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The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

The architect will begin space planning, land zoning, and business zoning for the site, and create estimations for the cost and timeframe of the project. Architects in South Africa will need to work within the land zoning laws concerning environmental protection and commercial space development.

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LCC Health Professions Building

SW Oregon Architect

The HVAC design is comprised of a Dedicated Outside Air System (DOAS) with energy recovery and fan-coil units for zone heating and cooling. From the outset of their involvement at the beginning of Phase 2, the company provided invaluable cost estimating, value engineering, constructability review, and design coordination assistance.

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

Estimate often. The quickest way to an unhappy client is to design a project beyond their budget. I ask them again to state their expected budget as part of my Pre-Design Client Questionnaire to confirm their expectations in writing. We then prepare Schematic Designs based on those expectations. Tweet This! ).

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

EntreArchitect

Estimate often. The quickest way to an unhappy client is to design a project beyond their budget. I ask them again to state their expected budget as part of my Pre-Design Client Questionnaire to confirm their expectations in writing. We then prepare Schematic Designs based on those expectations.