Architect w/ container home design experience

[jm3]

And of course you were not misleading with your words, either. I do not have a "$400 consultation charge." After lengthy discussions with potential clients who want specific information from me, I do charge for going out, sizing up conditions, and giving out useful information. And again as Pam intimated, I never surprise a client by sneaking up and handing them an unexpected invoice.

I will work for a potential client who:
1. Actually does something on their own, such as get me the specifics in writing and pictures of the existing conditions, surveys, etc. They have made an investment which motivates me to put time into their project.
2. Has a budget intended to be spent on design and planning.

My rates are 30% less on the Big Island than on the mainland where I am published and have won architectural awards. I have worked barter for many Puna clients, and I certainly offered Pam that option. You do not know who I am. Been designing here for 22 years. Have two prototype sustainable homes and three additional planned projects of advanced design of my own here, always with local help who I have trained and given new skills to use. Offering free advice when it seems to be needed on Punaweb posts. But I am done with my words and actions being twisted around.

Good luck and Aloha, I'm outta here.

John Maloney