Explaining incremental tasks

There are three traditional methods by which an architect can charge fees to her client: the percentage fee, lump sum fee, and hourly rates. Inspired by the lean startup strategy, there's a fourth method that's emerging amongst younger practices: incremental tasks. This is the last in a series of five articles that will assess the benefits and disadvantages... Continue Reading →

Explaining hourly rates

There are three traditional methods by which an architect can charge fees to her client: the percentage fee, lump sum fee, and hourly rates. Inspired by the lean startup strategy, there's a fourth method that's emerging amongst younger practices: incremental tasks. This is the 4th in a series of five articles that will assess the benefits and disadvantages... Continue Reading →

Explaining the lump sum fee

There are three traditional methods by which an architect can charge fees to her client: the percentage fee, lump sum fee, and hourly rates. Inspired by the lean startup strategy, there's a fourth method that's emerging amongst younger practices: incremental tasks. This is the 3rd in a series of five articles that will assess the benefits and disadvantages... Continue Reading →

Explaining the percentage fee

There are three traditional methods by which an architect can charge fees to her client: the percentage fee, lump sum fee, and hourly rates. Inspired by the lean startup strategy, there's a fourth method that's emerging amongst younger practices: incremental tasks. This is the 2nd in a series of five articles that will assess the... Continue Reading →

Explaining the architectural fee

According to the standard client and architect agreement published by the Australian Institute of Architects, there are three traditional methods by which an architect can charge fees to her client: Percentage fee Lump sum fee Hourly rates[1] There's a fourth method that's emerging amongst younger practices, inspired by the lean startup strategy and the practice of web-based design platforms... Continue Reading →

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