Architects are professionals at designing houses, buildings and custom homes for their clients. When you are planning out your home, one of the most important steps is to meet with an architect to have them design your home. An architect firm will develop blueprints for the contractor to follow and the blueprints will provide the basis of your home and tell the contractors exactly what needs to be done and how it needs to be laid out. An architect is a person who is involved in the planning, design, and oversight of a building's construction. {Architects must frequently make professional decisions that affect the safety and well being of the general public. Architects are required to obtain specialized education and experience to obtain a license to practice architecture, similar to the requirements for other professionals.|}