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A Church Extension
Planning Guide
Church Building and Renovation
Part 1—Working with the Architect: From Dream to Design
The Building Committee is respon- must be able to work harmoniously buildings and site usage. The archi-
sible for the creation of adequate with a group and must be neither tect brings artistic skills that will
architectural plans based on a passive nor dictatorial in leadership provide a building of beauty as well
study and evaluation of the build- style. as utility. The architect is the agent of
ing needs for the congregation’s Usually attendance at meetings is the congregation. He/she will attempt
program. (This would be the first limited to committee members. The to understand the unique needs of
phase of the committee’s work inclusion of persons who are not the client congregation and design
utilizing Church Extension’s Build- acquainted with previous discussions the space that can best service these
ing Planning Workbook.) can unnecessarily delay decision needs. He/she will protect the
The committee will function until making. Minutes should be kept of all congregation’s interests by seeing
construction is completed and the meetings, thus enabling absent that the contractor follows all specifi-
building has been accepted by the members to keep abreast of deci- cations. In the long run, the cost of
committee and the resident architect. sions reached as well as permanently an architect’s services will be worth
It is recommended that the commit- recording basic decisions and activi- the investment.
tee work within the financial capacity ties of the committee from beginning Admittedly all architects do not
established with help from a Church to end. Most importantly, Christ possess equal skills and abilities.
Extension consultant. should be at the heart of all meetings. Some are better technicians than
The committee will be responsible others. Some are more artistic than
for interviewing prospective archi- The Architect others. Many architects do not design
tects and recommending employ- All states require the examination and churches while others specialize in
ment of the architect they deem is registration of architects. Most states churches. Some will seek to under-
best qualified for their project. They further require the construction stand the church’s needs more than
will see that a contract is executed drawings, specifications and supervi- others. Some are easy to work with;
once the board has approved their sion of construction of public build- some are not. While one architect
recommendation. ings be the work of a registered may stress economy in construction,
The 7-9 people who are appointed architect who must certify that plans another may emphasize quality. In
members of the Building Committee meet all public health and safety addition, architects will have prefer-
should have several qualifications. regulations of the state, county and ences about construction delivery
They should be willing to dedicate city. methods. Some may prefer a tradi-
themselves to regular attendance at The principal reason a qualified tional bid process, while others prefer
meetings and should be representa- architect should be employed is to a design-build approach in which a
tive of the congregation from the obtain his/her planning skills to contractor is selected early in the
standpoints of interests and age. provide an attractive and functional process to be a part of the team.
Technical knowledge of construction building. The architect is trained to (Note: This is different from a design-
is not as important as good judge- plan space, to handle people effec- build company. With most of these
ment and open-mindedness. The tively and to accommodate the companies, the Building Committee
chairperson of this committee is particular church’s program. The will be employing a firm that provides
extremely important for the success architect has a broad knowledge of architectural services as a part of the
of the effort. This person should be building materials and construction total package and may not offer the
respected for having leadership and methods. The architect can show the “checks and balances” a separate
organizational skills. The chairperson relationship of one phase to future architectural contract affords. Part 2
of this Planning Guide, “From Design naires included in this planning guide. revisions in or re-draw the plans to
to Dedication, should be consulted
” The first list would be used for the meet the budget without additional
for a full explanation of design and interview process. The second list is cost to the church. The maximum
construction delivery methods.) a reference sheet to be completed budget is $............... which shall
While the architect’s role is central by an architect’s past clients to cover all costs including, but not
in the design of the church building, provide information on the architect’s limited to, the following: building
he/she does not have divine powers performance. (including mechanical trades), furnish-
to determine the program require- ings and equipment, site improve-
ments and the theological under- A Building Committee has ment, utilities and permits, construc-
standing of the congregation’s the responsibility to study tion loan interest and architect’s fees.
