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Architects and Clients Downbeat About Economy: Archinect's Business Survey Results Revealed

Archinect

To investigate how the architecture profession was fairing against such headwinds, we asked you a series of questions on the economic health of your firm, your sentiments on the wider sector, your experience of the job market, your conversations with clients, your plans for the future, and more.

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Client refusing to pay

Archinect

I've got a client who, after seeing three bids come in 100k over his 450k budget. Fortunately, I do have a signed contract with the client, and nothing in the contract says anything about guaranteeing him that the project will meet his 450K budget, or any budget for that matter. The balance due from the client is 9K.

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The Complete Guide to 360 Panoramas for Immersive Client Presentations

ArchDaily

For clients, it is hard to visualize spaces by looking at 2D representations. This has led to a need to quickly create immersive environments that clients can understand better from existing 3D software like Enscape, V-Ray, Lumion or Twinmotion. However, they lack one important thing: immersion.

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RIBA's 2024 Client of the Year shortlist highlights patrons delivering socially-minded architecture in the UK

Archinect

The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced the shortlist for the 2024 Client of the Year. The annual award recognizes clients who commission outstanding and transformative architecture. This is a truly inspiring shortlist," Simon Henley, Chair of the RIBA Client of the Year 2024, remarked. "It

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint. How to build a collaborative dialogue with clients.

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Architecture is Awesome: #33 Happy Clients

SW Oregon Architect

There are few things more rewarding for me as an architect than witnessing the genuine smiles and expressions of delight from clients and users upon first enjoying the projects my colleagues and I have had a hand in designing. Happy clients are a testament to the commitment of the entire design team to fulfil dreams.

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Designing with Purpose: The Art of Understanding Clients in Architecture

Architizer

In architecture, the client-architect relationship is the cornerstone of meaningful design. While technical expertise and creative vision are essential, understanding the client on a deeper level transforms a project from a standard commission into a personal and powerful architectural statement.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients. Real-time visualization empowers you with a solid decision-making tool that smooths the design process.