Architectural Design Fee Calculator

Same Percentage, Different Worlds

Ten percent of a parking garage and ten percent of a museum might be the same math, but they're different universes of work. This calculator doesn't abandon percentages—it makes them smarter. By revealing how construction costs vary wildly across types and regions, it helps you set percentages that actually reflect complexity.

Compare construction costs across 13 global markets and building types. Use the slider to set fees from 6% (basic projects) to 15% (complex projects), with guidance on what drives complexity in your market. Because informed percentages beat standard ones every time.

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Region & Currency

Select region North America - United States North America - Canada Europe - United Kingdom Europe - Germany Asia-Pacific - Japan Asia-Pacific - Australia Middle East - United Arab Emirates

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Project Size (m²)

Project Type

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Project Subtype

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Cost per m² (USD)

Estimated Construction Cost

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Fee Percentage

Current fee: 10.0%

Project Structure

External Architect of Record (AoR) is involved

Check if your firm is the Design Architect working with a local AoR

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Estimated Architecture Fee

$0

10.0% of construction cost

Est. construction: $0

Note: This is the total project fee. See breakdown below for Design Architect vs AoR split.

Fee Breakdown by Phase

Design Architect Total $0

Architect of Record Total $0

Concept Design (15%)

$0

Schematic Design (20%)

$0

Design Development (20%)

$0

Construction Documents (25%)

$0

Construction Admin (20%)

$0

Total Project Fee

$0