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Refining Design – The Design Development Phase

Matt Fajkus Architecture

After the schematic design phase has been completed and a viable project budget has been developed, it is time to design the building’s structural system, layer in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and refine the design of functional spaces.

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21st Century Architect Guide: 7 Visualization Tools Architects Can’t Live Without

Architizer

These tools are our trusty partners throughout the performance that is design. From sketching the earliest of ideas to unveiling new worlds in digital landscapes, many tools have revolutionized the way we work and transformed how we communicate our ideas.

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Documenting Architecture with Photos

Life of an Architect

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. But I have been so busy lately, and between traveling for work ( projects out of state ) and giving lectures, I haven’t been able to swing by one particular job site as much as I would like.