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

Architizer

First, we bring in Passive House consultants early in schematic design. This ensures that while we design, we keep important performance measures in mind. Passive House consultants can provide a sense of where mechanicals can be placed, informing design decisions and creating interesting possibilities.

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4 ways to streamline your architectural practice

BD+C

In the field of architecture, where effective communication is pivotal throughout various phases of the project, email serves as the primary means of interaction with owners and contractors. Photo courtesy Vessel Architecture & Design In the architectural field, identifying and prioritizing tasks is crucial for advancing a project.

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Refining Design – The Design Development Phase

Matt Fajkus Architecture

After the schematic design phase has been completed and a viable project budget has been developed, it is time to design the building’s structural system, layer in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and refine the design of functional spaces. Typically, the owner and architect will have 3 or more meetings.

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Woven Designs L Shape Vacation Home Vertes Retreat

Architizer

Thankfully, Jenkins Construction (the General Contractor), owner and designers resolved to continue with all aspects of the project as efficiently as possible. How did the context of your project — environmental, social or cultural — influence your design? Consultants. Phillip Van Horn Design. Team Members.

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Becoming an Architect: What You’ll Need to Know

Young Architect

Reviewing the work of contractors, so they can get paid, . Sure, sometimes designing and drawing pretty pictures are part of an Architect’s day, but that’s really just a very small piece of every project. A 2 hour design meeting translated into 11 months of execution and a lot of work for many people. . Invoicing clients, .

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The Best Architect Exam Prep Resources

The Architect's Guide

You may read my full disclosure policy for more information. Project, Planning, & Design (PPD). Project Planning & Design (PPD) is an exam that tests your ability to design sites and buildings. It should be called “Schematic Design.” Thank you for supporting my business in this way.

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019: Architectural Fees

Life of an Architect

schematic design, design development, construction documentation, bidding and negotiation, and construction administration), or a cost per square foot of construction. We do not charge for coordinating other consultants scope of work, i.e. interior designers, landscape architects, pool design, exterior hardscape, etc.