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Changsha International Conference Center by SCAD

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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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Event: NADAAA: How to Own the Means and Methods (w/ Nader Tehrani, Arthur Chang)

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From pain points to potential, hear how leaders in the architecture and engineering industry are innovating through new business models and managerial techniques. His work in construction management and technologies confronts complex questions of means-and-methods to make bespoke aspects of our building designs both deployable and affordable.

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Made by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

Written as a collection of short stories, it draws on the mundane trajectories of models and architects at the OMA and shows how innovation permeates design practice, how everyday techniques and workaday choices set new standards for buildings and urban phenomena. In these stories of invention the "Eureka!" moments are missing.

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

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L’Observatoire’s holistic design approach is evident throughout the entire process, starting with rigorous Schematic Design analysis and continuing until project delivery, always with the goal of creating stunning and efficient designs that showcase their talent for innovation.

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7 Best Architecture Firms in The Philippines

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During the 1920s, architect Juan Nakpil paved the way for environmentally conscious construction techniques. He utilized bamboo as a locally sourced component for his designs instead of relying on imported materials such as stone and brick.

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Sketching during Schematic Design

Life of an Architect

So what exactly is schematic design ? In short order, schematic design is the initial design phase in any project. The first time I get to put pen (or pencil) to paper is during the schematic design process. testing the fit between the owner’s needs, wants, and budget.

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15 Top AI Tools for Architects and Designers

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From site planning, where ARCHITEChTURES navigates constraints and explores opportunities, to meticulous building design encompassing room sizes, window placements, and sustainable material selections, ARCHITEChTURES enables accuracy and adjustment with ease. Best AI Tool for Schematic Designs ArkDesign.ai ArkDesign.ai

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