Democracy Dies in Darkness

How to find the right architect for your home renovation

Perspective by
May 9, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. EDT
(Juana Arias/The Washington Post)

When it comes to envisioning what goes into a monumental life event (think: choosing a college or planning your wedding), the vast array of logistical choices and great unknowns about the process can be daunting or downright overwhelming.

And there is often also the assumption that architects are only hired by the “one percent” for grand estates or high-profile public commissions.