Life of an Architect

JULY 2, 2014

This phase of the work is widely referred to as “Schematic Design” Although some people also have an earlier phase called “Programming”, I tend to consider that as part of the schematic design phase as well, rather than separate it out into its own special section. It was way better.

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Schematic Design Sketching Diagram Architecture 80

Matt Fajkus Architecture

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

After the schematic design phase has been completed and a viable project budget has been developed, it is time to design the building’s structural system, layer in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and refine the design of functional spaces.

Development 52

Development Developer Permits Schematic Design 52

A4 Architects

JANUARY 30, 2024

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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Schematic Design Architecture Contractor Sketching 52

Matt Fajkus Architecture

AUGUST 16, 2021

When working with an architect to design a custom home, the second phase of the design process is called Schematic Design. This is when the building starts to take shape through a series of design exercises that test out the goals and requirements established during the pre-design programming phase.

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Schematic Design Diagram Sketching Design 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

They establish the discipline required for financial success and the freedom to develop a portfolio of highly developed architecture. 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.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Management Firms Project 52

EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

They establish the discipline required for financial success and the freedom to develop a portfolio of highly developed architecture. The most successful projects though are the ones where we fully understand the people living and working within the architecture we design. Systems allow us to be better architects.

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Management Project Schematic Design Architect 52

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

It’s a pattern that has developed over the years since I have a kid and my wife and I have an arrangement where she drops my daughter off at school in the morning and I take care of the evening pickups. 6:45am I had to sketch out a quick graphic image for my annual “ What to Get an Architect for Christmas ” post.

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Architect Sketching Small Firm Client 94