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How Can Clients Ruin Their Own Construction Projects?

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Construction is complicated work. Project managers, architects, civil engineers, contractors, laborers, and other professionals work together to achieve the goals. Are clients any good in terms of construction projects? It is thanks to them that construction companies get work to do and money to earn.

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The Role of Architects in Construction Projects

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Architectural services can be obtained from unlicensed persons, but they cannot call themselves architects and generally, with the exception of single-family residences, they cannot sign construction documents. Architects work hand-in-hand with other professionals such as civil and structural engineers to deliver qualified designs.

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A Breeze Block Courtyard Is the Only Way to Access This Australian Home’s Bedroom

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Our clients have an interest in the works of Geoffrey Bawa and one was raised in a Paul Couch house, establishing in them an affinity for robust materials, muted palettes, clear geometries, and spaces sculpted by light. And yet, our clients also have a love of yellow, inspired by Luis Barragan’s bold colors.

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Elliott Architects uses dramatic cantilever for House on a Bay

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The client was not beholden to the prevailing style of houses in the area, most of which are traditional, vernacular, New England wood-framed structures," the studio said. "He On the interior, the architecture studio used a simple palette in line with the client's desire for "white space" on a page. Lighting design: Peter Knuppel.

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Snøhetta creates library to emulate feeling of "sitting under a tree"

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Meanwhile, the roof has integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) construction elements to generate renewable energy. The mounds contain semi-private rooms Completing the project are roof overhangs to reduce solar gain on the glass walls, which Snøhetta said are "currently the largest load-bearing glass system in China".

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Wittman Estes creates "rapid assembly" fire station in southern California

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Prefabricated steel modules were used to create Fire Station 67, which was designed by architecture studio Wittman Estes to be durable, adaptable and quick to construct and reconfigure. The fire station is located in Rancho Mission Viejo, a census-designated place in Orange County, California.

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This Unassuming Edwardian-Era Home in Australia Conceals a Crisp, Airy Extension

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The clients also developed a sensory direction that would make the house feel calming and soft to the touch. Perimeter walls are constructed with crisp brick to provide a sense of security and permanence, while the interior is bathed in warm hues and natural light. Post it here.

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