Planning a home add-on is a serious project requiring technical expertise and design experience. With such a big project to undertake, you might be left with some equally big questions. Why is an architect essential? What are the costs involved? How do you find the right professional? Luckily, you'll find the answers to all of those questions and more in this article. So, here's everything you need to know to ensure your project’s success.

Whether building a new home or taking on a large renovation project, the novice might have no idea where to begin. Most know that when taking on any home renovation, the potential for problems and things going awry is high; your expectations might not match the outcome.

In Montréal or Québec City, the unique architecture of buildings and apartment complexes is a part of the city’s visual design signature. Some of these buildings are so important that a good deal of them are protected by laws when it comes to renovations, stemming either from neighbourhood rules or municipal bylaws.