello ArCH Folks, I suppose I could have made this an ArCH Blog post, but frankly, I wonder how many of you are looking at those. Are you? At any rate, some of our members have lost some text, when updating their Firm Page or creating a new
- [THE ROCKY, HORRIFIC PICTURE SHOW OF NOT USING AN ARCHITECT](https://www.archomes.org/the-rocky-horrific-picture-show-of-not-using-an-architect) - This post refers to part of ArCH's Public Awareness Program, in which various problems are featured on residential projects not involving an architect. See: ArCH Public Awareness Program for more information. The more of us that talk about this, the ideas we have for possible videos.
- [ArCH Focus Groups](https://www.archomes.org/arch-focus-groups) - Would all ArCH members please take a look at our website menu and look at FOCUS AREAS. When you click on that, you will see several suggested Focus Groups to address those Focus Areas. Oh, you might say: "You mean that I might have to serve on one or more of these committees to solve
- [Motto](https://www.archomes.org/motto) - Here are my thoughts on a motto. Some of it comes from the Baord Of Architecture and what in means to earn the title of Architect. I solemnly swear I am a person of good moral character. I am am a licensed Architect professionally educated for five or six years by an accredited university
- [post occupancy comments for a client](https://www.archomes.org/post-occupancy-comments-for-a-client) - Don, Here are some stream of conscious thoughts on home building in no special order. They may help you or someone spare a headache. Generally we would change < 1% and thoroughly loved our experience. Russel the home owner acted as his own GC. and HVAC contractor. His back ground is land development and
- [ArCH Website on page 2 of Google](https://www.archomes.org/arch-website-on-page-2-of-google) - After only being active for about 3 or 4 days, our ArCH website is on Page 2 of Google for our CEUs for Licensed Architects page, just above the AIA of NYC. How about that? I just punched up a few SEO things, so my guess is that will continue to rise, until we are
- [](https://www.archomes.org/477) - ok-think I am onboard!
- [ArCH Member, Perry Cofield & Job Corps](https://www.archomes.org/arch-member-perry-cofield-job-corps) - Friend, co-founder of ArCH, and licensed architect Perry Cofield has recently been working with Job Corps across the USA. He evaluates existing Job Corps facilities along with a team of engineers and inputs that information into the Job Corps facilities software, to help them assess conditions and evaluate future improvements. Perry explained that the Job
- [Housing Boom Forecast By Barclays](https://www.archomes.org/housing-boom-forecast-by-barclays) - Check out this good news from Barclays: This means, that by 2015, the USA economy could be cranking back up again. Yay!
- [Registering and Log-in to the ArCH Blog](https://www.archomes.org/registering-and-log-in-to-the-arch-blog) - Hello ArCH Folks, I've not seen anybody else posting anything yet, or making comments, which tells me that the interface might need tweaking. As our website programmers have explained it to me, it is: You are now welcome to register as a Subscriber to this blog, then Log-in to begin leaving comments to other’s posts.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.archomes.org/) - ArCH = Architects Creating Homes The unified voice of Licensed Architects who design homes in the USA & world. YOU can be part of ArCH if you are a Licensed Architect ANYWHERE in the world: North America, Europe-Asia, South America, Australia-Oceania, Africa, Antarctica: anywhere. This means: if you are a legal Architect in the USA,
- [Arch Membership without paypal](https://www.archomes.org/paper-mailed-check-without-paypal) - ArCH Membership Mail your check to: ArCH Architects Creating Homes, LLC To PO Box 907, Cashiers, NC 28717. Create Your Account After creating an account, you will be redirected to fill out the ArCH Application form. After completing the form and submitting payment, expect an email notification confirming your ArCH membership. There will be a
- [FAQ](https://www.archomes.org/faq) - Frequently Asked Questions of ArCH Note: see Press-PR for a 3rd person ArCH Summary suitable for publishing as an article about ArCH. 1. Question: How many members does ArCH have? Answer: - ArCH projects having 100 members during the next year or so. - ArCH currently has members from California through North Carolina and
- [Goals-Objectives](https://www.archomes.org/goals-objectives) - ArCH : Architects Creating Homes ArCH Main Purpose & Mission Statement ArCH is an American-based international organization of Licensed Architects focusing on residential architecture, professional excellence & achievement, client value & service. The initial method to help accomplish this will be through the following means: 1. Making the public aware that licensed architects exist that
- [ArCH Mission Statement](https://www.archomes.org/arch-mission-statement) - The ArCH Mission Statement: ArCH is the international organization of Licensed Architects focused on residential architecture, professional excellence, member assistance, friendship & success, client value & service. Everything ArCH does is centered around this intention. While being international in scope, ArCH began in the United States of America and will likely retain its base of
- [Home v3](https://www.archomes.org/home-v3) - ArCH = Architects Creating Homes The unified voice of Licensed Architects who design homes in the USA & world. YOU can be part of ArCH if you are a Licensed Architect ANYWHERE in the world: North America, Europe-Asia, South America, Australia-Oceania, Africa, Antarctica: anywhere. This means: if you are a legal Architect in the USA,
- [ArCHdes Design Excellence Selection awards program](https://www.archomes.org/archdes-design-excellence-selection-awards-program) - ArCHdes™ Design Excellence Selection awards program is a yearly residential architecture recognition program for ArCHmembers and their projects. WHERE TO SEE INFORMATION To enter, see the ArCHdes™ Entry Fee product page here: ArCHdes Entry Fee. Fees and other terms may change, from year to year, so please refer to the above ArCHwebsite page for this
- [ArCHdes-2023-Awards](https://www.archomes.org/archdes-2023-awards) - ArCHdes-2023-Awards This page represents the 2023 ArCHdes™ (Design Excellence Selection) awards. This year (2023) there were entries from the SEUSA. Wouldn’t your firm look better if it was an Award-Winning company? Each year, once a year, members of ArCH have the opportunity to become recognized for their good works. You can’t win if you
- [About Architects Creating Homes](https://www.archomes.org/about) - See Press-PR for a Summary 3rd-person article about ArCH. ArCH : Architects Creating Homes is about Licensed Architects who practice residential architecture and how they are improving the practice & quality of residential architecture. ArCH Mission Statement: ArCH is the international organization of Licensed Architects focused on residential architecture, professional excellence, member assistance,
- [ArCHdes-2022-Awards](https://www.archomes.org/archdes-2022-awards) - ArCHdes-2022-Awards This page represents the 2022 ArCHdes™ (Design Excellence Selection) awards. This year (2022) there were multiple entries from the SEUSA, Central-West USA & the world. Wouldn’t your firm look better if it was an Award-Winning company? Each year, once a year, members of ArCH have the opportunity to become recognized for their good works.
- [ArCHdes-2021-Awards](https://www.archomes.org/archdes-2021-awards) - This page represents the 2021 ArCHdes™ (Design Excellence Selection) awards. This year (2021) there were entries from the SEUSA & the world. Wouldn’t your firm look better if it was an Award-Winning company? Each year, once a year, members of ArCH have the opportunity to become recognized for their good works. You can’t win if
- [Memberships](https://www.archomes.org/memberships)
- [ArCHceu](https://www.archomes.org/archceu) - ArCHceu is exactly what it sounds like: ArCH now offers CEUs (Continuing Education Units) (also called CEH (Continuing Education Hours)) for HSW (Health, Safety & Welfare. Why: because some Architects have felt that not enough (if any) other CEU courses out there provide adequate subject matter information related to real world needs for residential architecture.
- [ArCHstore](https://www.archomes.org/store) - This is the ArCHstore. Many items are now available, some others are in progress. Please scroll down to see what may appeal to you: ArCHmembership payment (initial)
- [ArCHomes Awards     PROGRAM](https://www.archomes.org/archomes-awards-program) - Entitled: ArCH DES (Design Excellence Selection) Subcommittee Chairperson: Subcommittee Members: Ken Parel-Sewel, ArCH. Coordinating Committees: ArCHmag ArCHmembership Summary: Conceived by one of our founders as a means to recognize valuable contributions in the design of outstanding residential architecture by ArCH member architects and firms. Also seen as an adjunct to the ArCH E-Magazine
- [Membership Committee](https://www.archomes.org/membership-committee) - Subcommittee Chairperson: Ken Parel-Sewell, ArCH, AIA, NCARB Subcommittee Members: Others interested in serving on this committee: please reply to: ken@oneworldarchitecture.com Summary: Members of this committee are responsible for checking the credentials of applying ArCH members, developing a cloud database of members and helping the CRAfts and CEU Focus Groups log CEU credits for
- [ArCHmag](https://www.archomes.org/archmag) - Subcommittee Chairpersons: Leigh Hebert, ArCH, AIA, NCARB Ken Parel-Sewell, ArCH, AIA, NCARB Subcommittee Members: James Spencer, ArCH, AIA, NCARB other committee members would be welcome Coordinating Focus Groups: ArCHdes (Design Excellence Selection) Summary ArCHmag is intended to be an online magazine of the ArCH organization, posted perhaps once a quarter. Features to include member projects
- [ArCH Membership Recruitment](https://www.archomes.org/arch-membership-recruitment) - ArCH Membership Recruitment: ArCH asks that every ArCHmember help the organization continue to grow: 100. EACH ArCHmember BRINGS A NEW MEMBER Every member is asked to bring at least one new ArCHmember into the organization each year. If everyone could do this, the organization would double every year. That would be an excellent growth rate.
