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Schematic Design – This isn’t “Architecture”

Life of an Architect

Whenever an architect sits down with a new client on a new residential project, the first thing that happens is a conversation about project goals and requirements. ” ( that sounds like something Schematic Design would say to Programming if it were a jerk.) . It was way better.

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A4 Guide: The Six Phases of the Architectural Design Process

A4 Architects

This work included interviewing the client to better understand the program of the project, which are the functional requirements of the new construction, the size and orientation of the various component parts, the aesthetic goals, the scheduling requirements, and the approximate budget that is available to design and build the project.

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An Architect’s Guide To: Designing Your First Passive House

Architizer

The Accelerator is a catalyst for zero-carbon building and a collaborative media platform for practitioners, developers, and manufacturers working to create better buildings through Passive House design and construction. Have you ever wondered why clients are now seeking Passive Houses in larger numbers? Photos by Peter Peirce, Inc.

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The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

While every individual architect's design process is unique to them, there are several essential phases you can expect from any commercial design process. Pre-Design Phase This initial phase sets the project in motion. All the logistics must be figured out before they can move on to design concepts and proposals.

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Entrepreneur Architect Academy 010 | Eight Steps to a Happy Client

EntreArchitect

” When one of my residential architecture clients finally reaches out and calls Fivecat Studio , these are some of the thoughts they may start with. Most of our clients are first time builders. They’ve never experienced a design process or any type of major construction. Play the Process Like a Game.

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Don’t Let the Internet Design Your Project

Life of an Architect

I wrote a post years ago titled “ Schematic Design – This Isn’t Architecture ” and while I think you should go read it (because it’s amazing) I will save some of you the time and summarise. Don’t lie, some of you were and you let me know it.

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Woven Designs L Shape Vacation Home Vertes Retreat

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A successful project is typically the result of a a collaboration between builder, client and designer where all parties understand their roles and aim to provide solutions. © Woven Architecture and Design. How have your clients responded to the finished project? Team Members.

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