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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

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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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Luminaries: 8 of the World’s Top Lighting Design Firms

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Lighting is often the unsung hero on many projects, whether artificial or natural; light is a subtle yet crucial element that transforms spaces from structures to experiences. But with many firms worldwide unveiling astonishing lighting design projects, who truly shines brightest?

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15 Top AI Tools for Architects and Designers

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While Midjourney is yet to fill the shoes of your favorite visualizer, the intelligent program can help designers convey complex designs by producing stunning visual narratives to help demonstrate to clients and stakeholders our vision. Best AI Tool for Generating Design Alternatives Maket.ai Image by author.

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Who Needs To Know?

Landscape Architecture Magazine

If they don’t know the deliverables, and the client calls to ask for x, y, or z, and they just go ahead and do that, well, why did you do that? They say, “Because the client asked.” Well, I don’t care if the client asks. And also, where we are in the range of services—schematic design, design development.

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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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7 Best Architecture Firms in The Philippines

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Conversely, cities like Makati or Manila have now been transformed into bustling urban centers, filled with high-rise structures incorporating solar framing and rainwater collection systems, thus responding to the challenging tropical climate. We are a design partner for ambitious clients and bold businesses.