mission. A Building Committee has Many Building Committees are
the congregation’s needs
the responsibility to study the unpleasantly surprised when bids are
congregation’s needs before the
before the architect is opened to reveal a significant differ-
architect is employed. It must then employed. ence between budget and bid. Such a
interpret these requirements to the paragraph will protect the congrega-
architect. In like manner, church Selecting an architect on the basis tion from paying additional design
leaders should have some under- of fee alone is dangerous. An unusu- fees to redesign a project.
standing of the congregation’s ally low fee should raise questions. Usually after a committee has
financial ability before the architect is However, the fee percentage is agreed on a specific architect it will
employed. The architect will need to usually lower with the increasing size make the recommendation to the
know the financial parameters before of the project. Fees for remodeling church board to employ the person as
he/she can do satisfactory work. work are usually higher than those for its resident architect.
new construction since there are so
Selection of the Architect many unknown factors in remodeling Plans Development
Selection of the architect should be older buildings. The fee is based on There are several stages in plans
done carefully and without haste. The project construction cost and usually development. Each is built on the
Building Committee is responsible for ranges from 7% to 12%, depending other. The committee can proceed
representing the congregation on the size and type of project. In from one stage to the next satisfacto-
faithfully and should undertake a some instances, a flat fee may be rily only if they have come to agree-
careful plan of selection to see that negotiated for a specific task. Fees ment on each stage. Speed of
the architect most fitted for the job is are generally invoiced on a monthly planning will depend on the complex-
retained. While training and ability are basis as the planning progresses. On ity of the problem and quality of
important, do not overlook personal- projects of limited size, the fee might communication established between
ity characteristics. The committee will be based on an hourly charge rather the committee and the architect.
spend a great deal of time with the than a fixed percentage. A clear There should not be a rush to get a
architect, developing ideas and understanding of fees should be plan, since it will be the basis of the
spending thousands of dollars. What spelled out in a written contract. building’s utility for many years.
the church receives in the form of There should be some protection of The basis of the plan is a description
planning, good construction, low the client if bids are received that are of the building requirements as
maintenance costs and aesthetic significantly above the estimated developed by the Building Commit-
appeal will largely depend on cost. If redesigning is necessary due tee. This will be translated by the
the judgement, ability, character and to excessively high bids, the architect architect into his/her “program” for
sincerity of the architect selected. should have some responsibility for the congregation’s facilities.
Usually three or four architects will redesigning at minimal or no cost to
be interviewed before a selection is the church. This should be clearly
Initial Stage:
made. A personal interview with stated in the contract. Many
prospective architects will be the architects use standardized American Master Planning
initial step. The committee will then Institute of Architects (AIA) contracts. Most congregations should have a
collect references, visit a project or These contracts are fair to both master plan developed for all build-
two, and obtain a record of the congregation and architect. ings ultimately needed and their
architect’s performance with previous It is strongly recommended that placement on the site. This will be
clients. In the interview the commit- the following paragraph be included done after the committee has devel-
tee should not expect the architect to in all architectural contracts, including oped its overall needs with future
provide immediate plans or solutions. standard AIA contracts: projections. It does not need to be a
Nor should a committee expect free The architect agrees to work within highly complicated or detailed plan,
services prior to employment. the budget specified by the church. If but a basic outline of site and building
To assist the committee in its selec- actual bids for construction of the development to show the relationship
tion, a systematic interview process building exceed this budget by 10% of all buildings and site development.
will be aided by the use of question- or more, the architect will make A fee, usually in addition to building
Church Extension / Planning Guide / Church Building and Renovation, Part 1—Working with the Architect
design services, can be negotiated phase provides an idea of what can Stage IV:
for the master plan. The fee should be accomplished, and large sums will Bidding
not be paid as a percentage of the not have been expended before it is
total master plan’s building costs, known what the members can afford. The Building Committee will confer
since master plans usually will be with the architect in selecting pos-
modified over the years to allow for Stage II: sible bidders. If a general contractor
was selected earlier in the process
changes. Normally a simple sche- Design Development
matic outline of future buildings will and has been working with the
After the schematic design has been committee, only subcontractors will
be adequate with minimal detail of approved by the committee (and
future units. However, it should allow be selected in this phase. (Note:
congregation), the architect will eliminate unqualified bidders BE-
the committee to see the spatial and develop the plan in detail, showing
aesthetic relationships of the total FORE bidding, not after.) The suc-
sections and elevations (drawings cessful general contractor bidder
facility and site use. that show internal and external should be required to provide a
design in addition to the floor plan). Performance and Payment Bond on
Stage I: Also, the internal systems (electrical, projects over $200,000.
