Why Hire an Architect? – Episode 1
In this episode, we break down why bringing an architect on board is one of the smartest investments you can make.
Why Hire an Architect? – Episode 2: Site Selection
Your dream home doesn’t start with a floor plan; it starts with the land.
In this episode, we discuss why hiring an architect is about so much more than designing a beautiful home. It’s about creating a home that works with your property, not against it.
Why Hire an Architect? Episode 3: Architect Selection
Selecting the right architect is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your building project.
In this episode, we explore the architect selection process and provide practical guidance to help you make an informed choice.
Why Hire an Architect? Episode 4: Builder Selection
Choosing the right builder is just as important as choosing the right architect.
In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Sammy Humphrey, contractor and owner of Tablerock Custom Homes, to share insider knowledge on what every homeowner should know before hiring a builder.
Why Hire an Architect? Episode 5: Lender Selection
Getting the right financing is one of the most important first steps in building your dream home—but with so many loan options, lenders, and financing terms, where do you begin?
In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Avery Morgan, an experienced Mortgage Broker, to break down everything homeowners need to know about construction financing and selecting the right lender.
Why Hire an Architect? Episode 6: What Makes a Custom Home Custom
In this episode of Why Hire an Architect, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the custom home design process and explain what separates a true custom home from a stock or production house plan.
Why Hire an Architect? Episode 7: Construction Costs
In this episode of Why Hire an Architect, we’re joined by special guest Sammy Humphrey, contractor and owner of Tablerock Custom Homes, to break down the construction costs that can surprise homeowners—and where your money matters most.
Why Hire an Architect? Episode 8: Metal Buildings
In this episode of the Why Hire an Architect Podcast, we’re joined by special guest Steve Carico, owner of Carico Construction, a company specializing in metal buildings. Steve shares his expertise on what you need to know when considering a metal building for your next project.
Why Hire an Architect? Episode 9: Trusses, Codes and Roof Building
In this episode, we sit down with three local East Tennessee building professionals to take a deep dive into the decisions that go into designing and building today’s roofs and floor systems.
Together, we break down the real-world considerations behind modern residential construction, including what architects, contractors, and truss builders need to think about when designing and building a home.
Why Hire an Architect? Episode 10: HVAC & Plumbing
In this episode of the Why Hire an Architect podcast series, Barry Counts of Best & Associates Architects is joined by Gary Best, Owner & Principal Architect, and Dan Cook, Mechanical Engineer, for a conversation about two of the most important and often overlooked systems in a home: HVAC and plumbing.
Why Hire an Architect? Episode 11: Surveyors
In this episode of the Why Hire an Architect Podcast, Barry Counts and Gary Best sit down with Mike Ogle, a licensed Tennessee surveyor and owner of Appalachian Surveys, to discuss the important role a surveyor plays in the property buying and building process.