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Schematic Design – This isn’t “Architecture”

Life of an Architect

This phase of the work is widely referred to as “Schematic Design” Although some people also have an earlier phase called “Programming”, I tend to consider that as part of the schematic design phase as well, rather than separate it out into its own special section. It was way better.

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The Schematic Design Phase

Matt Fajkus Architecture

When working with an architect to design a custom home, the second phase of the design process is called Schematic Design. This is when the building starts to take shape through a series of design exercises that test out the goals and requirements established during the pre-design programming phase.

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Documenting Architecture with Photos

Life of an Architect

I originally introduced this project to everyone in a post I wrote called “ Sketching during Schematic Design ” that I wrote back in November 2014. That post showed the process of going from initial concept to a finished schematic design plan that I would ultimately show the clients.

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Innovating Small Firm Architecture with Technology and Teamwork

EntreArchitect

Embracing Technology to Streamline Design One of the key themes of our conversation was Courtneys use of technology to improve the accuracy and speed of her work. As a sole practitioner, Courtney relies heavily on technology to handle the intricacies of design documentation and collaboration.

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Design in a Day

Life of an Architect

I have asked him to guest write on my site several times without success, but I finally had a topic that suited him … Schematic Design and “Design in a Day” Douglas Burke (aka: architectrunnerguy) Lives in Annapolis, MD. Waterfront house initial concept sketches.

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15 Top AI Tools for Architects and Designers

Architizer

From site planning, where ARCHITEChTURES navigates constraints and explores opportunities, to meticulous building design encompassing room sizes, window placements, and sustainable material selections, ARCHITEChTURES enables accuracy and adjustment with ease. Best AI Tool for Schematic Designs ArkDesign.ai ArkDesign.ai

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016: Architecture in the Real World

Life of an Architect

of the architects out there means something other than designing – at least what you think design means. The practice of architecture is more than sketching on trace paper, parti diagrams, deciding what pens to draw with, and Instagram-worthy job-site photos.