Preliminary Design plumbing, etc.) will be developed. For Bidding proposals and contract
Once a master plan is prepared this service an additional 20% of the forms for builders or contractors are
showing the first phase to be under- fee will be payable. In the case of a prepared by the architect and neces-
taken, the architect can proceed in $300,000 program, this means sary legal clearances are obtained.
developing the preliminary or sche- $5,400 additional payment due (20% Then the documents can be placed in
matic design of the first phase. This of the total $27,000 fee). the hands of bidders. An additional
will be a floor and site plan, rough 5% of the architectural fee is due for
elevations and an estimated cost. Stage III: this work.
According to most architectural Construction Documents When plans are placed for bidding,
contracts, 15% of the total fee would These will be working drawings and the architect sets a date when all bids
be payable at the completion of the specifications that include architec- will be in hand for consideration. The
schematic design. Therefore, if the tural, structural, mechanical and Building Committee will report results
first phase is estimated to cost electrical elements required. The of the bidding. Upon acceptance of
$300,000 and the architect’s fee is architect will utilize engineers to plans, bids and contractor, a Con-
9% of the total cost, or $27 ,000 for complete these documents, which struction Sub-Committee is appointed
complete services through construc- will be provided to contractors for to assume responsibility for the
tion, 15% of $27 ,000, or $4,050, bids. Since an additional 40% of the construction phase.
would be due at this time. Render- $27 ,000 fee (based on the above
ings and models used in this phase, if example), or $10,800, will be due at The Construction
requested by the church, may be an completion of construction docu- Sub-Committee
additional cost. ments, the Building Committee and When bids are received from contrac-
It is important that there be general congregation will need to be certain tors and found to be within budget
agreement by the congregation at that costs are within the capability of limitations, the chairperson of the
this point before proceeding. A clear the congregation. Authorization to official board appoints a Construction
estimate of costs (including fees and complete construction documents Sub-Committee composed of three
furnishings) will be included with this should never be given until the persons, namely, the chairperson of
presentation. Consultation with congregation has completed a the Building Committee, building fund
Church Extension may be advanta- capital fund campaign and is treasurer and one additional person.
geous at this time to review the assured it can finance the program. It is this sub-committee that func-
congregation’s financial capacity. In
tions as the only liaison group be-
most instances the congregation can
tween the congregation and the
raise building funds at this stage even
construction team, i.e., architect
though it is not a final plan. This
and contractor. It does not assume
duties of the Building Committee.
The chairperson of the Building
Stages in Plans Development Committee is also chairperson of the
Master Plan Construction Sub-Committee and is
Preliminary Design the SOLE AUTHORIZED SPOKES-
Design Development PERSON in dealing with the architect
Construction Documents and the contractor during the con-
Bidding struction period.
Administration of the Construction Contracts This sub-committee maintains a
cost-control budget showing expendi-
Church Extension / Planning Guide / Church Building and Renovation, Part 1—Working with the Architect
tures to date and 30-day projections
secured from the contractor by the Suggestions for the Construction Sub-Committee
architect. It also approves payments
DO . . .
during the construction period—to
• Express your concerns to the architect.
both the contractor and the archi-
• Ask questions of the architect.
tect—upon certification of the
• Alert the architect if something appears to be wrong.
architect. The building fund treasurer
• Expedite payments to both contractor and architect.
is a member of this committee and
• Advise the treasurer of the anticipated monthly billing 30 days in
must request construction loan
advance.
advances from the lender.
