Is buying a house plan online a good idea? To answer this question you must first ask yourself, “what are my goals for this project?” If you are thinking of building a custom home or your dream home, there are several reasons why hiring an architect for your project can be advantageous over buying a pre-made plan online. In this article we’ll outline a few of the most important reasons for hiring an architect rather than buying plans from an online catalogue in an effort to help you decide what the best option for you will be.