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A4 Guide: The Six Phases of the Architectural Design Process

A4 Architects

This can establish “grandfathered” conditions that may apply to new project and impact planning and zoning calculations. 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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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

When we receive a contract for a new project, we all want to jump right into designing. Before we grab the roll of trace and start sketching with the Sharpie, we gather as much information about the users of our buildings as possible. It’s our nature as architects to want to solve the problems before us. Don’t give your services away.

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Entrepreneur Architect Academy 012 | My 10 Rules for Better Project Management

EntreArchitect

When we receive a contract for a new project, we all want to jump right into designing. Before we grab the roll of trace and start sketching with the Sharpie, we gather as much information about the users of our buildings as possible. It’s our nature as architects to want to solve the problems before us.