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A4 Guide: The Six Phases of the Architectural Design Process

A4 Architects

Proposed Site Plan (555 Ocean Ave, Newport, RI) If there is an existing building, even if that building is to be demolished, a careful survey of the structure is generally undertaken. If parts of the building are to be maintained then it is especially important to get a complete documentation of the structure.

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Refining Design – The Design Development Phase

Matt Fajkus Architecture

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.

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. The most successful projects though are the ones where we fully understand the people living and working within the architecture we design. When we listen carefully throughout the project, our clients and contractors will guide us to success.

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Entrepreneur Architect Academy 012 | My 10 Rules for Better Project Management

EntreArchitect

Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. The most successful projects though are the ones where we fully understand the people living and working within the architecture we design. When we listen carefully throughout the project, our clients and contractors will guide us to success.

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Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects (Transcript)

EntreArchitect

It’s very difficult to invoice and bill on a phase based structure. 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. We provide a service, we build software for other companies.

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Documenting Architecture with Photos

Life of an Architect

Most of the time I coordinate these site visits with some milestone or because the contractor has a question that requires my presence on site to answer … but I go by the job site even more than required because I truly enjoy being on site and watching how things come together. That plan is the sketch I’ve included just above.

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Letters of an Architect: Lessons from my Best Projects

Community Architect

As a step towards the schematic design refinements, my boss had prepared 6' long pencil-drawn and marker-colored large-scale wall sections on narrow sketch paper strips that showed how everything should fit together. That is true even for concept software such as Sketch-Up.

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