A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

OCTOBER 28, 2021

If the first part of the book examines how architects deal with (or avoid) practical considerations that have questionable or deceptive foundations, the second part takes architects to task for how they use some of the practical aspects of building (structure, sustainability, function, etc.) for architectural expression.

Building 105

Building Utilities Schematic Design Safety 105

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

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. Were any parts of the project dramatically altered from conception to construction, and if so, why?

Landscape 74

Landscape Concept Structural Engineering Client 74

Landscape Architecture Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

And also, where we are in the range of services—schematic design, design development. Is it going through to construction administration? We’re often so rushed we just throw people in and get them going without that foundation. Schedules also, but they always flex. You know, is it a master plan?

Contract 71

Contract Management Information Client 71

aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Constructed in the Middle Ages and extensively rebuilt by the Venetians in the 16th century, these substantial defensive walls define the boundary of the oldest part of the capital, dividing the ancient city from the new districts outside the walls. Photo © Laurian Ghinitoiu.

Architect 52

Architect Engineering Engineering Schematic Design 52

aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Constructed in the Middle Ages and extensively rebuilt by the Venetians in the 16th century, these substantial defensive walls define the boundary of the oldest part of the capital, dividing the ancient city from the new districts outside the walls. Photo © Laurian Ghinitoiu.

Architect 52

Architect Engineering Engineering Schematic Design 52

e-architect

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Constructed in the Middle Ages and extensively rebuilt by the Venetians in the 16th century, these substantial defensive walls define the boundary of the oldest part of the capital, dividing the ancient city from the new districts outside the walls. Design: Zaha Hadid, Patrik Schumacher, Christos Passas. Eleftheria Square.

Consulting 52

Consulting Engineering Engineering Schematic Design 52

Architizer

MAY 19, 2023

The foundation of Western architecture cannot be told without citing the architectural legacy of Greece. This vocabulary has influenced countless architects of later periods, from Vitruvius to today’s contemporary designers. Tenon Architecture © Tenon Architecture Tenon is an architecture studio specialised in wooden construction.

Architecture Firm 105

Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Engineering 105

Landscape Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

From 2000 to 2005, OLIN worked on the Bethel Woods master plan, with its winding path system, and produced design and construction documents for the project. In 1997, Gerry’s foundation bought 37 acres of what had been the Yasgur farm and purchased or leased adjacent parcels.

Landscape 95

Landscape Site Events Art 95

Bustler

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Built projects must have construction completed. Conceptual projects can be in various stages, such as conceptual, schematic, design development, detailed design, and construction; Categories Built – Small Landscape Design (less than 1000 sq. ft) Built – Large Landscape Design (greater than 1000 sq.

Landscape 52

Landscape Schematic Design Architecture Residential 52

Architizer

MARCH 3, 2022

David Leven and Stella Betts, the partners of the Manhattan based firm LEVENBETTS , seem to feel the same way judging by their playfully constructed name. Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao was a special honoree at the 2017 A+Awards , winning the Impact Award for her work designing affordable and sustainable housing. Stella Betts.

Architecture 102

Architecture Firms Inspiration Education 102

Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Rotterdam-based office is structured around the knowledge divisions of Building Transformation, New Construction and Urban Development. With a dash of courage, the resulting design champion innovative technical applications and user concepts aimed at social and ecological sustainability.

Firms 100

Firms Architecture Design Residential 100

Life of an Architect

JUNE 29, 2014

I also spent some of that time thinking about all the things I have to get done within the month of July; We are moving out of our current offices and into a new work space that is currently under construction. I have three playhouses that will start construction and be delivered for charity.

Architect 92

Architect IT Housing Schematic Design 92

EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

Our complete Pre-Design Client Questionnaire template is included with your purchase of our Foundations: Business Forms and Checklists for Architects package. I ask them again to state their expected budget as part of my Pre-Design Client Questionnaire to confirm their expectations in writing. Listen carefully.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Management Firms Project 52

Life of an Architect

MAY 15, 2016

One of the most enjoyable aspects about my job is going to the job site to check in on the progress of my projects as they are under construction. I originally introduced this project to everyone in a post I wrote called “ Sketching during Schematic Design ” that I wrote back in November 2014. Foundation begins.

Architecture 58

Architecture Finishes Site Windows 58

Community Architect

DECEMBER 30, 2021

As a step towards the schematic design refinements, my boss had prepared 6' long pencil-drawn and marker-colored large-scale wall sections on narrow sketch paper strips that showed how everything should fit together. Still, binding as they are, competition drawings are just conceptual; it was my job to create working drawings.

Project 80

Project Architect Sketching Roofing 80

Architecture Quote

JULY 16, 2020

Urban construction and renovation gaining popularity. Finally, our research showed that amongst the respondents, the most popular type of project was new construction or renovation in an urban or suburban area. The Danish building and construction industries are thriving. Residential Construction in Denamark. Data OEC D.

Architecture 52

Architecture Permits Government Estimating 52

Community Architect

JUNE 9, 2022

Parallel to this vision, students were tasked with producing a schematic design based on the selection of one student project by the community. Fig 18: Resident of the the Red Shed Village in Baltimore: working and designing with and for the unhoused. Global Design in Local Italy” Baltimore Architecture Foundation.

Architecture 59

Architecture Students Education Architecture Student 59