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Expert Profile: Paul S. Brown, AIA

Expertise: How to work with an Architect. What to expect for design fees. What services are normally included; what are not included? How do I find an Architect in my area? Why do I need an Architect? How to be clear about your space needs. Why time must be managed properly.
24 years involvement in the practice of Architecture, including some teaching experience. Most of my work has been within the employment of various firms, but I have also done some small-scale projects on my own. Particular interests include Environmental Design, "Green" Design, and Appropriate Technologies. LEED (TM) Accredited Professional. I have some specific experience with Historic Preservation, Medical Facilities, Commercial Interiors, and Public School projects.

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What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? There is no limit to the learning process as related to the practice of Architecture. Each project is a new experience.

What do you like about this subject? Architecture is all about moving the process of constructing space from the realm of 'acceptable' to the realm of 'exceptional'. Architecture is building with increased attention to Truth, Goodness and Beauty. Architecture is construction with a sense for the artistic.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject A trendy design is not necessarily a good design. At the same time, an evocative building can be True, Good, and Beautiful!

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Architects don't like to 'just draw up some plans'. It is much better to involve your Architect in every step of the process, from basic early design all the way through construction and continuing into post-construction services.

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Prestige Points: 2060
Knowledge	9.89 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.94 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.90 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		3
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		218

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	08/11/08
10	10	10	10	08/08/08
10	10	10	10	07/31/08
10	10	10	10	06/30/08
10	10	10	10	06/20/08

User Comments

Mr. Brown was very polite and have just made life for much easier. The all 10's rating is very accurate! Thanks Mr. Brown
(aclyde7960@bellsouth.net on 08/08/08)

PROMPT REPLY! Professional and clear response. Thanks a lot!!
(siuling on 06/30/08)

Prompt & professional!! A Thank you so much for your reply.
(Siuling on 06/20/08)

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Recent Answers from Paul S. Brown, AIA

2008-10-01 Design fee cost breakdown: Hi Addis: I can give you an example from the experience I have over the past few years doing mostly public school projects. Each project is different. But at the beginning, for planning purposes, we...

2008-08-27 permit process: Hello Siuling: I'm not sure of the context of your question. It sounds as if the architect prepared drawings marked 'for permit review only', and the permit process was completed successfully. This...

2008-08-11 adding a basement: Hi Nicole: A much more cost effective way to gain area would be to simply add an addition. The new space could include a basement or not, as you wish; and any size, shape or configuration. You would...

2008-08-11 adding a basement: Hi Nicole: Congrats on your prospective home purchase. Yes, this can be done; but it is not at all a cost-effective prospect. Inserting a new basement under an existing home involves disconnecting all...

2008-08-10 metal stud partition at center of horiz. sliding window: Hi Harold: In most cases, this is solved by not actually intersecting the wall with the window. Instead, the separation wall gets within about 1' of the window, and then turns 90 degrees and runs parallel...