Building is a complicated task.
Most people are unaware of the vast number of building codes, zoning laws, contractors, materials, and designs. The architect is here to help you wade through the numerous laws and codes. The architect, as a professional, with years of training and experience can guide you through the design and construction process as well as provide you with the most cost effective options and construction methods. Architecture, from a design point of view , varies with taste and varies from architect to architect. This also applies to methods of work.