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The Role of Architects in Construction Projects

Santa Cruz Architect

Architects are appointed by the client, and they have the duty of gathering all the information and ideas necessary to create a functional space that meets client needs while being code compliant. Once an architect is contacted by a client, a meeting is called to discuss the project needs and requirements. Project Discussion.

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Home Forward Killingsworth by Hacker

aasarchitecture

In a collaboration between Portland Community College (PCC) and Home Forward (a public corporation contracted with the federal government to administer housing programs), Hacker recently completed the design of a four-story, 87,742-square-foot housing development providing 84 economically- and family-friendly apartments.

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Meet the Team: Who Works with an Architect on a Design Project?

DesignScape Architects

From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect. 7 - General Contractor A general contractor is essentially a type of project manager that a client employs. This can lead to confusion and not feeling in control of your own project.

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ikon.5 architects Design Museum and Visit Center National Purple Heart Hall of Honor

Architizer

How have your clients responded to the finished project? The exhibit designer developed an exhibit narrative that was integrated into the architecture. In this way, the building, the landscape and the exhibit design reinforces the message of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. © Jeffrey Totaro. Products / Materials.

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Ultimate Guide: Architecture Marketing and Digital Marketing for Architects

Architecture Quote

2) Architect Homepage – Hero Image : Picture of a project that represents you, your clients, your type of architecture projects. Show with pictures of work that represent that or quote clients’ comments that support that! For example, you might want to know how to get more leads or clients, so you Google it.

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In Their Elements

Landscape Architecture Magazine

In this case, after one of the clients had exuberantly—and, it later turned out, only jokingly—claimed to have been a Boy Scout, Huber compiled the findings into a “field guide” to the property. “Through aerial research, you can see a memory of them.”. They make the decisions.

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Pier and Beam Foundations - KHouse Progress | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

The soil in my area of practice tends to be expansive because it contains a healthy dose of clay, which expands and contracts as moisture enters the equation. Remove water due to hot and dry conditions, and the soil contracts. Add water, through rain and irrigation, and the soil expands. Following my casual advice is at your own peril.