It depends on the firm, but most will sit down with a client and walk them through the process of designing a building to suit their needs.
They will produce construction documents so that the contractor can give a quote for building it, and get permits. Also – renderings to show a 3-d model of what the building will look like (many firms are incorporating 3-d design into their design development to allow them to coordinate things better.
They will also either deal with gettings the engineering discipline drawings necessary for a complete project – including structural, mechanical (HVAC & plumbing), electrical, and civil, or some firms (like the one I work for) have in-house architects, engineers, designers, and drafters. They also do construction management. They can take a project from conception through completion.
November 20th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
It depends on the firm, but most will sit down with a client and walk them through the process of designing a building to suit their needs.
They will produce construction documents so that the contractor can give a quote for building it, and get permits. Also – renderings to show a 3-d model of what the building will look like (many firms are incorporating 3-d design into their design development to allow them to coordinate things better.
They will also either deal with gettings the engineering discipline drawings necessary for a complete project – including structural, mechanical (HVAC & plumbing), electrical, and civil, or some firms (like the one I work for) have in-house architects, engineers, designers, and drafters. They also do construction management. They can take a project from conception through completion.
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