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Schematic Design – This isn’t “Architecture”

Life of an Architect

What was pretty cool was that my pen started being passed around the table as everyone started to get in on the sketching action. I’ve said it on many occasions, I am just “okay” at sketching but I am able to get my point across in real-time. Your house will not look like this.”

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10 Ways An Architect Can Make More Money

EntreArchitect

The innovative ideas and concepts we create can often only be born after hours (sometimes days) of intense thought and several dozen layers of sketch paper. Services such as Existing Conditions Surveys, Interior Design, Kitchen Design, 3-D Modeling, Illustration, Rendering and Estimating are all offered to our clients as additional services.

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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

EntreArchitect

The innovative ideas and concepts we create can often only be born after hours (sometimes days) of intense thought and several dozen layers of sketch paper. Services such as Existing Conditions Surveys, Interior Design, Kitchen Design, 3-D Modeling, Illustration, Rendering and Estimating are all offered to our clients as additional services.

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10 Ways Architects Can Make More Money

EntreArchitect

The innovative ideas and concepts we create can often only be born after hours (sometimes days) of intense thought and several dozen layers of sketch paper. Services such as Existing Conditions Surveys, Interior Design, Kitchen Design, 3-D Modeling, Illustration, Rendering and Estimating are all offered to our clients as additional services.

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Explorers at Home

Landscape Architecture Magazine

An early hand sketch by Richard Hartlage, Affiliate ASLA, of planting for the Pollinator and Habitat Garden. Cost Estimating Mitali & Associates, Portland, Oregon. General Contractor J. Landscape Contractor Pacific Landscape Services Inc., It was that big of a list.” Courtesy Land Morphology. Wilsonville, Oregon.

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8 Best Suggestions to Build your Dream Home Successfully

Design Thoughts Architects

Provide a survey sketch and soil test report to the architect. A series of sketches will be properly arranged based on the basic facts gathered. Allow the contractor to follow the architect for any technical matters; if the contractor engages with the client for any technical matters, chaos follows. Source: Shutterstock.

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

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. When we listen carefully throughout the project, our clients and contractors will guide us to success. Estimate often. Build rapport with the contractor. Tweet This!