- [ArCHflik](https://www.archomes.org/archflik) - ArCHflik™ is ArCH's video library. We hope you will find titles & subjects here to provide education, enjoyment and insights into the world of Licensed Architects who design homes and about residential architecture. ArCHflik™ ArCHflik™ is ArCH's video brand. Look for upcoming videos on a variety of subjects. Video 1: VALUE OF A LICENSED RESIDENTIAL
- [Advantages of ArCH Membership](https://www.archomes.org/avantages-of-arch-membership) - 10. First, let’s identify what ArCH is: ArCH is: the international organization of Licensed Architects focused on residential architecture, professional excellence, member assistance, friendship & success, Client value & service. ArCH's motto: Improving Residential Architecture You are part of something important that helps improve what we all do as professionals. 12. Check out the What's
- [ArCHdes-2020-Awards](https://www.archomes.org/archdes-2020-awards) - This page represents the 2020 ArCHdes™(Design Excellence Selection) awards. This year (2020) there were entries from across the USA & the world. Wouldn’t your firm look better if it was an Award-Winning company? Each year, once a year, members of ArCH have the opportunity to become recognized for their good works. You can’t win if
- [Certified Residential Architect Listing](https://www.archomes.org/certified-residential-architect-listing) - This ArCHwebpage lists the only CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTS in the world. They are as follows: ___________________________________ CRAfts # 00000001 Name/Title: Rand Soellner, ArCH, CRAfts, NCARB Senior Staff Architect of HOME ARCHITECTS. Date of Certification: 7/2/2018. Means of CRAfts Certification: Earning 10 ArCHdes awards: 2016 (1), 2017 (4), 2018 (5). States of Licensure as of CRAfts
- [ArCH Code of Conduct](https://www.archomes.org/arch-code-of-conduct-2) - The ArCH Code of Conduct, up until this time, was on a separate PDF. It is now on this website page, contained below: ArCH Pledge & Code of Conduct ©Copyright 2014-2015, ArCH: Architects Creating Homes, LLC, All Rights Reserved Worldwide. . 1. PURPOSE ArCH exists to help residential architects thrive and improve the quality and
- [Find an Architect](https://www.archomes.org/find-an-architect) - This is the FIND AN ARCHITECT page from which anyone can find an architect to design their home, across the USA & world. ArCH membership is growing daily, so this list of how to find an Architect is organic: changing frequently. It is organized in 4 different ways: 1. Find an Architect based on TYPE
- [ArCHdes 2017 Award Winners](https://www.archomes.org/archdes-2017-award-winners) - This page represents the 2017 ArCHdes™ (Design Excellence Selection) awards. These firms won the coveted ArCHdes™ awards in the 2017 season. SwallowTail Architecture, Summerville, SC, USA Coastal Island Renovation: ArCHdes™ 2017 Award. "A splendid combination of intimate scale and breathtaking focus on the most important design
- [ArCHdes 2019 Awards](https://www.archomes.org/archdes-2019-awards) - This page represents the 2019 ArCHdes™ (Design Excellence Selection) awards. This year (2019) there were 19 entries from all across the USA. Wouldn’t your firm look better if it was an Award-Winning company? Each year, once a year, members of ArCH have the opportunity to
- [ArCH Membership Application](https://www.archomes.org/arch-membership-application)
- [Certified Residential Architect system](https://www.archomes.org/certified-residential-architect-program) - ArCH founded the Certified Residential Architect (SM) focus team system (CRAfts) on 1/4/2013 (January 4, 2013) . Certified Residential Architect is a service mark solely owned by ArCH : Architects Creating Homes, LLC. As of today's date: 4/22/2017, this system is being developed by ArCH members and the program will be eventually offered to any
- [Reasons for ArCH](https://www.archomes.org/about/reasons-for-arch) - ArCH : The Rationale of Why it exists and came into being: LOGICAL REASON FOR ArCH's EXISTENCE ArCH was created to allow a like-minded group of Licensed Architects to jointly Improve Residential Architecture. Improving Residential Architecture means: 1. Improving the design of homes. 2. Improving the technical aspects of homes. 3. Improving the lives of
- [ArCHjobmart](https://www.archomes.org/archjobmart) - This is the ArCH JobMart. Job opportunities are listed here for Architects that design homes and related activities. If you are a recruiter or other entity that would like to place an ad on this JobMart board, please see the ArCHstore for the ArCHad product. Click here for that: ArCHad There is a payment you
- [Press-PR](https://www.archomes.org/press-pr) - This ArCHwebpage is for members of the press, magazines, websites, governmental entities, Wikipedia & other encyclopedic information entities looking for general information about ArCH. SUMMARY OF ArCH (in 3rd person, for news articles about ArCH and other blurbs, who are hereby authorized to copy & paste, edit and otherwise use this article for publication
- [What's in it for Me?](https://www.archomes.org/whats-in-it-for-me) - What's in it for me lists the benefits each ArCHmember receives when they are a member: A. VALUE ArCH dues is the best value in the world for professional architectural organizations: you get more bang for your buck than anywhere else, with annual dues less than 25% of other organizations, and a lot more benefits.
- [Judging Procedures for ArCHdes](https://www.archomes.org/judging-procedures-for-archdes) - This is the judging and general administrative website page for the ArCHdes™ design awards program. 1. INITIAL DEFAULT STATUS OF ALL ENTRIES: All entries start as being award winning. There must be something about them that makes them Not worthy to not make a design award, which is opposite of most “competitions.” ArCHdes™ is Not
- [CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT System](https://www.archomes.org/certified-licensed-residential-architect-program) - Certified Residential Architect ™ Focus Team System (CRAfts) The Certified Residential Architect ™ Program is a trademarked/servicemarked program, owned and operated by ArCH: Architects Creating Homes. This is the Focus Team page on this effort. If you are looking for the actual CRAfts page involving the Certified Residential Architect system click here to go there:
- [ArCHomesData](https://www.archomes.org/archomesdata) - (ArCH ENERGY DATA form) This is the ArCHomesData page. Here, you can download the ArCH Energy Values/ Data Page, for use on your project. ArCH is making this FREE to everyone, everywhere, effective immediately. Terms of Service are that you will use the form, as-is without making any changes to the form, except for entering
- [Membership](https://www.archomes.org/membership) - Be Part of the Future of Residential Architecture: JOIN ArCH TO JOIN ArCH: 1. You must be a licensed architect (anywhere in the world). 2. You have a positive advocacy position that helps your fellow Architects to thrive, succeed & improve. 3. You positively address issues in a constructive manner that exhibits courtesy &
- [Sponsorships](https://www.archomes.org/sponsorships) - ArCHsponsorships are available. If you are in charge of marketing at a company that creates products, software and services for and related to Architects designing homes, residential architecture and residential construction, then a sponsorship is for you. In seconds, you can buy a yearly sponsorship for your organization that will be exposed to the ArCHmembership,
- [Membership Application](https://www.archomes.org/membership-application) - This is the ArCH Membership Application INFORMATION Page, not the actual application, which can only be accessed after you have paid for membership. The application can be accessed by you only on pop-up screens that will appear immediately after you have paid for your membership. So if you pay for your membership, carefully read the
- [ArCHintro](https://www.archomes.org/archintro) - ArCHintro is the introduction page for all new ArCHmembers. WELCOME new ArCHmember! The following lists several items that you may find interesting and enjoyable and will help you obtain more value from your membership in ArCH: 100. ArCH MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE If you haven't received your ArCHmembership certificate yet, you will. ArCH's new MMS (Member Management
- [ArCHdes 2016 Award Winners](https://www.archomes.org/archdes-2016-award-winners) - This page represents the 2016 ArCHdes™ (Design Excellence Selection) awards. These firms won coveted ArCHdes™ awards in the 2016 season (apologies: not room enough to provide image of all projects): ACM Design architecture & interiors., Asheville, NC, USA (award winning project) Craig Isaac Architecture, Charlotte, NC, USA
- [Membership Payment](https://www.archomes.org/membership-payment-page) - Note: when you pay with PayPal, you are certifying that you are a licensed Architect (anywhere in the World). You are pre-paying for your membership, before ArCH checks your license. If you pay now and are Not licensed and ArCH finds that you are not licensed, when researching your credentials, you will not receive a
- [ArCH Membership Renewal](https://www.archomes.org/arch-membership-renewal)
- [Test form](https://www.archomes.org/test-membership)
- [Instructions for Editing Your Firm Page & Posting](https://www.archomes.org/instructions-for-editing-your-firm-page-posting) - Click here for instructions: 8-6-2015-Instructions -NewPostandEditingFirmPage 1-16-2016: SPECIAL NOTICE : ArCH has just implemented its new MMS (Membership Management Software), which registers you automatically, using the Username and Password you provide when you fill out your membership form for the first time. This means that you will already be registered on the ArCHwebsite and therefore,
- [ArCH Blog Registering Process & Log-In Instructions](https://www.archomes.org/arch-blog-registering-process-log-in-instructions) - For those of you who have not registered, here is the quick version of what to do: 1-16-2016: SPECIAL UPDATE NOTICE: ArCH has just implemented its new automated MMS (Membership Management Software). It is intended that the Username and Password that you use during your initial membership form process will become your one username and
- [Interviews of ArCH](https://www.archomes.org/interviews-of-arch) - This page lists interviews of ArCH at various multimedia Internet and other channels. 5/28/2014 Architects Creating Homes Entrepreneur Architect Interview 1 7/18/2014 Architects Creating Homes: Business of Architecture Interview 2 4/1/2015 ArCHspec (Architectural Specification System from ArCH) Q&A: Entre Architect Interview 3 4/25/2015 ArCHspec: Business of Architecture Interview 4. 1/13/2016 ArCHdes: design awards program on
- [Membership Renewal Application](https://www.archomes.org/membership-renewal-application) - Each year, each ArCHmember will need to fill out the WuFoo ArCHmember Renewal Application and electronically send that to ArCH's Membership Manager for review, along with their renewal fee, on the ArCHinvoice that we all receive from the ArCH Membership Manager. One important piece of information on the ArCHmember Renewal Application is that you indicate
- [Residential Building Codes](https://www.archomes.org/residential-building-codes) - ArCH is committed to helping its membership understand what the latest national codes are regarding the design of homes in the USA. This webpage is intended to help provide that information (although each Architect is responsible for verifying all applicable code and other requirements for their projects). As of today: 11/25/2015, the ICC (International Code
- [Green Residential Architecture: ArCHomes Green](https://www.archomes.org/green-residential-architecture) - The ArCHomes Green ™ program is being developed by ArCH to create a higher level of energy efficiency, sustainability and improved environmental sensitivity than any other existing programs involving residential architecture. ArCHomes Green ™ Subcommittee Chairperson: Subcommittee Members: See your name here! Looking for chairperson and subcommittee members Summary: ArCH advocates that all residential architecture should
- [Focus Areas](https://www.archomes.org/focus-areas) - & ArCH Committees addressing those issues PURPOSE OF ArCH FOCUS GROUPS: The purpose of ArCH Focus Groups is to create wording for ArCH methods and means, devise procedures & techniques for programs, develop Public Awareness Programs based on the results of these Focus Group findings, develop improvements in residential methods & technologies, develop laws
- [Public Awareness Programs](https://www.archomes.org/public-awareness-programs) - click on the following programs to go to those pages: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- REASONS WHY AN ARCHITECT SHOULD DESIGN YOUR HOME SOCIAL MEDIA EXPOSURE A MILE OF ArCH POSTS TV REALITY SHOW(S) ABOUT LICENSED ARCHITECTS DESIGNING HOMES THE ROCKY, HORRIFIC PICTURE SHOW OF NOT USING AN ARCHITECT FUNNY THINGS ABOUT USING AN ARCHITECT OR NOT HOW TO
- [Value of a Licensed Residential Architect](https://www.archomes.org/value-of-a-licensed-residential-architect) - Value of a Licensed Residential Architect is about the value that an Architect brings to the design of a home. First, ArCH would like to share with you this video entitled: VALUE OF A LICENSED RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT Click on the image above to play video. This video, in a brief 6-1/2 minutes, explains 10 benefits
- [ArCHbookstore](https://www.archomes.org/archbookstore) - This is the ArCHbookstore. ArCH will be adding more books over the coming months and years. Click on the bookcovers that appeal to you to be taken to that product page to buy and/or download for free, based on the terms for each title on its product page.
