We are just commencing our second self-build (started onsite last week). In both cases we have used Architects and in both cases have been very happy with the results. We have outlined how in both case we selected and worked with our architect which we hope will assist other people starting out on their self build journey.    1) Start thinking about which architect you are going to use when you start looking for land and not when you have found land. 2) Draw out a requirements lis