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Streamlining the Bottleneck: From Concept to Schematic Design

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Snaptrude In any architectural design project, the transition from conceptual design to schematic design typically marks the evolution from broad ideas and massing studies to more detailed and refined planning. They allow for quick iterations and facilitate building the essence of the design.

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Re-framed Initiative – Study of Retrofit Schematic Designs

Westeck News

The design teams estimate deep retrofits can cut energy use by up to 90%, which underscores the comprehensive opportunity deep retrofits present for driving down energy demand and cutting utility costs during an affordability crisis. The results delivered through the Re-framed Lab have implications for all of Canada’s building sector.

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Schematic Design – Using an Occupant-Centered Design Approach

MLL Atelier

Schematic design is the first stage of an architectural design project, and within this phase there are important milestones to get right that will greatly leverage the project’s results throughout the rest of its impending design phases. PROGRAMMING AND SCHEMATIC DESIGN. INTRODUCTION: THE DEFINITION.

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The Schematic Design Phase

Matt Fajkus Architecture

When working with an architect to design a custom home, the second phase of the design process is called Schematic Design. This is when the building starts to take shape through a series of design exercises that test out the goals and requirements established during the pre-design programming phase.

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Schematic Design - Developing a Project Budget

Matt Fajkus Architecture

The hard cost of construction is typically the cost for construction of the building, materials, labor, basic site work, and the general contractor’s fee. Additionally, interior specialties such as audio systems, wine rooms, solar systems, or home theaters, for example, should be identified and included in the schematic design budget.

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LCC Health Professions Building

SW Oregon Architect

The latest is the new Health Professions Building (HPB) for Lane Community College. For all intents and purposes, we have functioned as a single office on the Health Professions Building project rather than as two separate firms. These metrics were: The degree to which the new building succeeds as a tool for teaching and learning.

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Sketching during Schematic Design

Life of an Architect

So what exactly is schematic design ? In short order, schematic design is the initial design phase in any project. The first time I get to put pen (or pencil) to paper is during the schematic design process. testing the fit between the owner’s needs, wants, and budget.