- [ArCHglobal membership](https://www.archomes.org/archglobal-membership) - ArCHglobal membership became available September 9, 2015. Since that time, any Architect who is licensed anywhere on the planet as an Architect of homes and buildings may join ArCH. Subcommittee Chairperson: Rand Soellner, Architect, ArCH, NCARB, LHI Subcommittee Members: Rodney Kazenske, ArCH, NCARB Bennett Sabatier, ArCH, NCARB, Don Duffy, ArCH, AIA additional committee members are
- [ArCH Organization & Structure](https://www.archomes.org/arch-organization-structure) - Subcommittee Chairperson: Rand Soellner, Architect, ArCH Subcommittee Members: This focus group is developing wording for ArCH Organizational Structure. This committee is responsible for creating the format for how ArCH is to be operated and run. Summary: ArCH members of this focus group are drafting the ArCH organizational. For instance: –Voting, ArCH officer elections
- [ArCH-RASoC2014](https://www.archomes.org/arch-rasoc2014) - The 2014 ArCH Residential Architecture Standards of Care (ArCH-RASoC2014) are as follows: These SoC (Standards of Care) can possibly be used as a reference for various people, Architects, companies, or organizations. This could possibly be used to establish a particular level of Voluntary performance for architectural services on residential projects throughout the USA & world.
- [ArCH-RASoC2015](https://www.archomes.org/arch-rasoc2015) - The 2015 ArCH Residential Architecture Standards of Care (ArCH-RASoC2015) are as follows: These SoC (Standards of Care) can be used as a reference for various people, Architects, companies, or organizations. This can be used to establish a particular level of Voluntary performance for architectural services on residential projects throughout the USA & world. ArCH is
- [Residential Architecture Standards of Care](https://www.archomes.org/residential-architecture-standards-of-care) - PLEASE SEE EACH YEAR'S ArCH-RASoC for the full description of each edition's standards. See the menu of editions under the main Residential Architecture Standards of Care menu item (and below). This page is the central listing of the SoC's purpose. See each year edition's SoC for the specifics for each Standard. Do NOT use this
- [Licensure of ArCHmembers](https://www.archomes.org/licensure-of-archmembers) - Disclaimer/explanation regarding licensing of ArCHmembers: While ArCH endeavors to check the licenses of new, incoming members, it has no control over what may happen to such ArCHmember licenses to practice architecture after that point. Various AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) can and do often suspend licenses, revoke licenses or otherwise compromise the official licensure of
- [Client Advantages](https://www.archomes.org/client-advantages) - In addition to ArCH member advantages, some members of the ArCH ExComm (Executive Committee) have asked the very important question: so what are the advantages to ArCH member Clients? Why would someone from the general public want to hire an ArCH Architect? That is an excellent question. And here are some answers (below): ADVANTAGES OF
- [Colorado Master Builders & Architects, Inc.](https://www.archomes.org/colorado-master-builders-architects) - Colorado Master Builders & Architects, Inc. is a full service design/build firm, located in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in custom residential and equestrian projects. Along with architectural design and construction management services, we also offer the craftsmanship of our custom design and fabrication work shop. This give us the ability to design and create truly one-of-a-kind
- [ArCH CODE OF CONDUCT](https://www.archomes.org/arch-code-of-conduct) - Subcommittee Chairperson: Lilija Gelazis, ArCH, AIA, Facilities Design Group, PC, Chicago, IL Subcommittee Members: Don Duffy, ArCH, AIA, Don Duffy Architecture, Charlotte, NC other committee members would be welcome: please reply to: Lilija Gelazis Note: this mission has been accomplished. There is an ArCH Code of Conduct/Pledge, which can be seen here: ArCH Code of
- [ArCHforms AGREEMENTS & FORMS FOR ARCHITECTURAL RESIDENTIAL PRACTICE](https://www.archomes.org/arch-agreements-forms-for-architectural-residential-practice) - ArCHforms ™ Subcommittee Chairperson: Rand Soellner, ArCH, NCARB Subcommittee Members: this mission has largely been completed. Summary: ArCH has several forms of agreement and other administrative forms to help ArCH residential Architects function in their practices. None of these forms of agreement is intended to take the place of each member's attorney reviewing &
- [ArCHcon (convention)](https://www.archomes.org/archcon-convention) - Subcommittee Chairperson: Bennett Sabatier, Architect, ArCH, CSI Subcommittee Members: You can join now, if you are an ArCHmember. Become part of this exciting focus group, deciding on the venue for the ArCHcons of the future. Please contact: Bennett Sabatier ArCHcon is the recurring event(s) for the ArCH Convention, to be held in various locations
- [ArCHspec SPECIFICATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS](https://www.archomes.org/arch-specifications-for-residential-projects) - CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE ArCHspec™ PAGE NOW--> ArCHspec ArCHspec ™ Subcommittee Chairperson: Rand Soellner, ArCH, Architect, Cashiers, NC Subcommittee Members: Rodney Kazenske, ArCH, Denver, CO Craig Isaac, ArCH, Charlotte, NC This mission has been completed. ArCHspec is Live. New members welcome to continue in our on-going updating. Click here--> ArCHspec To be taken
- [Perception of Architect's Fees](https://www.archomes.org/perception-of-architects-fees) - A little story, by James Spencer, ArCH, Architect, of James Spencer Architecture, Alexandria, Virginia: A couple planning a home renovation in the Washington, D.C. area sit down to a meeting with a local Architect. The husband appears irritated, so the Architect asks if everything is okay. The husband says: "My wife dragged me here.
- [Terms of Use Agreement](https://www.archomes.org/terms-of-agreement) - You have agreed to the following when you click “I agree” during the checkout process: You agree:_____X. ArCH: ArchitectsCreatingHomes.com Terms of Use Agreement Last Updated: 5/12/2015 Thank you for using the ArCH: ArchitectsCreatingHomes.com website and associated content (hereinafter “Website”), which is owned, operated, or licensed by ArCH: Architects Creating Homes, LLC (“Company”). Company provides you
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.archomes.org/privacy-policy) - ArCH: ArchitectsCreatingHomes.com Privacy Policy Last Updated: 5-12-2015 ArCH: Architects Creating Homes, LLC (“Company”) has adopted this Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) to inform you of its collection and use of your personal or personally identifiable information. Company values your privacy and has adopted this policy in an effort to remain transparent with respect to its collection
- [ArCHceu Focus Group](https://www.archomes.org/archceu-focus-group) - Subcommittee Chairperson: Craig Isaac, Architect, ArCH, AIA, NCARB Subcommittee Members: Rodney Kazenske, ArCH, NCARB Rand Soellner, ArCH, NCARB, LHI Don Duffy, ArCH, AIA additional committee members are welcome This is the page for ArCH CEUs (Continuing Education Units). This page is in addition to the list of CEU courses available from manufacturers that is commercially
- [links to files pages-4in1 and others](https://www.archomes.org/links-to-files-pages-4in1-and-others) - links to files: 4in1 and others. Private. 4in1 Bid Form
- [What it Takes to be an Architect](https://www.archomes.org/what-it-takes-to-be-an-architect) - Architecture is about creativity and quality design. It is also about the Public's best interests and being in accordance with their Health, Safety & Welfare. This webapge explains what it takes to become an architect. To find out more, please read on… The Requirements to being a Licensed Architect & what it takes A lot!
