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The Architect’s Standard of Care

SW Oregon Architect

Generally, the courts hold architects like me, who stamp and sign construction contract documents, to a higher standard of care compared to others who don’t have this responsibility. This means striving to produce work of high quality and innovation while adhering to applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and industry best practices.

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Navigating Legalities in Home Improvements

The Architecture Designs

These aren’t mere formalities but essential guidelines for safety and legal compliance. Contract Clarity and Insurance Insights source: blog.studybahasainggris.com When it comes to contracts, ambiguity is your enemy. Inferior materials or shoddy work can lead to safety issues and, subsequently, legal liabilities.

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LCC Health Professions Building

SW Oregon Architect

Lane County voters passed a general obligation bond in May 2020 to fund the project, as well as assortment of campus-wide improvements addressing classroom needs, safety and accessibility deficiencies, workforce retraining, and Career Technical Education. Overall, the project is on track to achieve LEED Gold certification.

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VGXI Headquarters and Biomanufacturing Facility in Conroe, Texas

e-architect

A modular concept was incorporated into the building’s design, allowing for future growth and expansion while maintaining the highest standards of safety, containment, and cGMP requirements needed for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

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How Architects Can Optimize HVAC Efficiency in Buildings

The Architecture Designs

Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems are a type of HVAC system that can vary the amount of refrigerant flowing to different zones or rooms based on their heating and cooling needs. These steps also promote greater building safety.

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Basic Steps For Creating An ADU

Santa Cruz Architect

If you are planning to have a contractor design your ADU, you will want to write in a provision about this in your contract. If you are planning on using an architect for assistance, you will need a separate contract for architectural services (separate from your contract with the contractor). Check On ADU Requirements.

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What’s the Best Testing Order for ARE 5.0?!?

Young Architect

This exam is all about establishing a business, laws, ethics, contracts, and business structure. The moment a client signs that contract, you now have a project. This exam is all about programming, site analysis, and zoning/codes. Schematic Design (SD) : Life safety and accessibility (all vignettes).