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Re-framed Initiative – Study of Retrofit Schematic Designs

Westeck News

The design teams estimate deep retrofits can cut energy use by up to 90%, which underscores the comprehensive opportunity deep retrofits present for driving down energy demand and cutting utility costs during an affordability crisis.

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Schematic Design - Developing a Project Budget

Matt Fajkus Architecture

Keep in mind that early pre-design cost per square foot ranges may be for the building only, while your project may include specialty elements that will need to be added on for things like extensive landscaping, decks, patios, pools, specialty site work like large retaining walls or bringing utilities to rural sites.

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LCC Health Professions Building

SW Oregon Architect

3’s limitations (which included its limited area, narrow proportions, and web of existing buried utilities) were not so onerous as to outweigh its considerable promise. Mahlum’s resultant design concept is largely shaped by the selection of Site N.3.

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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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2022 Projects in the Pipeline

SW Oregon Architect

LCC Health Professions Building - Schematic Design Phase rendering It’s my pleasure to currently work with Tom on the new Health Professions Building project. Robertson/Sherwood/Architects is the architect-of-record, and our frequent collaborator, Mahlum Architects , is providing design leadership.

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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. Photos by Peter Peirce, Inc. We also include general contractors as early as possible.

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Luminaries: 8 of the World’s Top Lighting Design Firms

Architizer

L’Observatoire’s holistic design approach is evident throughout the entire process, starting with rigorous Schematic Design analysis and continuing until project delivery, always with the goal of creating stunning and efficient designs that showcase their talent for innovation.

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