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Schematic Design – This isn’t “Architecture”

Life of an Architect

Whenever an architect sits down with a new client on a new residential project, the first thing that happens is a conversation about project goals and requirements. ” ( that sounds like something Schematic Design would say to Programming if it were a jerk.) . ” Although, it did look a little like architecture.

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A4 Guide: The Six Phases of the Architectural Design Process

A4 Architects

555 Ocean Ave (Newport, Rhode Island) In previous Archi-TEXT articles it was discussed the value of an architect to help you navigate the various phases of the design of a new home or building or the renovation of an existing one, but what are the various phases of the architectural design process?

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How the AIA’s New Custom Residential Agreements Help Custom Home Architects and Contractors

EntreArchitect

By Marika Snider, PhD, AIA, Principal Architect, Snider Architecture, LLC, Michael Bell, FAIA, Esq., President, Bell Architecture APC and Leonard Kady, FAIA, Principal, Leonard Kady Architecture + Design. The A110-2021 was developed from the A104-2017, Standard Abbreviated Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor.

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An Architect’s Guide To: Designing Your First Passive House

Architizer

The Accelerator is a catalyst for zero-carbon building and a collaborative media platform for practitioners, developers, and manufacturers working to create better buildings through Passive House design and construction. Have you ever wondered why clients are now seeking Passive Houses in larger numbers? Photos by Peter Peirce, Inc.

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The practical magic of the design process

BD+C

For the latest episode of Side of Design, we invited some of the BWBR team to clear things up, including Sam Griesgraber, Senior Interior Designer; Craig Peterson, Principal, as well as Design Leader and Director of Design; and Steve Busse, Architect and Design Leader. What are this client’s unique goals?

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4 ways to streamline your architectural practice

BD+C

4 ways to streamline your architectural practice 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/15/2024 - 13:16 Architects Vessel Architecture's Lindsay Straatmann, AIA, highlights four habits that have helped her discover the key to mastering efficiency as an architect. This was particularly effective in a recent project.

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The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

Commercial architectural design is a complex, multi-layered process that requires detailed planning, research, and collaboration. Undertaking your own commercial design project can feel a little daunting. This blog will cover: What Is Commercial Architectural Design?