- [What Architects Do for You](https://www.archomes.org/what-architects-do-for-you) - You're thinking of having a home designed for you and your family. You've heard that Architects design houses. You're wondering exactly what that means and what an Architect does. This webpage provides that information. First: What do Architects do? Short answer: Architects design homes & buildings. Longer answer: Architects have a unique 4-step process: A.
- [ArCHpac](https://www.archomes.org/archpac) - ArCHpac = ArCH Political Action Committee. Subcommittee Chairperson: Needed. Subcommittee Members: Needed. Summary: This is intended to furnish ArCH with some horsepower to help affect the political outcome of legislation affecting Licensed Architects who design homes. The means is intended to utilize online software programs like Twilio, in the manner in which Mozilla has recently,
- [Association of Architects](https://www.archomes.org/association-of-architects) - ArCH (Architects Creating Homes) is a professional association of Architects. ArCH is based in America. ArCH is focused on residential architectural projects. ArCH is the only independent professional architectural association that is composed entirely of Licensed Architects who focus on the design of homes. By independent, ArCH is not part of any other larger organization
- [Shop](https://www.archomes.org/shop)
- [ArCH-AOA-Architect-Owner Agreements](https://www.archomes.org/store/arch-aoa-architect-owner-agreements) - This website page is devoted to the ArCH-AOA Architect-Owner Agreements. ArCH-AOA-2015 Architect-Owner Agreement 2015 edition © Copyright 2014, ArCH: Architects Creating Homes, LLC ArCH-AOA-2015 $95 ArCH Members, $175 non-members (join ArCH now and reduce your cost) New! Now Available! File download is in MS Word 2013. Click on
- [ArCH Multimedia Interviews](https://www.archomes.org/public-awareness-programs/arch-multimedia-interviews) - ArCH has been featured in several multimedia interviews nationally. Click below to see/hear these interviews: Business of Architecture ArCH Interview 9/30/2014 published date Entrepreneur Architect ArCH Interview 5/28/2014
- [Posting ArCH page URLs to Social Media](https://www.archomes.org/posting-arch-page-urls-to-social-media) - Some of our membership have wondered how to put out the message that ArCH exists to other licensed architects in the world. Some of us have suggested trying to find lists of hundreds or thousands of other registered architects and individually e-mail them. Sure; that could work; however, one wonders who among us has
- [Social Media Exposure for ArCH](https://www.archomes.org/social-media-exposure-for-arch) - ArCH is now in the News! ArCH members are being interviewed for broadcasting on social media channels. Look for this list to be growing: 5-29-2014 Entrepreneur Architect Podcast: ArCH: Architects Creating Homes
- [What You Get From ArCH Membership](https://www.archomes.org/what-you-get-from-arch-membership) - REASONS TO BE A FULL MEMBER OF ArCH: 1. QUALITY ARCHITECTURE, FOCUSED ON RESIDENTIAL DESIGN. ArCH is the only independent professional organization composed of licensed Architects who focus on the design of homes. 2. ADVOCATE FOR LICENSED ARCHITECTS WHO PRACTICE RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE. 3. CEU LIBRARY: ArCH provides a library of CEU
- [SoftPlan Information](https://www.archomes.org/softplan-information) - SoftPlan is a 3D/BIM computer program specifically created to help create residential architecture. In the hands of very experienced SoftPlan users, complex commercial projects can also be created with the software. Is it easy to learn and use? That depends on your computing abilities. This particular author has found all computer design software difficult
- [Revit Resources](https://www.archomes.org/revit-resources) - This is the ArCH Revit Resources page. WHAT IS REVIT? Revit Software is a computer program that allows Architects and Engineers to draw, model and document their designs in 3 dimensions: height, width and depth. You create a virtual model of your building, similar to building it. Lines are rarely used, except to reference locations,
- [HOW TO READ ARCHITECT'S DOCUMENTS](https://www.archomes.org/public-awareness-programs/how-to-read-architects-documents) - If you are like many clients of Architects, particularly those for whom you are having a house designed, you probably have questions about how to read the Architect's documents and what is located in them. And you may want more than a single opinion as to what should be in the documents. Here is one
- [Focus Group Steering Committee](https://www.archomes.org/focus-group-steering-committee) - Subcommittee Chairperson: Subcommittee Members: Rand Soellner, Architect, ArCH, HOME ARCHITECTS ®, Sapphire, NC See your name here! Looking for subcommittee members Summary: This committee is the group that guides all the other Focus Groups, to insure that things get done and that there is some sort of structure to the activities of all ArCH
- [Friends of ArCH](https://www.archomes.org/friends-of-arch) - Subcommittee Chairperson: Perry Cofield, Architect, ArCH, AIA Subcommittee Members: See your name here! Looking for subcommittee members Summary: Friends of ArCH is about how ArCH can accept sponsorships from willing and interested product manufacturers and system providers, along with how to organize some sort of participation by interested people and other organizations without being
- [Blog Terms of Use](https://www.archomes.org/blog-terms-of-use) - ArCH Blog User code of conduct: Any person registering as a contributor to this ArCH blog hereby agrees to the following: I will not make any statements of a libelous or slanderous nature about anyone or anything. I accept complete responsibility for any and all comments that I post onto this ArCH blog. I hereby
- [Architect's Fees](https://www.archomes.org/architects-fees) - There is no established fee method for any particular type of project. Fees are created for each project in different ways. However, historically, for residential type projects, the level of complexity has much to do with the price an Architect will charge. The AIA and other organizations dating back to the last century have indicated
- [ArCH Client Brochures for Member Firms](https://www.archomes.org/arch-client-brochures-for-member-firms) - Subcommittee Chairperson: John Hrivnak, Architect, Chicago, IL Subcommittee Members: See your name here! Looking for subcommittee members Additional subcommittee members welcome Summary: This committee is creating a marketing brochure for the use of all ArCH member firms. This will be downloadable for printing by ArCH members in a tri-fold format, front and rear, in
- [CEUs for Licensed Architects](https://www.archomes.org/membership/ceus-for-licensed-architects) - ArCH prefers to help find FREE CEUs (Continuing Education Credits) for its membership and CEUs for all licensed architects. The links here lead to what appear to be credible providers of CEU courses. If anyone discovers this to not be the case, please inform ArCH immediately at: Rand@HomeArchitects.com . CEU COURSE PROVIDER INDEX FOR LICENSED
- [“IF IT NEEDS A PERMIT, IT NEEDS AN ARCHITECT” PROGRAM](https://www.archomes.org/if-it-needs-a-permit-it-needs-an-architect-program) - Subcommittee Chairperson: Jorge Arcay, Architect, Washington, D.C. Subcommittee Members: John Hrivnak, Architect, Chicago, IL . Additional subcommittee members welcome Summary: Advocating that all new homes throughout America must be designed by a licensed architect, and that residential renovations over $30,000 in value require a licensed architect to design those improvements. Please e-mail Mr. Arcay at:
- [Reasons Why an Architect Should Design Your Home](https://www.archomes.org/reasons-why-an-architect-should-design-your-home) - An architect is the only design professional, who through education at major universities, internships, comprehensive licensing examinations, decades of exhaustive experience, and ongoing continuing education, that has the training, abilities & vision to best design your residence and buildings and guide them through construction into becoming real, built facilities. You are licensed to copy
- [FUNNY THINGS ABOUT USING AN ARCHITECT OR NOT](https://www.archomes.org/funny-things-about-using-an-architect-or-not) - 3.1. Funny sayings (not sure how this becomes part of a Public Awareness Program, but they are funny) (these are all courtesy of Don Duffy’s funnybone): a. In the divorce, I get the house. b. Who do you want to run your house project? I have made my mistakes. Has your nephew made his? .