DON’T . . .
Stage V: • Give instructions to the contractor; communicate through your
Administration of the architect instead.
Construction Contract • Get too many church members involved with construction.
• Make changes unless they are necessary.
This will include the architect’s
advisory services in awarding the bid
to a contractor, general oversight of
the construction, authorization of Shop Drawings costs, and cause disagreements.
If a project is a considerable
payment to the contractor as con- One of the most important phases of
distance from the architect’s office,
struction proceeds, and certification the architect’s supervision is the
he/she may have stipulated in the
that the job was completed according checking of shop drawings that are
contract that compensation for
to plans. The final 20% of the fee will furnished by fabricators and suppliers
inspection travel expenses, or for
be paid after completion and accep- of equipment or materials. These
those beyond a specified number of
tance of the building. include laminated beams or arches,
visits, will be reviewed.
After contracts for construction structural steel, window sashes and
other factory-prepared materials such Architectural inspections may be
have been signed, the architect
as hardware, lighting and plumbing made without notice to the church.
meets with the contractor to review
fixtures. The architect checks these Inspections may last a few minutes
planning for the project and requests
drawings for accuracy against work- or many hours. They may occur any
a breakdown of construction costs
ing drawings and specifications, calls time of day or even at night, depend-
that are used to assist the architect in
for corrections and approves final ing upon the work to be done. The
determining the amount of payment
shop drawings for the contractor. This architect will meet with the Construc-
to the contractor as work progresses.
checking does not relieve the contrac- tion Sub-Committee or its chairperson
The contractor may be given the list
tor of responsibility for doing his/her when there is a specific reason.
of required inspection points in order
own checking as to job conditions Consulting engineers and representa-
to advise the architect 24 hours in
advance of readiness for inspection. and job measurements. tives of the contractor may accom-
The architect arranges with the pany the architect to work out
Construction Sub-Committee to Inspection problems jointly.
provide the contractor with copies of Architectural administration as he/she The architect usually plans to visit
the Certification of Fire Insurance deems necessary will ascertain the job at the following specific
coverage (protecting the contractor’s whether work is being executed in points in construction (or may visit it
interest as well as the church’s). Also conformity with working drawings at other times as conditions warrant):
required are certificates from the con- and specifications or directions. Such 1. Upon completion of footing
tractor’s insurance company showing supervision is separate from the excavation after forms and
that policies for workmen’s compen- continuous personal supervision of a reinforcing steel are in place but
sation insurance and liability insur- construction manager, but should before concrete is poured.
ance are paid up and are in full effect include no less than two or three 2. When sub-surface wall forms
before the work is started. visits to an active construction site and reinforcing steel are in place but
The architect sees that building weekly. before concrete is poured.
permits are secured, explains to the It is within the architect’s 3. After installation of underfloor
contractor procedures to be followed authority to cause the contractor to ducts or lines but before they are
in filing requests for payment, and tear out work improperly done and covered with concrete.
requests for inspections and person- require it to be done correctly. The 4. Upon completion of subgrade,
nel in his/her office to be contacted architect’s greatest contribution gravel, vapor barrier and wire mesh
on various items. during construction is to foresee the reinforcing but before concrete slab is
problem points and discuss them poured, or upon completion of wood
with the contractor. This will prevent joists and sub-floor installation.
mistakes that cause delays, increase 5. At the time arches, trusses or
Church Extension / Planning Guide / Church Building and Renovation, Part 1—Working with the Architect
other primary structural members are and then submitted through the church. In either case the architect
to be installed. Construction Sub-Committee to the must be compensated for his/her
6. At the time wood roof decking is church for acceptance of the change contribution to the items.
delivered to job site for moisture order. Each party receives a copy of
content check. the change order for his/her record. Volunteer Labor
.
