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Life of an Architect – Best of 2014

Life of an Architect

While 2014 isn’t technically over yet, it isn’t going to stop me [ cause I do what I want] from looking back at all the articles I wrote over the year to see which ones represented the very best that 2014 and I had to offer. Remove water due to hot and dry conditions, and the soil contracts.

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Design in a Day

Life of an Architect

The rest of the article is from Doug, explaining his process and style … I read with interest Bob’s blog post relating to his design technique on his recent trip to Wisconsin for a new client. I don’t worry about a contract at this point. Contracts are mainly for liability and there’s no liability in looking at ideas.

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Yves Behar designs electric pickup truck that's "the size of a Mini"

Deezen

The front signature was very important and I spent quite a bit of time sketching that. A number of articles have come out about how dangerous that is, but it also really only speaks to one type of customer." The company plans to achieve this quick turnaround by using contract manufacturers.

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Pier and Beam Foundations - KHouse Progress | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

The soil in my area of practice tends to be expansive because it contains a healthy dose of clay, which expands and contracts as moisture enters the equation. Remove water due to hot and dry conditions, and the soil contracts. Add water, through rain and irrigation, and the soil expands.

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A4 Guide: The Six Phases of the Architectural Design Process

A4 Architects

555 Ocean Ave (Newport, Rhode Island) In previous Archi-TEXT articles it was discussed the value of an architect to help you navigate the various phases of the design of a new home or building or the renovation of an existing one, but what are the various phases of the architectural design process?

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Almost 40 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm

EntreArchitect

This article was written by architect Timothy Ung of JourneyofanArchitect.com. Editor’s Note: Timothy has an updated version of this article here. Pull out a large sheet of paper and begin sketching out a strategic plan for how your business will be managed and grow. Determine your contracts based on the client.

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Atlantis Printed | Ocean Habitat

ArchiDiaries

Use any mediums, video, images, drawings, sketches, models, paintings – and communicate your design. Use any mediums, video, images, drawings, sketches, models, paintings – and communicate your design. Try using comprehensive presentation techniques; use images, illustrations, sketches, views, diagrams, text, etc.