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A4 Guide: The Six Phases of the Architectural Design Process

A4 Architects

If parts of the building are to be maintained then it is especially important to get a complete documentation of the structure. These may be done with simple hand sketches, Sketch-Up models or even Computer Assisted Design (CAD) drawings, but they will tend to be very diagrammatic and simple.

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Almost 40 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm

EntreArchitect

Before making the leap to start his practice, I had the pleasure of working with him at the firm where I’m currently employed and he taught me a lot about putting together a set of simple and concise construction documents. Pull out a large sheet of paper and begin sketching out a strategic plan for how your business will be managed and grow.

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Ryerson University spotlights 10 student interior and design projects

Deezen

Also featured is a design that celebrates LGBTQ2+ history using colour theory and a petri dish project informed by the work of artist Yayoi Kusama. A key objective was to offer people the option to live in a smaller footprint that is 52 square meters when contracted or a total of 77 square meters when expanded. Ryerson University.

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What's In My Bag - Architect Essentials

30X40 Design Workshop

It also syncs between my desktop, my phone and my iPad so wherever I go I know have the most up-to-date information with me. It also holds my water bottle, my tripod and it’s especially useful when I’m doing work on undeveloped sites holding my 100’ tape measure, flagging and reference documents.

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10 Ways An Architect Can Make More Money

EntreArchitect

The innovative ideas and concepts we create can often only be born after hours (sometimes days) of intense thought and several dozen layers of sketch paper. The time and effort required to properly develop a design and complete a thorough set of construction documents is difficult for most anyone outside the profession to understand.

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

They may be documented as formal systems or they may just be a general understanding of “how we do it here”. 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. Manage expectations and keep them informed.

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140+ Software Tools for Architecture Firms [2020 Update]

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Outplanr is a tool used to keep projects on track , and it gives detailed information on the time spent on it against the own estimates. Free trial (15 days) per sign up is available and the starter subscription is 7.95$ per month per single user on a 3-year contract. Scale faster with a constant flow of opportunities. ArchiSnapper.