Great Article from Reed Construction Media Builder Versus Architect It can be a beautiful thing when custom builders and architects have synergy By Felicia Oliver, Senior Editor, Custom Builder November 1, 2006

The synthesis between architects and custom builders is often akin to that of oil and water. In building a home, an architect hopes to achieve a certain aesthetic, a design that will be both functional and beautiful. A custom builder hopes for the same while applying good construction methods and keeping an eye on the budget. With these intersecting yet disparate goals, it's a wonder architect and builder get along at all, much less come up with a finished custom home at the end of the process.

But it happens everyday, and not just by luck. When an architect and custom builder bring talent and experience to the table, keep the lines of communication open and are flexible team players, they can work together like a well-oiled machine. Read the Article>>