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Hello Wood creates airplane-inspired tiny home for an ambitious 12-year-old client

Archinect

The project was initiated by an undaunted 12-year-old client named Lujzi, who dreamed of a playhouse she could retreat to with her friends. From Lujzi’s vision, the design team emerged with a functional tiny house which, in their words, is “more reminiscent of a beautiful design toy than a building.”

Client 306
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Spec buildings have increasingly become the answer to commercial clients' pandemic growing pains

Archinect

“Historically, spec buildings have been risky, but in a market environment like we are in now, where there is a race to get goods to people faster and to manufacture more things, the flexibility of the spec space becomes an asset, not a liability.”

Client 227
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Company that projects life-size plans for client walkthroughs is coming to the U.S.

Archinect

Lifesize Plans , headquartered in Australia, describes itself as "the world’s first patented projection system allowing clients to walkthrough their building project in life-size before construction begins.". A company that projects architectural plans at a 1:1 scale is planning to expand its operations to the United States.

Client 220
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Magpie House extension is a "personal museum" for client's furniture collection

Deezen

Architecture practice DGN Studio has extended a terraced home in east London with spaces and materials that form a backdrop to the client's mid-century furniture collection. It is designed as a backdrop to the client's furniture collection. DGN Studio has extended the Magpie House in London. The kitchen features wooden joinery.

Client 145
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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint. How to build a collaborative dialogue with clients.

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How Can Clients Ruin Their Own Construction Projects?

The Architecture Designs

Are clients any good in terms of construction projects? source: pinterest.com First things first, without clients and initiators, there would be no projects at all. Clients usually have a good knowledge of all the aspects of work. How can clients and project managers overturn construction projects?

Client 52
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"We cannot design just to please our clients anymore" says Yasmeen Lari

Deezen

Architects must stop waiting for commissions from wealthy clients and prioritise designing for the planet, says RIBA Royal Gold Medal winner Yasmeen Lari in this exclusive interview. Architects have a very important role to play and we cannot design just to please our clients anymore or just to please ourselves."

Client 142
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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients. Realistic Representation Build trust with immersive visuals of future spaces.