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A4 Guide: The Six Phases of the Architectural Design Process

A4 Architects

If parts of the building are to be maintained then it is especially important to get a complete documentation of the structure. 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.

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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

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. Listen carefully.

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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.