How to Write an Architect’s Brief for Marbella Spain
Remember Mr Spock from Star Trek? He was able to exchange minds with someone so that both he and they had a complete understanding of what is happening in each other’s mind: a mind meld. Having melded they join forces to defeat the common enemy. Mr Spock would have made a good architect because whatContinue reading
What does a technical architect do in when you build a home in Spain?
Technical architects also known as aparejadores play a vital role in construction projects and their presence is required by law. The career path for a technical architect is somewhat shorter than for a normal architect ( a university degree and practical training). Some Spanish architects call themselves arquitectos superiores, rather pompously, to distinguish themselves fromContinue reading
How to Choose Your Architect in Marbella Spain 3 min video
Quick 3 minute video with the basic facts: Author: John Wolfendale Bio: John is a founder of Eco Vida Homes and is passionate about bringing modern design and construction practices to Spain. He believes a home which is warm in winter and cool in summer is largely a matter of design and selective use ofContinue reading
Questions to ask your Marbella Architect about their fees
This blog post is one of a series of three. The other two are “Questions to ask your Architect about their Experience” and “Questions to ask your Architect about Your Particular Project”. Architects can charge whatever they like. This hasn’t always been the case and in the past their fees have been stipulated by theContinue reading
Questions to Ask Your Architects About Your Particular Project
This blog post is one of a series of three. The other two are “Questions to ask your Architect about their Experience” and “Questions to ask your Architect about their Fees”. Ask Your Architect “Will our project be a priority for you?” If your architect is good they may also be popular. Ask about theirContinue reading
Questions to Ask Your Marbella Architects About Their Experience
Questions to ask your Marbella architects about their professional experience. This blog post is one of a series of three. The other two are “Questions to ask your Architect about your project” and “Questions to ask your Architect about their Fees”. Given the importance of this role dont hold back. Ask for References Ask forContinue reading
Searching for the Perfect Architect to Build Me the Perfect Home
What Makes Me Feel Good When I wake up in the morning and it’s sunny I feel good all day. When I wake up in the morning and its grey then I may not. That’s why I like living in Spain. Put simply feeling good is a major objective in my life. Architecture Affects MyContinue reading
Architect Marbella and Costa del Sol: fees and what to watch out for
It can be a daunting task approaching an architect in Marbella, or the Costa Del Sol region as a whole, especially if you’re not familiar with the local currency and regulations. Because getting our clients the best possible price to build their villa in Spain is what we do, Eco Vida Homes has broken downContinue reading
