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Architectural Design Process: A Quick Guide

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Just as we only look at the building and often neglect the foundation that supports it, the architectural design process is the bedrock of construction project management. It’s a lengthy process that follows the construction project from inception to completion. What Is the Architectural Design Process?

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What Is Design Development (DD) In Architecture?

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Before setting foot on the construction site, a long process has already unfolded. The architecture design process allows a concept to become a reality. It takes place over several phases, one of the most important being design development. Understanding the Architecture Design Process.

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What Is a Site Analysis for Architecture Projects? Checklist & Steps

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What Is an Architecture Site Analysis? Site analysis in architecture is a process that involves research and analysis of the social, historical, climatic, geographic, legal and infrastructure aspects of a location. Without a site analysis, the design is true without context. That is, the shape, form and materials used.

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Schematic Design Phase: A Quick Guide for Projects

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Then there’s the schematic design, which is a rough drawing of the project’s basic features and cost estimates. But the schematic design is only one phase in the architectural design process. It’s not the same as a concept design, but we’ll get to that later. The 5 Architectural Design Phases.

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Lean Construction Principles & Best Practices

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Lean construction adopts the principles and practices of lean manufacturing and applies them to building processes. It uses operational research and practical development when designing the project, focusing on continuous improvement throughout construction. Continuous Improvement Lean construction isn’t about complacency.

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The 5 Phases of the Construction Process (Templates Included)

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Initiation Phase The initiation phase might be the most important of all five phases as it maps out the approval process for the project and sets everything in place to build. Within this phase are three distinct steps: programming and feasibility, schematic design and contract documents.

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Construction Documents: Types of Construction Drawings

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They set up the project for success by detailing everything from the site to the design and even the project administration. In a sense, construction documents are like puzzle pieces that make up a bigger picture of the project’s design, location and physical characteristics. What Are Construction Documents? We keep it simple.