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Schematic Design - Developing a Project Budget

Matt Fajkus Architecture

Additionally, interior specialties such as audio systems, wine rooms, solar systems, or home theaters, for example, should be identified and included in the schematic design budget. Extensive decks, patios, pools, and outdoor living spaces should be considered in a holistic budget during the schematic design phase.

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

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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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The practical magic of the design process

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The practical magic of the design process 0 qpurcell Tue, 01/30/2024 - 14:02 Designers Designers bridge very different worlds, and there can be an air of mystery about the process and the various roles within it. We invited some of the BWBR team to clear things up. So what, exactly, does that process look like?

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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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4 ways to streamline your architectural practice

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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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Romney Hall Renovation at Montana State University by Cushing Terrell

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Photo © Karl Neumann Location: Bozeman, Montana, USA Architect: Cushing Terrell Principal in Charge: Jim Beal Project Manager: Bob Franzen, Melinda Talarico, Kevin Nelson Project Architect: Kevin Nelson Architectural Design/Production: Trae Schwenneker, Diego Zapata Historic Architect: Lesley Gilmore, Chelsea Holling LEED: Ashleigh Powell Programming (..)

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Woven Designs L Shape Vacation Home Vertes Retreat

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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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