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The DESIGN category explores building assemblies, construction details, drywall construction, interior design and details, openings, site issues, casework, documentation, exterior details, masonry construction, roof issues, and stairs.
The best way to understand what a good design solution requires is NOT to start designing. Try the TDD instead.
The economics of design do not allow for the time it takes to write a specification and assemble a project manual. The solution.
Burned by wasted time on toilet room layouts - my solution - an architecture rule of thumb for toilet room layout.
The SpecNotes concept can replace Project Manuals for many architectural projects. Notes in lieu of specifications.
Zoning is an odd duck. Zoning is unique among codes because you might not be able to build. Period.
Architectural details of a low-rise curtainwall and and overview of the use of curtainwalls.
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The SpecNotes concept can replace Project Manuals for many architectural projects. Notes in lieu of specifications.
The big secret to good cost estimates is revealed and a method of estimating construction costs without drawings.
For Architects a Contingency works better than stating a range of costs. Here is how much contingency to include.