California Architects Board
Licensee Information Look-up Center:
http://cab.ca.gov/consumers/license_verification.shtml
Consumers Guide to Hiring an Architect:
http://cab.ca.gov/pdf/publications/consumers_guide.pdf
California Contractors State License Board
Guides and pamphlets:
http://www.cslb.ca.gov/GeneralInformation/Library/GuidesAndPamphlets.asp
Contractors License Status Check by License Number:
https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/checklicense.aspx
The risk of being an Owner / Builder.
http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Consumers/KnowRisksOfOwnerBuilder/
American Institute of Architects
The value of an architect:
http://www.aia.org/value/index.htm
You and Your Architect:
http://www.aia.org/value/yaya/index.htm
Questions to ask your architect:
http://aia.org/value/questions/aias076356
How design works for you:
http://howdesignworks.aia.org/
Autocad AutoDesk DWF Viewer
Free Download:
http://usa.autodesk.com/support/viewers/
SketchUp Viewer
Free Download: