article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Schematic Design - Developing a Project Budget

Matt Fajkus Architecture

Of course, each project is unique and complex sites or functional requirements can add additional costs to these elements. 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.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

LA's La Brea Tar Pits project picks Kossmanndejong to lead exhibition design

Archinect

In tandem with WEISS/MANFREDI and Los Angeles-based Gruen Associates , the studio will be tasked with handling the schematic design for the project, which will “reimagine” the 13-acre campus located nearby LACMA and the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures inside Hancock Park over a seven- to ten-year construction timeline.

article thumbnail

Competitions: Tender for Schematic Design and Foundation Pit Design of CGN New Research Center Pre-qualification Announcement

Bustler

Tender Condition The Tender for Schematic Design and Foundation Pit Design of CGN New Research Center (Tender No.: Project Scale: The CGN New Research Center, which consists of 2 plots, covers a total site area of 71752.4?. The Plot I, land for scientific research, covers a site area of 33861.6?,

article thumbnail

Competitions: Tender for Schematic Design and Foundation Pit Design of CGN New Research Center Pre-qualification Announcement

Bustler

Tender Condition The Tender for Schematic Design and Foundation Pit Design of CGN New Research Center (Tender No.: Project Scale: The CGN New Research Center, which consists of 2 plots, covers a total site area of 71752.4?. The Plot I, land for scientific research, covers a site area of 33861.6?,

article thumbnail

Masarycka by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)

aasarchitecture

The Masaryčka building in Prague is defined by circulation routes which will provide access to new civic spaces for the city. Accommodating the continued growth of the city’s corporate sector with office spaces designed to meet 21st century working patterns, the 28,000 sq. Communal roof gardens offer panoramic views across the city.

article thumbnail

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?