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Snøhetta and Asak Miljøstein create hexagonal pavement system to aid water management

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Diagram credit: Snøhetta The varying spaces between the tiles also create what the team calls a “visually exciting expression,” with the intention that the system becomes a design feature in its own right alongside its water management functions.

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DIAGRAMS UNLEASHED

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Primarily bricklaying but trying to infuse the lessons with problem-solving and visual skills. At times I would sit in the reference library, exploring knowledge at random, making notes and diagrams. Most of my ideas took a visual form. Then I moved into curriculum development, writing textbooks and teachers notes.

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Mapping Your Firm’s Strategy: Visual Business Frameworks for Architects and Designers

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That’s where I think utilizing visual frameworks is a great way to clarify the process of aligning vision, goals, operations and more. Visual business models can be a powerful tool for creative professionals, like architects, who often prefer to communicate through drawings and diagrams.

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The Power of Storytelling: Crafting Winning Architecture Proposals with Julie Flattery

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Incorporate Visual Storytelling Images, diagrams, and sketches can enhance your narrative and make your proposal more engaging. Use visuals to support your story and help the client visualize the end result. Focus on the benefits of your design solutions rather than just the features.

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The Nubian Vault: Applying Old Construction Techniques to Modern Building Problems

Architizer

Visual representation on y = a cosh(x/a). Diagram provided by author. Using techniques passed down through generations, the ancient people of Nubia crafted gently curving vaults that were so extraordinary and resilient to the sands of time that they have endured for millennia.

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21st Century Architect Guide: 7 Visualization Tools Architects Can’t Live Without

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From beginning to end, as each act of a project unfolds, and visions come to life, every architect must rely on an array of visualization tools to help them successfully navigate project stages. These tools enable us to visualize and rationalize our boldest ideas, bridging the gap between digital models and physical constructs.

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How To Draw Architecture Diagram Using Visio [All You Need To Know]

Architecture Lab

One of the essential steps of visualizing an abstract project is to develop a proper architecture diagram. Gone are the days when you needed to spend hours drawing diagrams by hand.

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