article thumbnail

Schematic Design - Developing a Project Budget

Matt Fajkus Architecture

Additionally, interior specialties such as audio systems, wine rooms, solar systems, or home theaters, for example, should be identified and included in the schematic design budget. Extensive decks, patios, pools, and outdoor living spaces should be considered in a holistic budget during the schematic design phase.

article thumbnail

How the AIA’s New Custom Residential Agreements Help Custom Home Architects and Contractors

EntreArchitect

The suite includes A110-2021, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for a Custom Residential Project , and B110-2021, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for a Custom Residential Project. The A110-2021 was developed from the A104-2017, Standard Abbreviated Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

LCC Health Professions Building

SW Oregon Architect

Toward this end, our design emphasizes indoor air quality and thermal comfort, utilizes materials with limited life-cycle impacts, takes advantage of daylight and quality views, and optimizes energy performance. Fortis Construction is the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for the project.

Building 206
article thumbnail

2022 Projects in the Pipeline

SW Oregon Architect

have in store for interested design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. LCC Health Professions Building - Schematic Design Phase rendering It’s my pleasure to currently work with Tom on the new Health Professions Building project. Systems West Engineers FM Sheet Metal, Inc.

Project 218
article thumbnail

Romney Hall Renovation at Montana State University by Cushing Terrell

aasarchitecture

Photo © Karl Neumann Location: Bozeman, Montana, USA Architect: Cushing Terrell Principal in Charge: Jim Beal Project Manager: Bob Franzen, Melinda Talarico, Kevin Nelson Project Architect: Kevin Nelson Architectural Design/Production: Trae Schwenneker, Diego Zapata Historic Architect: Lesley Gilmore, Chelsea Holling LEED: Ashleigh Powell Programming (..)

article thumbnail

The practical magic of the design process

BD+C

That’s Craig’s summary, and it aligns with what he calls one of the most exciting parts of the design process, which is “translating something intangible into something tangible.” Standard design projects rely on a three-phase approach: Schematic design Design development Construction documents Schematic design is about the “big idea.”

article thumbnail

Steven Holl's 'intersecting spheres' scheme for Taipei necropolis gets green light

BD+C

The schematic design has been approved for the 50 000-sm Arrival Hall and Oceanic Pavilion for the Taiwan ChinPaoSan Necropolis. Set on an ocean-view site 40 minutes from Taipei, the arrival hall and pavilion will serve the historic complex, which has more than 10,000 existing burial sites. Body Image: read more.