A4 Architects

JANUARY 30, 2024

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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Life of an Architect

JULY 6, 2014

This isn’t anything that I haven’t said in one form or another several times on this site … but I was struck by something the other day that made me pause and think about it and it’s relevance to how I practice architecture – or at least how I want to practice architecture. Your house will not look like this.”

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The Architecture Designs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

To provide the most accurate results, a build estimate is required. Determining the total cost of a building project refers to construction estimating. So that general contractors use it when bidding on building projects. These are costs that are not assigned to building operations. What Is Estimating in Construction?

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 20, 2019

of the architects out there means something other than designing – at least what you think design means. The practice of architecture is more than sketching on trace paper, parti diagrams, deciding what pens to draw with, and Instagram-worthy job-site photos.

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The Architect's Guide

MAY 11, 2021

Project, Planning, & Design (PPD). Project Planning & Design (PPD) is an exam that tests your ability to design sites and buildings. It should be called “Schematic Design.” Expect to get scenario based questions on issues related to programming, site analysis, and zoning and code requirements.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

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.

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Matt Fajkus Architecture

JANUARY 29, 2021

After making the decision to build a new home or remodel an existing one, the first step in the process, before starting the design (Pre-Design) is to build an architectural program. This programming phase is the foundation of the design and includes the goals of the project and the Owners’ wants and needs.

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