7 For approval of sample masonry One of the most common types of While the use of volunteer labor has
wall and at the beginning of masonry unforeseen items is the encountering been important to the erection of
work. of soil conditions that require deeper some church buildings, in a majority
8. For roof surface acceptance and footings, rock excavation or unusual of cases it has not been very suc-
for approval of specified material cessful. Original enthusiasm soon
samples prior to roof installation. All decisions for the use of dissipates and a few loyal members
9. Periodic inspection at job site of must carry the burden of completion.
volunteer labor should be
all mill work and hardware. All decisions for the use of volunteer
made prior to signing
10. Before application of any labor should be made prior to signing
interior wall or ceiling finish material. contracts.
contracts.
11. After completion of all interior If volunteer labor is to be consid-
wall and ceiling applications for drainage. Normally, a “unit” cost for ered, a survey should be made of
acceptance of finished surfaces prior additional excavation and concrete is skills available. The architect normally
to prime coat or other specified called for in the specifications to will help in planning a program that
finishes. make computations of additional cost will use these skills to best advan-
12. For approval of exterior finish easier. tage. The call for bids will exclude
materials (siding, paneling, etc.). that work which is to be done with
13. Prior to back filling for inspec- Additional Services volunteer labor. The architect’s fees
tion of drain tile installation and Additional services (not included in will need to be calculated on the
waterproofing of foundation walls. the basic contract) can be provided by market value of the work done by
14. At completion of construction to the architect, including interior volunteer labor. Additional alternatives
develop completion check list. decoration and design and selection might be taken to determine if these
of furnishings. Landscape architects sections might be included in the
Interpretation and civil engineers may be necessary basic contract and, if not possible,
As work progresses, the contractor or for proper site development. Other serve as a basis for figuring the
material suppliers will request costs not included in the architectural architect’s fees on those sections of
interpretations from the architect’s services are site survey and soil work.
office. These must be made promptly tests.
by those on the architect’s staff most Mechanical Systems
familiar with the work. Interpretations Furnishings and Equipment Detailed plans of the heating, plumb-
are normally made without notice to The selection and design of all other ing and electrical work are very
the church. Any interpretations that church equipment and furnishings carefully worked out by those skilled
effect a change from the contract (drapes, carpets, furniture, etc.) in these special fields. During con-
plans and specifications will be should be cleared with the architect struction and at the completion of
reported to the sub-committee. and the color consultant to be certain construction, the same persons will
Interpretation will in some cases be they are compatible. Seating and check the building under the
additional drawings to clarify the chancel furnishings may be provided architect’s direction.
working drawings. At other times in one of two methods. The architect The contractor is required to
conferences must be held among the will design them and recommend a include as part of the contract an
architect’s staff, consulting engineers reputable cabinet maker to submit allowance for the cost of “balancing”
and contractor to work out accept- prices and show work samples. Or, the mechanical system. Because duct
able construction procedure. the architect will request capable work and piping noise are very
church furniture manufacturers to objectionable, proper balancing for
Change Orders submit bids and samples for both the distribution of heat and for
When items are discovered as having pews and chancel equipment. In elimination of undue noise is impor-
been omitted from the plans or when either case, the architect should tant. When projects are finished
the architect and the Construction direct the process, inform the sub- during the off-season, it is necessary
Sub-Committee feel a change in the committee of progress and submit to wait until the start of the next
building is required or desirable, a both design and bids to them for season before final balancing can be
change order proposal is prepared, approval. Furnishings and other accomplished.
submitted to the contractor for special installations such as art or
completion of the added cost or stained glass may be in the construc-
reduction in cost and for signature, tion contract or furnished by the
Church Extension / Planning Guide / Church Building and Renovation, Part 1—Working with the Architect
Arbitration Final Inspection If completion is prevented by non-
If disputes arise between the church delivery of certain items or the
The architect will make a pre-final
and the contractor, the architect will adjustment of control apparatus that
inspection of the building when the
attempt to settle them fairly and does not prevent the use of the
contractor states the building is
justly. The committee should remem- building, the architect may certify to
finished. Buildings are checked for
ber that an architect has a profes- the church that the building is in a
completeness and a “punch list” of
sional responsibility to be fair to both state of “substantial completion. In”
items to be finished is developed.
