NotebookLM: A Solution for Architectural Wikis
Google’s new NotebookLM is one of the first AI tools that makes it pretty simple to build a Wiki for yourself or your architectural firm.
DeepResearch for Architects
Architects have questions every day and AI is ideal for getting the answers.
AI Design Assistants
It may be time for small-firm architects to start using AI - or at least get very familiar with what it can do.
AI Poll Results
What do Architects think about AI? Poll results.
The 2 Main Things About Project Signs
An architectural project sign is a good idea for enhancing your brand.
Contingency
For Architects a Contingency works better than stating a range of costs. Here is how much contingency to include.
The Key To Estimating Building Costs
The accuracy of estimating architectural project costs relies on just five concepts.
How To Be A Genius At Estimating Costs
Setting up a project costs estimating template pays dividends in productivity and reputation.
REWORK
A really helpful book for everyone, especially Architects.
The Technical Design Diagnostic
The best way to understand what a good design solution requires is NOT to start designing. Try the TDD instead.
Thoughts On Specifications
The economics of design do not allow for the time it takes to write a specification and assemble a project manual. The solution.
Building Groups Explained
One of the fundamental parts of calculating an architectural design fee as a percentage of construction cost is characterizing the complexity of the project.
One Good Way To Save A Project
Completeness when preparing a project budget is a good practice for Architects.
10 Ways To Improve The Accuracy Of Your Client's Budget
Budgets often overlook significant costs that the project may incur.
Assembly Concept For Organizing Work
Using the ‘assembly’ concept makes organizing much better for many things Architects do.
Make Your Own Building Code Checklist
Improve your process for meeting building codes. Includes an example.
The Construction Administration Phase
The Construction Administration Phase of the Architect’s services.
Why Small-Firm Architects Should Master Cost Estimating
Architects can easily master cost estimating by following this guide.
The Three Critical Aspects
Growing your architectural firm depends on mastering the three aspects.
Scheduling And Grouping Design Decisions
Architectural design decisions - when to make them and how to group them for delegation.
Budgets And Planning - It's All About Money
All the goals of an architectural project add up to the budget. Budget template.
Pre-Bid Meetings
An agenda for a pre-bid meeting on an architectural project.
A Bidding Process
An overview of the architectural bidding process including checklists.
Getting Organized To Apply For A Building Permit
An Architect’s guide for applying for building permits.
Design Phase Checklist Examples
A tool to tell Architects what needs to be done to complete the work of a phase of design.
The Six Key Issues
Architects return to these six issues over and over during a project.
Keynotes
The reasons why Architects benefit from using keynotes.
The 45 Steps Of Project Management
Week by week list of tasks for project management.
How To Request A Proposal For Changes In Construction
The process for Architects to use for construction changes.
Permit Applications - Cover Letter?
Submitting a cover letter with your architectural plans for the permit application is a good practice.