- [THE ROCKY, HORRIFIC PICTURE SHOW OF NOT USING AN ARCHITECT](https://www.archomes.org/the-rocky-horrific-picture-show-of-not-using-an-architect) - 2.1.1 BIDDING VIDEOS Several ArCH members (Don Duffy, Jorge Arcay and others) have suggested having videos of architects and possibly people appearing as their clients (or real clients), in simple videos to make the point: not having an architect to design and/or provide Bidding Services and Construction Administration can have very bad results for the
- [TV REALITY SHOW(S) ABOUT LICENSED ARCHITECTS DESIGNING HOMES](https://www.archomes.org/tv-reality-shows-about-licensed-architects-designing-homes) - Whether this would be serialized on YouTube installments or sold to a network, like HGTV or the DIY networks is not known at this time. The idea: for a new architect each week, to “save the day” of a “House Impossible” or similar such situation, that illustrates the problem solving skills, creativity and value-added benefits
- [A MILE OF ArCH POSTS](https://www.archomes.org/a-mile-of-arch-posts) - This is a coordinated high-tech approach designed for maximum public penetration via social media sites and our ArCHorg YouTube Channel. The Purpose: 1. to inform the Public that Architects exist and that they are ready, willing and able to design their homes. 2. to explain the many reasons (one by one) why anyone would want
- [REALITY TV SHOW FEATURING LICENSED ARCHITECTS PROGRAM](https://www.archomes.org/reality-tv-show-featuring-licensed-architects-program) - Subcommittee Chairperson: Subcommittee Members: See your name here! Looking for chairperson and additional subcommittee members Summary: This is in response to the nearly total absence of architects’ presence on Television today. Instead of watching as our occupation is erased from the Public’s eyes and forebrains, the concept is to have a show or shows weekly,
- [CERTIFIED LICENSED RESIDENTIAL GENERAL CONTRACTOR PROGRAM](https://www.archomes.org/certified-licensed-residential-general-contractor-program) - Subcommittee Chairperson: Subcommittee Members: See your name here! Looking for chairperson and subcommittee members Summary: ArCH will require that certain questionnaires that it provides (likely in an Excel spreadsheet) be filled out by applying Licensed General Contractors (GC). This questionnaire will ask questions relating to the GC’s licensure, years of experience in certain types or
- [ArCHomesData ™      PROGRAM](https://www.archomes.org/archomesdata-program) - ArCHomesData ™ PROGRAM © Copyright 2012, ArCH : Architects Creating Homes, LLC. Subcommittee Chairperson: Rand Soellner, Architect, ArCH, NCARB, LHI, HOME ARCHITECTS ®, Cashiers, NC Subcommittee Members: See your name here! Looking for subcommittee members Summary: ArCH Forms for installation inside homes linked to ArCH computer server database of home projects. Also, Commemorative Plaques for installation
- [3D/BIM SOFTWARE FOCUS GROUP](https://www.archomes.org/3dbim-software-focus-group) - Subcommittee Chairperson: Subcommittee Members: Rand Soellner, Architect, ArCH, NCARB, LHI, HOME ARCHITECTS ®, Cashiers, NC See your name here! Looking for chairperson and additional subcommittee members Summary: Researching the various 3D/BIM software packages presently available and that will be available in the coming months and years, and coordinating with other ArCH members and the AIA
- [Entering URL Links in WordPress Edit Mode](https://www.archomes.org/entering-url-links-in-wordpress-edit-mode) - Please click here for the instruction page: URL Linking NOTE TO ArCH MEMBERS REGARDING LINKS TO YOUR OWN FIRM'S WEBSITE: Please only install ONE URL link back to your main website on your Firm Page. Other URL links to other things are acceptable, but do not abuse the single back-link privilege; thank you.
- [Steve Judge Architect](https://www.archomes.org/steve-judge-architect) - This is the ArCH webpage of Steve Judge Architect.
- [Contact ArCH](https://www.archomes.org/contact-us)

## Forums

- [What To Say to Clients Who Think Your Fee is Too Much](https://www.archomes.org/forums/forum/what-to-say-to-clients-who-think-your-fee-is-too-much)
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- [Tax Time](https://www.archomes.org/forums/forum/tax-time)
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- [ArCHforum Test](https://www.archomes.org/forums/forum/archforum-test)
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- [2016 Vacations for Architects](https://www.archomes.org/forums/forum/2016-vacations-for-architects)

## Topics

- ["Just For The Plans?"](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/just-for-the-plans) - "That much? Just for the plans?" How many times have we heard this? My answer is always "No. It's for me creating the design, that has taken me a lifetime to learn how to create, AND much more than just floor plans. Also Elevations, Site Plans, Building Sections, Wall Sections, Finish Schedule, Door Schedule, Details,
- [Pandemic Architecture Practice](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/pandemic-architecture-practice) - Well, here we are, Architects practicing during one of the world's viral pandemics: Covid 19 (CV19). How has it affected your practice?
- [First Certified Residential Architect](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/first-certified-residential-architect) - On 7/2/2018, Rand Soellner, ArCH, CRAfts, Senior Staff Architect of HOME ARCHITECTS, became the world's first Certified Residential Architect. The CRAfts program (Certified Residential Architects focus team system) was created and is owned by ArCH. At present, the only way to become certified is to earn 10 ArCHdes design awards. On 6/28/2018, Architect Soellner accomplished
- [Taxes & IRAs](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/taxes-iras) - It is now 1/28/2018. Taxes aren't technically due until 4/15/2018 (but check your circumstances with your accountant to verify your specific requirements). Now then, if you are like most people, you're going to say: "Hey I can't put any money away for IRAs, I'm doing the best I can to pay my normal expenses and
- [Roof Underlayment](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/roof-underlayment) - Hello ArCHmembers. Is anyone familiar with this Owens Corning underlayment: Deck Defense: https://dcpd6wotaa0mb.cloudfront.net/mdms/dms/Roofing/10010926/10010926-Deck-Defense-HP-Roof-Und.pdf My firm typically defaults to either Grace Ice & Water Shield or EcoStar Glacier Guard, both of which offer a 60 mil uncured polybutylene peel & stick roll, that has ALWAYS made my firm's project's roof watertight. But with that, it's not
- [Contact your State Representatives about Net Neutrality](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/contact-your-state-representatives-about-net-neutrality) - Send emails to your state legislators NOW to keep Net Neutrality. You can find them using this service: (see below) (If you run a small business on the Internet, without Net Neutrality, giant companies with unlimited marketing budgets will grind you down under their boots and your website will become virtually inaccessible to your potential
- [The Big Online Data Breach & What To Do Now](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/the-big-online-data-breach-what-to-do-now) - By now, we've probably all heard about the giant Equifax data breach, which exposed perhaps half of the US population's secret information. Some of you may have already done something. Others may be wondering what to do. If you go online, all the financial and tech people are saying about the same thing: FREEZE YOUR
- [Aluminum Clad Window Warning](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/aluminum-clad-window-warning) - Hello All ArCHmembers, I happen to be a Licensed Home Inspector (NC), in addition to a Licensed Architect (in multiple states). I am taking an online CEU course right this second about various new deficiencies to note when inspecting homes. and one of the big ones for this year is: DON'T USE ALUMINUM CLAD WINDOWS
- [Public Restaurant](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/public-restaurant) - Hello ArCHmembers participating in the ArCHforum. I am working on a fairly large dining hall project (restaurant) in which the client is demanding to have a pair of double-acting, double-swinging doors from the kitchen into the from the Dining Hall. This appears to violate both ANSI-A-117.1 as well as the State version, about having a
- [HydroGap by Benjamin Obdyke](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/hydrogap-by-benjamin-obdyke) - HydroGap by Benjamin Obdyke (B.O.) is a major step forward in drainable housewraps with integral WRB (Water Resistive Barrier) and water vapor breathability/ protection. My firm is in the process of shifting from more expensive multiple step materials to the B.O. HydroGap. It appears the B.O. has created a better "mousetrap". In one layer, they
- [i7-7700 Computer for AutoCad/Revit](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/i7-7700-computer-for-autocadrevit) - Hello ArCHmembers worldwide. My firm had a custom computer made in NY/USA in 2013. Xeon, raid, 64GB Ram, 128GB SSD, 1TB HD, nVidia k4000 4GB graphics. That appears to be giving me some problems lately. When I zoom around the screen, particularly long-distance zooms in a 100MB AutoCad 2017LT file, the computer might decide something's
- [CRAfts program starting](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/crafts-program-starting) - Big News: ArCH is implementing the CRAfts(SM) program (Certified Residential Architect). https://www.archomes.org/certified-residential-architect-program After 4 years of deliberation and planning. And the simplest means to obtain your CRAfts certification is to win 10 ArCHdes awards. In consideration of this policy, the number of ArCHdes project submittals possible per year will immediately be increased to 5/year. This
- [4 in 1 Form](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/4-in-1-form) - ArCH just updated the 4 in 1 form, adding to it: the Owner Optional Upgrade list of add-alternate bid items from ArCHspec. In case you're not familiar with the 4 in 1 form, here is it: https://www.archomes.org/product/4-in-1-bid-form-value-engineering-schedule-of-values-pay-request It is the ultimate answer to a contractor's Bid Form, Value Engineering form, Schedule of Values breakdown form,
- [Experience with LVP (Luxury Vinyl Plank) Flooring](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/experience-with-lvp-luxury-vinyl-plank-flooring) - Hello ArCH Worldwide, My firm is considering not only using LVP (Luxury Vinyl Plank) flooring in a renovation project, but also in many other projects across the USA. Have any other Architects in ArCH used LVP? We have actually seen some of it used in commercial applications (in a local Ingles grocery store) and it
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- [Welcome New ArCHmember Sheri Scott, ArCH](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/welcome-new-archmember-sheri-scott-arch) - Everyone in ArCH: welcome new member: Sheri Scott, ArCH. sheri@springhousearchitects.com Her firm is Springhouse Architects, at: http://www.springhousearchitects.com/ as you can see, she creates some very nice residential architecture. She's built a 6-person firm, which is quite large for a SFR firm, which some of our other members enjoy, like Don Duffy, ArCH/Charlotte and Rod Kazensky,
- [HOME ARCHITECTS interview on Gutter Helmet website](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/home-architects-interview-on-gutter-helmet-website) - Hello ArCHmembers, This new online interview with HOME ARCHITECTS depicts a good method to make sure that ArCH is included in your future interviews. It's about halfway down in the interview: http://www.harryhelmet.com/expert-interview-series-rand-soellner-of-home-architects-about-working-with-an-architect-on-your-next-home-renovation-project/ Please keep in mind such promotion of your professional organization, ArCH when you, yourself are interviewed, if the opportunity appears. Thanks.
