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Schematic Design – This isn’t “Architecture”

Life of an Architect

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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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

They may be documented as formal systems or they may just be a general understanding of “how we do it here”. 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. Estimate often. Tweet This! ).

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

EntreArchitect

They may be documented as formal systems or they may just be a general understanding of “how we do it here” 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. Estimate often.

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100 Women to Watch in Architecture

Architizer

Conceived as a “habitable arc poised on the horizon,” the engineered wood structure was created as a pavilion for the 2016 London Design Festival. As Director of Interior Architecture, Ashley is responsible for managing hospitality projects through all phases of design. Yet, her critical eye is not limited to residential design.

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A Day in the Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

6:45am I had to sketch out a quick graphic image for my annual “ What to Get an Architect for Christmas ” post. A Christmas ornament seemed Christmas-y enough so I sketched it up, took a picture of it with my phone, brought it into Photoshop where I added some color, and then *BOOM* … the graphic was created.