parties even though the architect is this case the hold-back of funds due
After the contractor has completed
being paid by the church. Courts of the contractor is reduced to a reason-
those items, the architect will ask the
law have long respected this position. able amount to cover only the work
sub-committee chairperson to review
When situations arise that cannot yet undone.
the building and provide a list of
be settled agreeably between the During the 12-month period after
items that are of concern to the
contractor and the church, either accepting the building, the architect
committee. Such a list may contain
party has the right to request arbitra- is usually available to review any
items that are not a part of the
tion proceedings. These are arranged problems that arise and to instruct
contract so the architect must
under procedures contained in the the contractor if there are deficien-
prepare the final “punch list” and
Owner-Contractor Agreement. cies. Problems should be reported
deliver it to the contractor with a copy
However, both should remember that promptly to the architect. If it is
to the church. Upon completion of
arbitration proceedings are expen- necessary for the church to contact
”
items on the “punch list, the contrac-
sive. Carrying a dispute to arbitration the contractor or sub-contractor
tor will notify the architect who will
does not guarantee that the decision because of an emergency (such as
make a final inspection according to
will go “your way. Ninety-nine
” leaking water pipe), the architect also
plans and specifications.
percent of disputes that arise on a job should be advised.
When the building is completed to
can be settled justly by an experi- the architect’s satisfaction, a “final
enced architect. certificate” will be prepared and
whatever steps are necessary to
Church’s Records protect the interest of the church in
The Construction Sub-Committee determining that the contractor’s bills
should secure for the church two sets for labor and material have been paid
of final plans and specifications (“as completely will be taken.
built drawings”) on which the con-
tractor has recorded all changes that Guarantees
were made during construction and Specifications will require the con-
the location of supply and waste lines tractor to provide a guarantee,
that are hidden from view. These can protecting the church from faulty
prove to be very valuable in future workmanship on materials for two Planning Guide
years when maintenance problems years. The warranty period usually
arise or when additions to the begins at the date of the certificate of Church Building and
building are made. substantial completion. Renovation
Part 1—Working with the
Architect: From Dream to Design
Additional Planning Guides
addressing a variety of facility
planning issues are available from:
Church Extension
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P Box 7030
Indianapolis, IN 46207
Phone: 317.635-6500
Fax: 317.635.6534
www.churchextension.org
info@churchextension.org
Church Extension / Planning Guide / Church Building and Renovation, Part 1—Working with the Architect
Questions to Ask an Architect
• Describe your firm (personnel, size and experi- • What type of bidding is preferred? Separate or
ence of the organization). one general? Open or invitational? And, what is
your knowledge of local and area markets?
• What memberships do you hold in professional
organizations? Awards received? • Describe your prior work including churches and
educational facilities for churches. What were
• What schools were attended by the staff and the estimated costs and actual costs? Will you
what general training requirements are expected suggest churches for which you have worked
of the staff? that we can contact for recommendations?
• What is your philosophy or understanding of • Is preparation of comprehensive and schematic
church design? Are there particular styles or studies included in your service?
approaches to church architecture you like
or dislike? • What is your firm’s record in meeting time
schedules?
• What are your thoughts on cooperation between
architect and church and building committee? • Describe your fee structure and contract: AIA
Specifically: What is the congregation’s job? standards; Amounts for new and remodeling
What is the job of the committee? What is the jobs; Termination opportunities; Responsibility
architect’s job? and procedure when bid overages occur; Model
or rendering included? (a drawing or miniature
• What is your method of assigning design model); What extras?
responsibilities?
• What construction delivery methods have you
• Do you provide design and help in the selection used/do you prefer?
of furnishings? What is the fee for this service?
