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Tacoma Architects and Engineers

Architects and Engineers
When you hire an architect in Tacoma, Washington, you should be sure they have all necessary architectural certifications and licenses as well as experience on similar projects. Tacoma, Washington homeowners should also check an architect's references as well as review their portfolio of recent designs. If you are considering hiring an architect from outside of Tacoma, Washington, be aware that they may not be as familiar with design issues specific to the Tacoma, Washington area. When discussing a new construction project with your architect, you should clarify your budget, objectives, and requirements for the building. The architect will then create a draft of the building based on your specifications and return it to you for your review. If the architect's design is acceptable to you, they should then create a detailed blueprint for contractors. The services of either a structural or soil engineer may be required by Tacoma, Washington homeowners if you are building a new home or remodeling to ensure the project is constructed soundly. Engineers in Tacoma, Washington are required to be licensed.
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Tacoma City Facts
The census of 2000 indicated that 193,556 persons, 76,152 households, and 45,919 families resided in Tacoma. Four years later, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that Tacoma's population had increased by 1.7%, to 196,800 (Trends, No. D3 [Sept. 2004]).
The US Census of 2000 determined that the homeownership rate in Tacoma is 54.7%.
Tacoma is the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, situated on Puget Sound's Commencement Bay, Tacoma Narrows and the estuary of the Puyallup River.