Residential You have a vision of what you want and now you need to make that vision a reality. Architects are specially educated to help define what you want to build and present options you might never have considered. Architects can help you to get the most for your valuable investment by optimizing site selection and site planning, reducing building costs, decreasing your energy needs and increase future resale value through good design. Building is a long and arduous process, particularly if you’re living in the space that’s under construction. Your Architect represents you, not the contractor, and looks out for your interests on the jobsite. Speak to a member of AAPEI in the early stages of your planning process for any of the following building types: » Single Family Homes » Duplexes » Multi-family Single level projects » Multi-family Multi-level projects » Senior / Assisted Living Housing » Remodeling » Renovating » Kitchens / Bathrooms » Home Additions