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Schematic Design – This isn’t “Architecture”

Life of an Architect

Whenever an architect sits down with a new client on a new residential project, the first thing that happens is a conversation about project goals and requirements. ” ( that sounds like something Schematic Design would say to Programming if it were a jerk.) . It was way better. Your house will not look like this.”

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A4 Guide: The Six Phases of the Architectural Design Process

A4 Architects

If you make a good choice on this step, you are well on your way to a successful project. This can establish “grandfathered” conditions that may apply to new project and impact planning and zoning calculations. This includes the selection of the architect and a feasibility study analysis of the site.

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Line by Line

Landscape Architecture Magazine

Jubail is a major industrial center; in fact, it is one of the largest industrial cities—and was once dubbed the largest civil engineering project—in the world, since its designation as a focus for Saudi industrial development in 1975. Many people can design in plan, and in fact, most people do. Photo by Susannah Bothe.

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Design in a Day

Life of an Architect

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. This does a coupla things.

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Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects (Transcript)

EntreArchitect

This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 226, Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects. Do you know how to calculate the exact amount that you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? And then we’ll talk about project planning a little bit.

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

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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100 Women to Watch in Architecture

Architizer

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.