- [Residential Elevator Code](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/residential-elevator-code) - Hello ArCHmembers, There's nothing in the 2015 IRC about elevators. I think that's improper. The International Residential Code, should, in my opinion, at the least refer Architects and Contractors to the national standard for this, which is now called: ASME A17.1 / CSA B44 -2016 SAFETY CODE FOR ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS. In chapter 5 of
- [Armstrong Soundscapes Curved Ceiling Panels](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/armstrong-soundscapes-curved-ceiling-panels) - Hello ArCH, I'm going to use some of these super cool curved ceiling panels in my own basement and also in a Client's basement. I'll be combining them to make a vertical S curve. Very nifty. Like most specialty building products like this, the manufacturer's don't post costs online. I've sent a Contact form to
- [Glenville, NC house renovations & additions](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/glenville-nc-house-renovations-additions) - Click here for YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNHg4Sgrg0c HOME ARCHITECTS had a challenge here: a rather plain and nondescript farmhouse dating from 1981. Interesting program of new Client improvements, including a Helipad (complete with FAA requirements), elevator & stair tower, many interior renovations, new 2 story window wall, site paving, new entry Motor Court, provisions inside and
- [11-29-2016 ArCHjobMart Postings](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/11-29-2016-archjobmart-postings) - Hello ArCHmembers, if you happening to be looking for a job, on a staff somewhere, you might want to check out the latest ArCHjobMart postings: https://www.archomes.org/archjobmart best of luck!
- [Custom Single Family Home Costs](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/custom-single-family-home-costs) - $200 to $300/HSF (Heated Square Foot) is what many ArCHmembers are seeing, nationwide, for a nice, Architect designed custom home. And some ArCHmembers have seen costs upwards of $1,000/HSF. The 200 to 300 number generally appears to buy the homeowner some wood or Hardie siding outside, some isolated locations of stone (certainly not a stone
- [2016 Winter Approaching](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/2016-winter-approaching) - Hello ArCHmembers, Soon the rest of the leaves will fall and autumn will be over, then winter will be upon us. 2016 has been interesting, hasn't it? An historic election (no matter who you wanted to win). Life's full of surprises. This year has turned out to be a good one for many ArCHmembers, in
- [ArCHmembers are Ambassadors](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/archmembers-are-ambassadors) - ArCH is one of the means by which the USA, Australia, Russia, India, Europe, China, North & South America, island-countries and other continents can help improve global relationships. How is this possible? How can a professional architectural society improve relationships between countries when religions and other ideologies foment such rancor? Here's how: there is one
- [Final Completion Certificate](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/final-completion-certificate) - ArCH just created its own version of the Final Completion Certificate: the FinalComp. Check it out here: https://www.archomes.org/product/finalcomp Advantages over other organizations forms: 1. Well: no other major architectural organization HAS a Final Completion Certificate form! Unbelievable! 2. Form is the most comprehensive in existence to date, addressing many important considerations. 3. Single purchase price
- [Substantial Completion Certificate](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/substantial-completion-certificate) - ArCH just created its own version of the Substantial Completion Certificate: the SubstantialComp. Check it out here: https://www.archomes.org/product/substantialcomp Advantages over other organizations form: 1. Initial price is less. 2. Form is more comprehensive, addressing issues not covered on other organization's form. 3. Single purchase price provides you with a lifetime license to use the form,
- [2016 Presidential Race Possibilities: President Pence?](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/2016-presidential-race-possibilities-president-pence) - Not really sure how this affects residential Architects, but this scenario has occurred to me. Perhaps a little far-fetched, but possible: 1. Not indicating any particular preference for any candidate in this thought puzzle, okay? So don't get mad at me. 2. Imagine, if you will, this possibility: on 11/8/2016, no main candidate for either
- [NAHB Summit Conference Presentation](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/nahb-summit-conference-presentation) - ArCH's own Rand Soellner, ArCH (Home Architects) made a requested presentation at the NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) national Summit conference in Asheville, NC, USA on 9/23/2016. The subject was: Aging in Place: Accessible Friendly Residential Architecture. Just one more way ArCH Architects are Improving Residential Architecture.
- [9-27-2016 Jobs](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/9-27-2016-jobs) - See: https://www.archomes.org/archjobmart for 9-27-2016 job postings at firms.
- [What's in it For Me?](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/whats-in-it-for-me-2) - What's in it For Me? is a new page on the ArCHwebsite that clearly lists why any licensed Architect would want to become and remain an ArCHmember. Check it out: https://www.archomes.org/whats-in-it-for-me
- [3rd Quarter Taxes Due](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/3rd-quarter-taxes-due) - Or to put it another way: on 9/15, your ESTIMATED taxes for this portion of the year are due. According to world-class CPAs with whom ArCH has regularly coordinated, this entails doing the following: 1. ESTIMATE YOUR ENTIRE YEAR INCOME 2. ESTIMATE YOUR ENTIRE YEAR DEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES. 3. ESTIMATE YOUR ENTIRE YEAR DEPRECIATIONS. 4. CALCULATE
- [Window Recommendations](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/window-recommendations) - I am a relatively new member to ArCH, and I am currently in the very early stages of designing my own (first) house. I'm looking for recommendations for window manufacturer / types. I'm anticipating a medium to medium-high range for cost of construction, but I am concerned that what we really want for windows is
- [What's In It For Me?](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/whats-in-it-for-me) - This is the ArCH webpage: "What's In It For Me?": https://www.archomes.org/whats-in-it-for-me This explains, in a limited amount of detail, why any Licensed Architect who designs homes may wish to consider joining ArCH, and then remaining a member. In brief, here is a summary of the main points: A. VALUE. B. SAVE CASH. C. SAVE THOUSANDS
- [Home Architects Giving NAHB Seminar: Aging in Place](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/home-architects-giving-nahb-seminar-aging-in-place) - Home Architects, led by Rand Soellner, ArCH, was asked by the National Association of Home Builders Washington, D.C. office to give a presentation in late September at the NAHB's 2016 Building Systems Housing SUMMIT conference in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. Soellner's presentation will be: Aging in Place: Accessible Friendly Residential Architecture. https://www.nahbclassic.org/conference_details.aspx?conferenceID=6209&selectedTab=Overview
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- [Internet TV will Likely Replace Satellite & Cable](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/internet-tv-will-likely-replace-satellite-cable) - A recent lightning strike that took out our satellite DISH service for about 3 weeks forced us to start looking at other services through our Smart TV (Samsung), which we never did before. We even watched an entire movie through a wireless connection (ethernet hard-wired Cat6 is better) through our router and YouTube! Since then,
- [please respond if you receive this](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/please-respond-if-you-receive-this) - ArCH is trying to determine if all of our members are, in fact, receiving the ArCHforum entries. If you receive this, we are requesting that you log-in then simply reply: "GOT IT." Then we will know that you are receiving the forum topic comments. Thank you.
- [Revising ArCHspec: no more PEX at all](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/revising-archspec-no-more-pex-at-all) - Until today, ArCHspec has allowed the Plumber for Architects' projects to choose from a variety of products for the plumbing piping and fittings in projects. However, due to concerns about class action lawsuits, ArCHspec will remove PEX from its list of allowable materials. This is a follow-up from ArCHspec's previous removal of the Zurn yellow
- [Backing Up Saves Your Business](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/backing-up-saves-your-business) - This is copied from a previous ArCHblog post and it bears repeating: Important advice here: backup all the work you do during a day, at the end of that day (at the very least). And require that any staff you may have do the same. Why: because the amount of work you can lose when
- [RedGard Liquid Membrane & Shluter Niches](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/redgard-liquid-membrane-shluter-niches) - This is about a duplicate of a post on the ArCHwebsite a few weeks ago and bears repeating in this new ArCHforum: This post is about the previous post: and how ArCHspec™ now incorporates it. RedGard just became part of ArCHspec™. Should have been there a decade ago. Well; it’s there now. Makes perfect sense:
- [Savannah, Georgia](https://www.archomes.org/forums/topic/savannah-georgia) - I’m taking my wife to Savannah perhaps this winter, after all the busy season is over. Going to stay at the Hyatt on the waterfront, eat seafood at all those restaurants right on the water, stroll along shops at Factor’s Walk (where the old Cotton Exchange was in the 1700s and 1800s), and take some

## Replies

- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/9825) - Here we are now in December 2020. And prices to build custom SFR have escalated. Nationwide, various ArCHmembers are seeing $340/HSF to $400/HSF and more. Let's do the math: that means a 2,200 heated SF house (with a 2-1/2 car garage and spacious front and rear porches) at $400/HSF = $880,000. If you want to
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/5144) - Looks great, Bennett. I guess you have been fortunate, as has Dion Seminara, ArCH/Brisbane/Australia. He too, has been using the floating LVP, including in commercial applications. I have seen complaints online about the click and lock joints of similar products separating, mainly due to temperature variations, unlevel subfloor, moving heavy loads (appliances) and direct sun.
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/5143) - This is the product I used.... great for hiding dirt.
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/5142) - Rand, My only experience with it is in my office. When I moved into my current location nearly 4 years ago, it was a cost effective solution ($5/s.f. installed). It has held up tremendously well. We have lots of windows on the west side of the building, and I have not had any problems. I
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/5015) - got it
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/4939) - thanks John. My firm has designed the panels as a series of vertical "S" curves using both the convex and concave panels, end to end, and then offset pairs of those with about 12" between them vertically, but overlapping slightly in plan view. Into this slot, we are putting direct bounce lighting, that shines onto
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/4937) - I have used this product - quite some time ago on a commercial remodel space in a large hospital. Lighting will make or break the success of using these. No idea on pricing - would suggest talking with rep about their advantages of your using this product in your own home and the advertising value
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/4802) - Wow, you are treading dangerous ground bringing up politics! As much as I wouldn't mind that scenario of "neither of the above", don't get your hopes up of no clear cut winner. The way our system works, it isn't the popular vote, it's the electoral college. Since Johnson/Stein have no real chance to carry
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/4691) - I really feel this (and much of the website) needs professional editing. I realize the author of these posts puts his heart and soul into things. However, this is a professional society website and not a personal blog. As such, we need to provide fact-based, objective and concise materials on our website. This should be
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/4674) - Hi Tracy, and thanks for being one of ArCH's newer members. My experience is that Jeld-Wen absorbed most of the other window manufacturers (Milgard being one of the exceptions) in the USA during the last decade or so. My guess is that if you want to keep your exterior door and window package to under
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/4661) - Mucho Kudos, Rod!
