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Re-framed Initiative – Study of Retrofit Schematic Designs

Westeck News

> Seismic upgrades to meet three performance objectives, and roof structural upgrades. > Enjoy our latest line of energy efficient windows and doors designed to enhance modern and contemporary architecture. The post Re-framed Initiative – Study of Retrofit Schematic Designs appeared first on Westeck Windows and Doors.

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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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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. A Global Team for a Local Practice Another fascinating aspect of Courtneys workflow is her ability to manage a remote team.

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AI and its Impact on the Design and Construction Industries

SW Oregon Architect

The following is just a small sampling (I snagged the tagline that accompanies each from their respective websites): ARCHITEChTURES : Design better buildings faster with AI. ARK : The first AI platform for creating architectural schematic design. Finch : The generative copilot for better buildings.

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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.

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Studio MEMM creates Tree House in Brazil to bring out "playful inner self"

Deezen

Brazilian firm Studio MEMM has completed a pair of elevated, wood -clad structures that are meant to offer a "floating, magical space in the woods" for both kids and adults. The team then designed two volumes that are nestled within Pinheiro-bravo trees, an endemic species that is threatened due to the clearing of forests in Brazil.

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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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