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Innovating Small Firm Architecture with Technology and Teamwork

EntreArchitect

Courtneys journey offers a compelling narrative of how a small firm architect can leverage cutting-edge technology and a well-structured remote team to streamline operations, enhance client service, and scale a business. Working with Contractors Another aspect of Courtneys practice that stands out is her approach to working with contractors.

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Schematic Design - Developing a Project Budget

Matt Fajkus Architecture

Additionally, interior specialties such as audio systems, wine rooms, solar systems, or home theaters, for example, should be identified and included in the schematic design budget. Extensive decks, patios, pools, and outdoor living spaces should be considered in a holistic budget during the schematic design phase.

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LCC Health Professions Building

SW Oregon Architect

We organized the building’s layout, structural system, and exterior expression in accordance with the 40-foot grid that overlays the entire campus, an artifact of the mid-century planning principles that governed its initial form. Fortis Construction is the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for the project.

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How the AIA’s New Custom Residential Agreements Help Custom Home Architects and Contractors

EntreArchitect

The suite includes A110-2021, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for a Custom Residential Project , and B110-2021, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for a Custom Residential Project. The A110-2021 was developed from the A104-2017, Standard Abbreviated Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor.

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An Architect’s Guide To: Designing Your First Passive House

Architizer

Shifting mechanicals away from windows also provides great design opportunities. First, we bring in Passive House consultants early in schematic design. This ensures that while we design, we keep important performance measures in mind. We also include general contractors as early as possible.

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The National Speed Skating Oval or the Ice Ribbon by Populous

aasarchitecture

Ltd Client: Beijing State Asset Management Co.

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Woven Designs L Shape Vacation Home Vertes Retreat

Architizer

Thankfully, Jenkins Construction (the General Contractor), owner and designers resolved to continue with all aspects of the project as efficiently as possible. How did the context of your project — environmental, social or cultural — influence your design? Structural coordination on the project was significant.

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