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Architectural Sketches | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

There are many different styles and techniques that architects use when graphically working through problems. This was a quick plan study that I prepared so that I could show the client how we could add another bedroom to this one area of the house. This sketch is actually an earlier iteration of the 4th sketch in this post.

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Lyday Farms - Featured Project | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

For this job – Lyday Farms – we used a landscape architect for the project although we set up the diagramming of the site. link] Bob Borson it also helps create breezes – ages old technique [link] Bridget Willard I guess I never thought of it. As far as landscaping goes, it really depends on the project.

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Architectural Tricks of the Trade | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

This technique works on any large format sheet of paper. This technique also leaves you with an exposed title block along the outside edge of the paper which means no unfolding is necessary to see the nougaty drawing center. I have labeled the corners to help you keep track of how the sheet is being folded.

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The Best Architectural Websites 2014 | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Freshome – Design and Architecture – is a site that I think my clients knew about before I did. I keep thinking that one day I’ll take a class on sketching – but until that moment comes, this is a site full of inspiration and techniques to admire and emulate. Following my casual advice is at your own peril.

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Hatchet Bedrooms | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Let’s go to my favorite educational design technique – the “narrative” [scene] Night time, new house, couple sleeping in their new bedroom for the first time Future Victim A : Don’t you love our new bedroom? Fear is always helpful in getting my clients to see the correct way.

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30 Best Architecture Firms in Thailand

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With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. All elements — diagrams, proportions and dimensions — are carefully designed with precious and valuable details.

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Should I be an Architect? | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Since the projects I work on aren’t for me, I need to be able to separate out what I personally like and what the client wants. But , yes , I’d love to learn more new techniques. But , yes , I’d love to learn more new techniques. Doing my Btech in India. I’ve always wanted to be an architect.i

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