Life of an Architect

JANUARY 20, 2019

of the architects out there means something other than designing – at least what you think design means. The practice of architecture is more than sketching on trace paper, parti diagrams, deciding what pens to draw with, and Instagram-worthy job-site photos.

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Schematic Design Architecture Sketching Diagram 72

Life of an Architect

JULY 27, 2014

I have asked him to guest write on my site several times without success, but I finally had a topic that suited him … Schematic Design and “Design in a Day” Douglas Burke (aka: architectrunnerguy) Lives in Annapolis, MD. If the project goes ahead I get a signed contract then.

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Sketching Design Client Clients 92

Architizer

MAY 11, 2023

Start your entry today > The architectural design process is an intricate dance between creativity and technical mastery. From beginning to end, as each act of a project unfolds, and visions come to life, every architect must rely on an array of visualization tools to help them successfully navigate project stages.

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Visualization Architect Sketching Schematic Design 101

EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

11 Steps To Better Project Management Systems for Architects. One of the most important of all the tasks we perform as architects is Project Management. The success of each project sits squarely in our hands. If managed poorly, a single project may set our progress back years. Create systems for success.

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Small Firm Management Firms Project 52

Architizer

MARCH 3, 2022

That’s what recent A+Awards winners have taught us, with more women than ever leading teams in conceptualizing, designing and delivering some of the world’s best architecture around the globe. Women have been the creative force behind dozens of winning projects in recent seasons, from B.L.U.E. Cécile Brisac. Alison Brooks.

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Architecture Firms Inspiration Education 101

EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

We started with your Personal Productivity and we’ll wrap it up here with Project Management. One of the most important of all the tasks we perform as architects is Project Management. The success of each project sits squarely in our hands. If managed poorly, a single project may set our progress back years.

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Management Project Schematic Design Architect 52

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Responding to the vastly changing urban and natural landscapes as well as the water scarcity and desertification, Iranian architects have prioritized topographically as well as socially impactful architectural designs that aid local communities. How are these architecture firms ranked?

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Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Residential 117

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

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.

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Architect Sketching Small Firm Client 95

Life of an Architect

MAY 15, 2016

If you are an architect, you want to see your projects get built. One of the most enjoyable aspects about my job is going to the job site to check in on the progress of my projects as they are under construction. It’s time for a massive catchup on this project, so buckle in and save your questions until the end.

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Architecture Finishes Site Windows 58

Life of an Architect

AUGUST 17, 2014

While it still remains a fantasy, at least I get to work on other people’s cabin project. I recently took a trip to the job site to spend some time with my feet on the ground and get a chance to talk with the folks I am working with – who spend their summers up here. In all, I spent around 2.5 Everybody loves this phase.

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Client Clients Schematic Design Mining 89

Life of an Architect

JANUARY 3, 2016

I typically hate writing the first post of a new year, it feels a little like that first sketch in the schematic design process – you know it isn’t going to be any good but you have to start somewhere; you’re just feeling things out a bit wondering where you want to take things. to copyright them.

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Schematic Design Mining Sketching IT 49

Community Architect

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Front of the school facing Bismarck Strasse (School website) The architectural project with all these features came to my mind when I was wondering which of the projects I have under my belt as an architect could still resonate with the students that I, at times, try to teach one thing or another. I was supposed to manage this project.

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