Meteor that crashed in Russia is the largest to have hit earth in more than a 100 YEARS, claim scientists. Experts say the meteor weighed 100,000 tonnes and was 55 feet wide. The rock created a 50-foot hole in a frozen lake near Chelyabinsk.
1 Architect's fees depend a great deal on the project and the location, and can vary in both amount and type: 2  Hourly charges may start at $50-$150 but can go up depending on the type of work (from creating drawings to inspecting a construction site), location, and the architect's training, experience and reputation. Hourly charges may start at $50-$150 but can go up depending on the type of work (from creating drawings to inspecting a construction site), location, and the architect's training, experience and reputation.
The services of a residential architect can be quite costly, ranging between 5 percent and 15 percent of construction costs for a new home. Not all custom homes are designed by an architect. Custom home design companies may create custom home plans as well. Their costs typically range from $1.50 per square foot to more than $2.50 per square foot for the total project and home size. For smaller homes, this may be a budget-friendly option. However, for larger homes, this can be a substantial budget item.