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Sketching during Schematic Design

Life of an Architect

So what exactly is schematic design ? In short order, schematic design is the initial design phase in any project. The first step is called programming which is when the client and architect discuss the requirements of the project (how many rooms, the function of the phases, etc.),

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Design in a Day

Life of an Architect

I have asked him to guest write on my site several times without success, but I finally had a topic that suited him … Schematic Design and “Design in a Day” Douglas Burke (aka: architectrunnerguy) Lives in Annapolis, MD. That’s it for the client/owner. These are all completely unscripted. Forget that.

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A Simple Sales System for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

Are you making enough to finish each month with a profit? Successful businesses must perform certain tasks and techniques consistently in order to be successful. When we present our initial schematic designs to our client, we are selling. When we present our initial schematic designs to our client, we are selling.

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The A+List: Architizer’s Top Architecture and Design Firms to Watch in 2024

Architizer

The young firm is already garnering awards and recognition for their incredibly intricate fusion of local artistic traditions, talents and techniques with program brief and architectural form. Every finished project manifests a “macro to micro” level of attention, from the big ideas to the smallest details.

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Entrepreneur Architect Academy 004 | My Sales System

EntreArchitect

Are you making enough to finish each month with a profit? Successful businesses must perform certain tasks and techniques consistently in order to be successful. When we present our initial schematic designs to our client, we are selling. When we present our initial schematic designs to our client, we are selling.

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Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects (Transcript)

EntreArchitect

Do you know how to calculate the exact amount that you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? Phase one of the of that project might be, let’s say schematic design and we’re going to say it’s gonna take three months and it’s going to be worth 30 percent.

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019: Architectural Fees

Life of an Architect

How do you make sense of the options, which method works best for you, and how do you provide a method that suits the needs of both the architect and their clients. Since this house we were in was a materials demonstration house, the entire objective is to expose people to new building materials and construction techniques.