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Meet the Team: Who Works with an Architect on a Design Project?

DesignScape Architects

From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect. With in-depth building codes knowledge and detailed calculations, your team of engineers can determine if your building is strong enough to uphold all relevant standards.

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Insights: What do different engineers do, and when do I hire one?

Matt Fajkus Architecture

Preface by Matt Fajkus: There is a saying that goes something like this, “Engineers have to know everything about one thing, and architects have to know a little about everything.” This includes coordinating with all consultants – especially engineers, who bring great value and technical expertise to any given project.

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10+ Things to Consider Before Renovating Home 

Architecture Ideas

Relevant Permissions According to Regulations Submit a written application for permits, if necessary to local authorities in your area before commencing the renovation work. Permits are imperative to ensure work is accomplished appropriately to designated standards without posing a threat or harm to you and your neighbors.

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Arizona Architects Share: Architectural Terms for Design and Building (Part 2)

Urban Design Associates

What is Structural Engineering? You’ve probably heard of a structural engineer before. In a home, they’re essential to ensure your family’s safety. . They’re likely put there by a structural engineer to support the weight of the home! Soil testing is usually required for building permits. .

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Telegraph Hill Residence Expands Cliffside Space and Maximizes Views

Architizer

A porous ground plane of steel grating intensifies the psychological and physical experience by permitting views downward to the substantial drop below. Knowing that other cliffs in the area had collapsed in the past, the team worked closely with geotechnical and structural engineers to preserve and to protect the integrity of the cliff.

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The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

Commercial architects need to cater to the public and understand how large groups use communal spaces while maximising functionality, comfort, and safety for everyone who enters the building. Health and safety requirements will also be included in the design of buildings for healthcare institutions.

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PBS’s “High-Risk High-Rise”

Architecture Here and There

Of course, since a condo tower of 12 stories had collapsed last June in Florida, it was mostly about building safety from fires, hurricanes and earthquakes. Oddly, however, the documentary neglected to mention the Surfside disaster that killed 98 and is tied for third deadliest structural failure in U.S. Watch out, California!