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Construction Diary: In the Mojave Desert, a First-Time Builder Takes On a Tricky Prefab Home

Dwell

Assuming the role of contractor, Julie Park works through trials and tribulations to construct a Blue Sky house with a complex metal roof. Homeowner Julie Park ordered the home’s components from the prefab company Blue Sky Building Systems, and she hired architect Andrew Goodwin to assist with structural engineering and permits.

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

DesignScape Architects

Whether you are designing a traditional home or your interests lie in large scale commercial buildings, you will find many different people involved in the construction process. From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect.

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10+ Things to Consider Before Renovating Home 

Architecture Ideas

Run your list by the contractor and get ideas and recommendations from them. Budgeting Now that you are clear about the spaces in your home that require a structural modification, you will train your focus on the budget. Most of the contractors will be happy to visit your site to give you a free quote.

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CO Adaptive Architecture converts Gowanus foundry into flexible theatre spaces

Deezen

Across the interior, previously subdivided spaces were opened up and existing windows, skylights, and clerestories were replaced or restored, permitting sunlight to penetrate all corners of the large square footprint," said CO Adaptive Architecture. Project credits: MEPS engineers: ABS Engineering.

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Repurposed wooden slats cover Hamptons residence by Birdseye

Deezen

While today the area is mostly known as an upscale retreat for New Yorkers, architecture studio Birdseye drew inspiration from some of the traditional constructions found in the area. Traditional vernacular constructions influenced the architecture. Project credits: General contractor: Wright & Co. Construction Inc.

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022: Residential Construction Costs

Life of an Architect

In the beginning, when you are starting to plan your budget for building a new house, residential construction costs are not that complicated unless you really want to make them that way. Let’s start by identifying that hard costs are the physical assets that you need to acquire to complete your construction project.

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Refining Design – The Design Development Phase

Matt Fajkus Architecture

At the start of this phase, a geotechnical engineer is engaged to gather information on the soil conditions so that a structural engineer can design the house’s foundation. A structural engineer is engaged to design the structure of the house, including sizing beams and columns, and determining floor and roof assemblies.