• What questions do you, the architect, have for
• What is your responsibility for the engineering of the committee?
the project?
Other questions or comments.
• Who will supervise the construction? How will it
be supervised? Do you provide supervisory ___________________________________________
services? How much is the fee, and how much ___________________________________________
on-site supervision do you provide? ___________________________________________
___________________________________________
• Questions about preliminary design for the ___________________________________________
building: ___________________________________________
• What method will be used to secure ap- ___________________________________________
proval from the building committee? ___________________________________________
• What method will be used to secure ap- ___________________________________________
proval from the congregation? ___________________________________________
• How do you prepare the estimated cost of ___________________________________________
the project? ___________________________________________
• Are you committed to working within the ___________________________________________
congregation’s budget? ___________________________________________
• Do you help prepare a brochure (with a
sketch) that can be used in presenting the
project to the congregation?
Church Extension / Planning Guide / Church Building and Renovation, Part 1—Working with the Architect
Reference from Architect’s Clients
We are considering the architectural firm of • The approximate cost of your project was:
____________________________________________________ Up to $100,000 ❑ $500,000-$1,000,000 ❑
to design our new church facilities. It would be most $100,000-$250,000 ❑ Over $1,000,000 ❑
helpful to us if you would complete this questionnaire and $250,000-$500,000 ❑
return it in the enclosed envelope.
• Did the architect produce the work on the proper
schedule? Yes ❑ No ❑
Building Committee Chairperson
• Did the architect give proper attention to project
• Did the person representing the firm at the interview supervision? Yes ❑ No ❑
serve as the architect throughout the project?
Yes ❑ No ❑ If not, why not? _________________ • Were the architect’s on-site visits timely and in keep-
_____________________________________________ ing with the contract? Did the architect’s office act
_____________________________________________ responsibly in construction matters, i.e., approving
billings; having shoddy workmanship by contractor/
• Did the architect work well with your building commit- sub-contractors redone? Yes ❑ No ❑
tee? Yes ❑ No ❑ Most of time ❑
• After the building was completed, did the architect
• Did the architect work better in one-on-one relation-
follow up when building problems developed?
ships than with the total committee?
Yes ❑ No ❑
Yes ❑ No ❑
• Did the architect have respect for research and the • What has been your experience with the building
application of new ideas and materials? maintenance costs?
Yes ❑ No ❑ Good ❑ Not so good ❑ Bad ❑
• Do you view his/her work as stereotyped? • If problems exist in maintenance and function, are
Yes ❑ No ❑ these the result of misjudgment by the architect?
Yes ❑ No ❑
• Was the architect arbitrary or one who worked to
develop a common understanding? Was the architect • Has your building served the purpose for which you
flexible or did all the “bending” have to be done by the built it? Yes ❑ No ❑
committee?
Architect was flexible ❑ • Using a rating scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the
Was flexible some of the time ❑ lowest rating and 10 being the highest, how
Committee did all the “bending” ❑ would you rate the overall performance of
the architect? _________
• Was the architect a “yes” person, rubber stamping the How would you rate the architect’s firm? _________
committee’s desires rather than responsibly
stating positions—when appropriate? • Would you employ the architect and firm if you had
Architect stated positions ❑ another project? Yes ❑ No ❑
Stated positions some of the time ❑ If not, why not? _____________________________
___________________________________________
• Did the architect attend your various services to learn ___________________________________________
the flow of activities? Did the architect understand ___________________________________________
your operation and the way you do things?
Yes ❑ No ❑ Name and address of person completing
questionnaire ______________________________
• Did the architect work within the agreed budget? ___________________________________________
Yes ❑ No ❑ ___________________________________________
___________________________________________
• Did the architect help with the program study as
developed, seeking to know the actual needs of the (Please attach sheet if there are additional
church to be housed? Did the architect attempt to comments.)
understand the vital concerns of the church?
Yes ❑ No ❑
Church Extension / Planning Guide / Church Building and Renovation, Part 1—Working with the Architect