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/4650) - got it
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/4649) - got it
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/4646) - got it
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/4645) - got it
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/4644) - got it
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/4643) - I dropped cable 2 years ago and don't miss it. I use an Apple TV box, which gives me access to many of the apps for watching tv online. The only caveat is that you are typically required to "sign in" to your cable provider in order to view the shows. I get around this
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/4642) - Got it.
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/4636) - got it
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/4570) - I fogot to mention....for our 1 year anniversary in October, we are heading 90 miles north to Mason City, Iowa. What's in Mason city? Only the second largest concentration of Prairie school homes in the USA! One house by Wright, five awesome houses by his disciple Walter Burley & Marion Mahoney Griffen - their most
- [](https://www.archomes.org/forums/reply/4568) - Last year we did a honeymoon roadtrip. Departing from Des Moines we stopped in Kansas city for 2 nights (plenty to see there) then onto Bartlesville, OK to stay in FL Wright's Price Tower. Did a day trip to Tulsa which is rich in Art Deco. Of particular note was Bruce Goff's Boston Avenue Church.

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- [ProjAccount](https://www.archomes.org/product/projaccount) - ArCH ProjAccount™ stands for Project Accounting. This is Not database oriented. This is strictly Excel 3D spreadsheets, in one file, with interconnected dozens of sheets (in the 1 file), directly reporting to each other. There's a Master Invoice List, where all the individual invoices report their amounts for hours, fees, reimburseables, and a summary of the work accomplished in each invoice. All the invoices (39 of them) are preformatted and ready to go. The main Invoice List is 99% automated, reporting what all those invoices were for and how much and when. Not intended to be a "QuickBooks" sort of program. This instead focuses on how Architects think and how their estimate fees relate to what they've billed and ease of use. And each invoice is highly automated, taking the drudgery out of billing. If you know how to operate a spreadsheet, you already know most of this application.
- [FinalComp](https://www.archomes.org/product/finalcomp) - FinalComp™ stands for FINAL COMPLETION CERTIFICATE. This is a MS Excel spreadsheet template. Simple and easy to use (no complicated software fighting you like with some other organization's applications). When a residential project is complete, this form becomes very important: it indicates that you as the Architect, the Contractor and Owner all agree that the project is complete and that the Owner is taking occupancy. There are also other important notifications involved. Don't close out your project without it.
- [SubstantialComp](https://www.archomes.org/product/substantialcomp) - SubstantialComp™ stands for SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION CERTIFICATE. This is a MS Excel spreadsheet template. Simple and easy to use (no complicated software fighting you like with some other organization's applications). When a residential project is nearing the end, this form becomes very important: it indicates that you as the Architect, the Contractor and Owner all agree that the project is usable for the purpose for which it was intended and that the Owner may be taking partial occupancy (optional choices for any type of Owner use). This is the date that the Contractor's main umbrella warranty begins and also most of the other product warrantees, so this is important to document. There are also other important notifications involved. Don't close out your project without it.
- [ArCHspec (Architectural Residential Specifications)](https://www.archomes.org/product/archspec) - NOTE: SEE BELOW FOR MEMBER DISCOUNTED PRICE. ArCHspec™ is a residential specification system, created for use by Architects for their residential projects, especially SFR projects and custom homes. It is a DWG file, opened inside AutoCad. ArCHspec™ fills the void where there were no specifications for residential projects, resulting in better documentation, less liability and fewer surprises during bidding & construction for the Architect, Client & Contractor. ArCHspec™ is continuously being updated by ArCH. The latest and best practices for residential architecture are being added on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. NOTE: IF YOU'RE ABOUT TO BUY ArCHspec™, PLEASE INSTEAD CONSIDER BUYING ArCHsuite™, WHICH CONTAINS ArCHspec™ and many other SFR architectural applications for just a little bit more. Click here to see: ArCHsuite™
- [Home Inspection Report Software](https://www.archomes.org/product/home-inspection-report-software) - HomeInspectionReportsSoftware™ offers detailed functionality to Home Inspectors like never before, with the Ease of Use of a spreadsheet. If you can operate MS Excel, you already know how to use this software! Don't worry about learning complicated database software by others (that you can't modify); use a program that's easy to use, update and add line items as you deem fit. And SEE everything on your HomeInspectionCheckList HIRS™ that you need to see. You don't have to remember anything. It's all right there, on the HomeInspectionCheckList HIRS™, so you can't forget to check them. Keep it simple! Make your choice: HomeInspectionReportsSoftware™. And when you buy the software, you OWN a perpetual license to it! No monthly fees, or costs for your use of what you've already purchased, like some other inspection software. And if you ever want to buy the next latest version, you will be offered a previous buyer's discount. Written by Licensed Home Inspectors & Architects.
- [ArCH Member Project Page Orders](https://www.archomes.org/product/arch-member-project-page-orders) - $199 for ArCH Members for each Project Page. (Not available to non-members). If you, as an ArCH Member, would like to establish a page for a specific project that you would like to link to a QR code or URL, from the ArCH website, this order form can help you accomplish that. For instance:
- [ArCHad](https://www.archomes.org/product/archad) - PLACE AN AD on the ArCH website. ArCH JobMart or elsewhere on the website. Up to 12" vertical height. Must be approved before posting. Must be related to residential architectural matters. After you have paid, send us an email to the ContactUs selection on the ArCH menu, advising us that you have paid and the
- [ArCHsponsorship Level 6](https://www.archomes.org/product/archsponsorship-level-6) - ArCHsponsorship Level 6 is a $25,000 per year financial sponsorship of the ArCH: Architects Creating Homes organization. This is one of the Upper Levels of sponsorships. See below for features it provides you/your company.
- [ArCHsponsorship Level 1](https://www.archomes.org/product/archsponsorship-level-1) - ArCHsponsorship Level 1 is a $2,500 per year financial sponsorship of the ArCH: Architects Creating Homes organization. This is the minimum sponsorship level. See below for features it provides you/your company.
- [ArCHsponsorship Level 2](https://www.archomes.org/product/archsponsorship-level-2) - ArCHsponsorship Level 2 is a $5,000 per year financial sponsorship of the ArCH: Architects Creating Homes organization. This is lower-intermediate level sponsorship. See below for features it provides you/your company.
- [ArCHsponsorship Level 3](https://www.archomes.org/product/archsponsorship-level-3) - ArCHsponsorship Level 3 is a $10,000 per year financial sponsorship of the ArCH: Architects Creating Homes organization. This is mid-intermediate level sponsorship. See below for features it provides you/your company.
- [ArCHsponsorship Level 4](https://www.archomes.org/product/archsponsorship-level-4) - ArCHsponsorship Level 4 is a $15,000 per year financial sponsorship of the ArCH: Architects Creating Homes organization. This is an intermediate level sponsorship. See below for features it provides you/your company.
- [ArCHsponsorship Level 5](https://www.archomes.org/product/archsponsorship-level-5) - ArCHsponsorship Level 5 is a $20,000 per year financial sponsorship of the ArCH: Architects Creating Homes organization. This is one of the intermediate level sponsorships. See below for features it provides you/your company.
- [ArCHsponsorship Level 7](https://www.archomes.org/product/archsponsorship-level-7) - ArCHsponsorship Level 7 is a $30,000 per year financial sponsorship of the ArCH: Architects Creating Homes organization. This is one of the Upper Levels of sponsorships. See below for features it provides you/your company.
- [ArCHsponsorship Level 8](https://www.archomes.org/product/archsponsorship-level-8) - ArCHsponsorship Level 8 is a $35,000 per year financial sponsorship of the ArCH: Architects Creating Homes organization. This is one of the Upper Levels of sponsorships. See below for features it provides you/your company.
- [ArCHsponsorship Level 9](https://www.archomes.org/product/archsponsorship-level-9) - ArCHsponsorship Level 9 is a $40,000 per year financial sponsorship of the ArCH: Architects Creating Homes organization. This is one of the Upper Levels of sponsorships. See below for features it provides you/your company.
- [CRAfts Certification Application](https://www.archomes.org/product/crafts-certification-application) - The CRAfts™ designation is the only certification of its kind in the world: CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT™. To become worthy of the CRAfts™ designation, you must be a Licensed Architect, anywhere in the world. You must also be a member of ArCH. And, you must have earned at least 10 ArCHdes™ design awards through ArCH's yearly design excellence selection program. Earning your CRAfts™ designation allows you to use the CRAfts™ acronym after your name and also the full term: Certified Residential Architect™. Nowhere else on Earth is this designation possible. Earn your CRAfts™ designation. Apply today (after you have complied with all requirements). Become one of the few Certified Residential Architects in the world. This will set you apart with professional distinction, offering something very few other Architects on the planet can offer: the focused skills of a multiple award-winning Architect of custom homes, recognized by their peers as among the best of the best in the world.
- [Renewal of CRAfts Designation](https://www.archomes.org/product/renewal-of-crafts-designation) - This is the Yearly Renewal product page for your CRAfts™ designation. Once you have been awarded your CRAfts™ designation, you must yearly renew it with ArCH to maintain your use and listing of that status.

