Looking for a resource to help you understand architects? Well, good luck!

No, seriously, I recommend you give this one a shot:

How Design Works for You was developed by the American Institute of Architects to make it clear and simple.

Here you will find pages and PDF’s and more to suggest questions you may want to ask, issues you may choose to address, and services you may need. Of course, I would be happy to visit with you on the same topics, and suggest you peruse VIVUS Architecture + Design; nonetheless, this is a great place to start, especially for you visual learners out there.