There are various situations when hiring an out-of-house consultant may be necessary. These can range from complicated, unusual designs to the need to endure particularly harsh climate conditions. Each case has to be approached individually. Many designers and owners engage consultants forrnpeer review as part of due diligence on regular basis. Designers typically find consultation sessions very educative, and this knowledge allows them to make informed future hiring decisions based on a project complexity level. An increase of the quota of science and technology in the academic architectural education programs would help the future generations of architects make educated decisions with regard to building physics.
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