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The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

Let’s explore the essential elements of successful commercial design in 6 simple steps, so you can better understand what to expect and how to make the most of the experience. Architects are key figures in any design project. Pre-Design Phase This initial phase sets the project in motion.

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Woven Designs L Shape Vacation Home Vertes Retreat

Architizer

Thankfully, Jenkins Construction (the General Contractor), owner and designers resolved to continue with all aspects of the project as efficiently as possible. How did the context of your project — environmental, social or cultural — influence your design? © Woven Architecture and Design. Phillip Van Horn Design.

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4 ways to streamline your architectural practice

BD+C

In the field of architecture, where effective communication is pivotal throughout various phases of the project, email serves as the primary means of interaction with owners and contractors. The routine of reviewing my inbox serves as a foundational step in outlining the goals to be accomplished throughout the day.

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ACLA Redesigns Buhl Community Park and Emphasizes the Importance of Community Connection

Architizer

All of these contextual elements played an important role in our design process. As I mentioned earlier the natural environment of Pittsburgh’s rivers were an important foundational concept for the design. The essence of the design remained essentially enact through construction.

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Information about Construction Estimating: Concepts, Tips, and Free Templates:

The Architecture Designs

Even overhead charges, and the contractor’s profit margin. So that general contractors use it when bidding on building projects. Level 2 – Advanced or Schematic: The estimate incorporates the developed schematic design. Also, their accuracy is enough to serve as the foundation for a budget.

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

Our complete Pre-Design Client Questionnaire template is included with your purchase of our Foundations: Business Forms and Checklists for Architects package. It’s the document that we use at my firm to gather much of this important information from our clients. Listen carefully. Estimate often. Tweet This! ).

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Documenting Architecture with Photos

Life of an Architect

Most of the time I coordinate these site visits with some milestone or because the contractor has a question that requires my presence on site to answer … but I go by the job site even more than required because I truly enjoy being on site and watching how things come together. Foundation begins.