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The practical magic of the design process

BD+C

That’s Craig’s summary, and it aligns with what he calls one of the most exciting parts of the design process, which is “translating something intangible into something tangible.” Standard design projects rely on a three-phase approach: Schematic design Design development Construction documents Schematic design is about the “big idea.”

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AI and its Impact on the Design and Construction Industries

SW Oregon Architect

The following is just a small sampling (I snagged the tagline that accompanies each from their respective websites): ARCHITEChTURES : Design better buildings faster with AI. ARK : The first AI platform for creating architectural schematic design. SWAPP : Design to inspire. Maket : Simplifying zoning compliance.

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The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

All the logistics must be figured out before they can move on to design concepts and proposals. Schematic Design Phase: Design Proposal Once the pre-design phase is complete, the architect can move on to the design proposal. Looking for some inspiration for your commercial building?

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Changsha International Conference Center by SCAD

aasarchitecture

Photo © Yao Li Imagery The building’s facade is inspired by the techniques of Chinese landscape ink paintings and the dynamic scenery described in the local guqin masterpiece on the Xiao River and the Xiang River. It takes on the shape of bamboo slips by incorporating metal folded plates with vertical lines. SCAD Site area: 212,685.97

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Luminaries: 8 of the World’s Top Lighting Design Firms

Architizer

To be an expert in lighting design, you must be fluent in the nuanced language of lumens, color temperatures, and glare indices but also excel in the intangibles—how to evoke an atmosphere, accentuate form, and manufacture flow within and without a structure. It is a complex undertaking that can yield breathtaking results.

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An Architect’s Guide To: Designing Your First Passive House

Architizer

Shifting mechanicals away from windows also provides great design opportunities. First, we bring in Passive House consultants early in schematic design. This ensures that while we design, we keep important performance measures in mind. Photos by Peter Peirce, Inc. We also include general contractors as early as possible.

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Desert modernism for the 21st century

Habitus Living

Conceived as an intimate home for two with room for guests, Las Palmas is essentially a response to the inspiration the couple found in a trip to Palm Springs and California. This design commission was initially undertaken by Peter Dawson of Architectus, and full credit is acknowledged to him for the strong conceptual framework.

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