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A4 Guide: The Six Phases of the Architectural Design Process

A4 Architects

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. Sometimes during the Schematic Design phase, several or even many alternative approaches are created for the client’s review and comment.

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Design in a Day

Life of an Architect

I have asked him to guest write on my site several times without success, but I finally had a topic that suited him … Schematic Design and “Design in a Day” Douglas Burke (aka: architectrunnerguy) Lives in Annapolis, MD. I don’t worry about a contract at this point.

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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. The most successful projects though are the ones where we fully understand the people living and working within the architecture we design. We then prepare Schematic Designs based on those expectations.

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100 Women to Watch in Architecture

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As Director of Interior Architecture, Ashley is responsible for managing hospitality projects through all phases of design. From Concept and Schematic Design, to producing detailed Construction Documentation, Ashley loves collaborating on design projects to make a client’s vision a reality. Lora Teagarden.

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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. The most successful projects though are the ones where we fully understand the people living and working within the architecture we design. We then prepare Schematic Designs based on those expectations.

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Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects (Transcript)

EntreArchitect

Phase one of the of that project might be, let’s say schematic design and we’re going to say it’s gonna take three months and it’s going to be worth 30 percent. I think generally as architects, we’re all visual professionals, use visuals, sketch. So 30, $30,000. Robert Yuen: .

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Documenting Architecture with Photos

Life of an Architect

I originally introduced this project to everyone in a post I wrote called “ Sketching during Schematic Design ” that I wrote back in November 2014. That post showed the process of going from initial concept to a finished schematic design plan that I would ultimately show the clients.