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A4 Guide: The Six Phases of the Architectural Design Process

A4 Architects

555 Ocean Ave (Newport, Rhode Island) In previous Archi-TEXT articles it was discussed the value of an architect to help you navigate the various phases of the design of a new home or building or the renovation of an existing one, but what are the various phases of the architectural design process?

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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, . A 2 hour design meeting translated into 11 months of execution and a lot of work for many people. . Includes schedules, budgets, coordination, process and lots of AIA Contracts. . Construction Evaluation (CE) – About construction contract administration.

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The Best Architect Exam Prep Resources

The Architect's Guide

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.” Expect to get scenario based questions on issues related to programming, site analysis, and zoning and code requirements.

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LCC Health Professions Building

SW Oregon Architect

Campus map showing the various sites considered during the site selection process. The site selection process proved eye-opening. We studied several candidate sites, but the Steering Committee ultimately chose one that wasn’t initially on anyone’s radar screen. While more challenging to work with than the others, Site N.3

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How the AIA’s New Custom Residential Agreements Help Custom Home Architects and Contractors

EntreArchitect

President, Bell Architecture APC and Leonard Kady, FAIA, Principal, Leonard Kady Architecture + Design. The first AIA Contract Documents (ACD) of their kind, ACD’s new Custom Residential Documents streamline the contractual process for architects by tailoring them for the distinctive requirements of the custom residential construction market.

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What Is The Best ARE 5.0 Exam Order?

Young Architect

During Technical Exams, sometimes questions will also assume ARE Candidates have basic contract knowledge and understanding of the roles, relationships and responsibilities between an Owner, Architect and Contractor. PjM is all about project management and AIA Contracts. CE is all about bidding and construction administration.

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

When a process is fully developed into a system with supporting documents of forms and checklists, it allows us to focus more on the details and development of a successful design. When we receive a contract for a new project, we all want to jump right into designing. Build rapport with the contractor.