## Firms

- [California Modern](https://www.archomes.org/firm/california-modern) - This is the ArCH page for the California Modern firm. Website: E-mail: david@californiamodern.biz Phone: 14154191403
- [Architect Frederick Yestadt](https://www.archomes.org/firm/architect-frederick-yestadt) - This is the ArCH page for the Architect Frederick Yestadt firm. Website: E-mail: ryestadt@yestadtarchitecture.com Phone: 19148341641
- [Testghj](https://www.archomes.org/firm/testghj) - This is the ArCH page for the Testghj firm. Website: E-mail: ryan@bartonseo.com Phone: 111-111-1111
- [MDS Architecture, LLC](https://www.archomes.org/firm/mds-architecture-llc) - This is the ArCH page for the MDS Architecture, LLC firm. Website: None E-mail: mdstenberg@comcast.net Phone: 540-272-4592
- [Architect Linette Santoni-Winiarski](https://www.archomes.org/firm/architect-linette-santoni-winiarski) - This is the ArCH page for the Architect Linette Santoni-Winiarski firm. Website: E-mail: lsw@lswarchitecture.com Phone: 856-577-9326
- [Michelle Plotnik, Architect](https://www.archomes.org/firm/michelle-plotnik-architect) - This is the ArCH page for the Michelle Plotnik, Architect firm. Website: https E-mail: michelle@mpaia.com Phone: 2097288471
- [Atelier 7 LLC](https://www.archomes.org/firm/atelier-7-llc) - This is the ArCH page for the Atelier 7 LLC firm. Website: www.atelier7llc.com E-mail: sharonp@atelier7llc.com Phone: 7703173465
- [Footprint Architecture & Design](https://www.archomes.org/firm/footprint-architecture-design) - This is the ArCH page for the Footprint Architecture & Design firm. Website: http E-mail: epeepunk@gmail.com Phone: 3029812635
- [Hogan Architects](https://www.archomes.org/firm/hogan-architects) - This is the ArCHwebpage for HOGAN ARCHITECTS. This is a link to the HOGAN ARCHITECTS website: https://www.hoganbuildings.com/ No more links to the Hogan website are allowed. Starting here: Hogan Architect may write and install images (no image more than 300k, please and no more than 10 images. You may write as many words as you
- [ACM Design PA](https://www.archomes.org/firm/acm-design-pa) - ACM Design is a small, collaborative design firm that specializes in custom residential design. By integrating the disciplines of architecture, interior design and outdoor living design, we focus on creating an overall vision of home that reflects the individual personalities and priorities of our clients. We have had the privilege of working with clients from
- [Studio4c](https://www.archomes.org/firm/studio4c) - This is the ArCH website page for Studio4c Architecture-Interiors.
- [Frank Piermarini, Architect](https://www.archomes.org/firm/frank-piermarini-architect) - This is the ArCHwebsite page of Frank Piermarini, Architect
- [Jennifer Garcia Architecture Studio, LLC](https://www.archomes.org/firm/jennifer-garcia-architecture-studio-llc) - This is the ArCH webpage for Jennifer Garcia Architecture Studio, LLC.
- [Jorge Arcay Architect](https://www.archomes.org/firm/jorge-arcay-architect) - This is the ArCH webpage for Jorge Arcay Architect.
- [Kurt Krueger Architect, Inc.](https://www.archomes.org/firm/kurt-krueger-architect-inc) - This is the ArCHwebpage of Kurt Krueger Architect, Inc.
- [Peter C. Hart & Associates, Ltd.](https://www.archomes.org/firm/peter-c-hart-associates-ltd) - This is the ArCHwebpage of Peter C. Hart & Associates, Ltd.
- [pgh Architecture](https://www.archomes.org/firm/pgh-architecture) - This is the ArCHwebsite page for Phillip G Humphrey, Architect
- [PW Scott Engineering & Architecture, PC](https://www.archomes.org/firm/pw-scott-engineering-architecture-pc) - This is the ArCHwebsite page for Peder Scott, Architect
- [Runcible Studios](https://www.archomes.org/firm/runcible-studios) - This is the ArCHwebsite page for Runcible Studios.
- [Juliet Koczak Architect](https://www.archomes.org/firm/juliet-koczak-architect) - This is the ArCHwebsite page for Juliet Koczak Architect.
- [Sabatier Architecture](https://www.archomes.org/firm/sabatier-architecture) - This is the ArCHwebsite page for Sabatier Architecture.
- [STa Architecture](https://www.archomes.org/firm/sta-architecture) - This is the ArCHwebsite page of STa Architecture.
- [IJM Group, Inc.](https://www.archomes.org/firm/ijm-group-inc) - This is the ArCHwebpage of IJM Group, Inc.
- [James Spencer Architect](https://www.archomes.org/firm/james-spencer-architect) - This is the ArCH firm page of James Spencer, ArCH, Architect.
- [Steve Clack Architect](https://www.archomes.org/firm/steve-clack-architect) - This is the ArCH webpage of Steve Clack Architect.
- [Martina Lorey Architects, Inc.](https://www.archomes.org/firm/martina-lorey-architects-inc) - This is the ArCH firm page of Martina Lorey Architects, Inc.
- [One World Architecture](https://www.archomes.org/firm/one-world-architecture) - This is the ArCH firm webpage of Ken Parel-Sewell, ArCH, Architect, the principal of One World Architecture.
- [Hrivnak & Associates](https://www.archomes.org/firm/hrivnak-associates) - This is the ArCH webpage for Hrivnak & Associates.
- [Home Architects](https://www.archomes.org/firm/home-architects) - This is the ArCH page for the HOME ARCHITECTS ® firm. Website: HomeArchitects.com E-mail: Rand@HomeArchitects.com Phone: 1-828-269-9046 HOME ARCHITECTS ® designs mid-sized houses for your lakeside lot, sprawling mountain castles for your acreage in scenic country settings, or compact cottages for your suburban lot. This is a NATIONAL & GLOBAL architectural firm that will design your
- [Raymond Strang & Associates](https://www.archomes.org/firm/raymond-strang-associates) - This is the ArCHwebpage of Raymond Strang & Associates.
- [Reiner Pligge Architect](https://www.archomes.org/firm/reiner-pligge-architect) - This is the ArCH webpage of Reiner Pligge Architect. Reiner: when you insert images, use JPGs less than 350k in size, please.
- [GRG Architecture](https://www.archomes.org/firm/grg-architecture) - This is GRG Architecture's firm page on ArCH.
- [Gregory Sarver Architect Ltd](https://www.archomes.org/firm/gregory-sarver-architect-ltd) - This is the ArCHwebpage for Gregory Sarver Architect Ltd.
- [Shorieh Talaat Architect](https://www.archomes.org/firm/shorieh-talaat-architect) - This is the ArCH firm webpage of Shorieh Talaat, ArCH, Architect.
- [Footprint Architecture & Design PA](https://www.archomes.org/firm/footprint-architecture-design-pa) - This is the Footprint Architecture & Design PA webpage on ArCH. Willard F. Hurd, principal of Footprint Architecture, does residential design as Your Personal Architect. Is living in your house not providing the joy and comfort you were expecting? As a new home-owner, do you find making decisions about your house overwhelming? Is
- [Shue Design Associates](https://www.archomes.org/firm/shue-design-associates) - This is the ArCH firm page for Shue Design Associates.
- [SpringHouse Architects](https://www.archomes.org/firm/springhouse-architects) - This is the ArCHwebpage for SpringHouse Architects.
- [Facilities Design Group, PC](https://www.archomes.org/firm/facilities-design-group-pc) - As a Chicago Architect, Facilities Design Group. PC provides Architectural services including Home Design and Commercial Architecture.
- [Enoch Sears Architect](https://www.archomes.org/firm/enoch-sears-architect) - This is the ArCH website firm page for Enoch Sears Architect.
- [Studio Blue Design](https://www.archomes.org/firm/studio-blue-design) - This is the ArCH webpage for studio BLUE design, established in 2004 by Architect Lori Schneider and based in Boulder, Colorado. Through collaboration, we strive to meet each client's individual wishes and desires to create beautiful, functional and unique homes. Please visit our website at www.studiobluedesign.biz
- [Tracy Bacon Architect](https://www.archomes.org/firm/tracy-bacon-architect) - This is the ArCHpage of Tracy Bacon Architect.
- [Don Duffy Architecture](https://www.archomes.org/firm/don-duffy-architecture) - This is the ArCH webpage for Don Duffy Architecture. Don’s twenty-eight years of experience designing private homes and renovations are a testament to his artistry. He has spent his career meeting the special demands of single-family residential projects. His technical expertise and untiring passion for design has created a long list of satisfied clients. Don
- [Craig W. Isaac Architecture](https://www.archomes.org/firm/craig-w-isaac-architecture) - This is the ArCH webpage of Craig W. Isaac Architecture.
- [Allison G Schmidt Architect](https://www.archomes.org/firm/allison-g-schmidt-architect) - Located in Houston, Texas, allison g schmidt | architect is a full service architectural firm specializing in residential renovations and additions. Our passion is midcentury modern design. Visit our website allisongschmidt.com for more information.
- [Yardstick Studio, LLC](https://www.archomes.org/firm/yardstick-studio-llc) - Yardstick Studio, LLC. is a full service Architectural company, located in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in custom residential and equestrian projects. We design one-of-a-kind Award-Winning projects, while building long lasting relationships with our clients through innovative design.
- [Montoute Architects Planners](https://www.archomes.org/firm/montoute-architects-planners) - This is the ArCHwebpage for Montoute Architects Planners.

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