"Smart" has many definitions within the design and construction industry--so many, in fact, that the true meaning is often difficult to pinpoint. Kolbe took a comprehensive look at the term as it relates to home designs and window technology to help you make the most informed decisions you can about this growing category of options: https://zurl.co/Szej . . . Photographer: VONDELINDE Architect: Tommy Everson, Everson Architect Builder: Near & Streeter Custom Builders
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Architect I Landscape designer designing comfortable spaces that brings a sense of satisfaction I Using Google sketchup
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*Villa- Landscape design according to site analysis. *Scale 1:100 - Layout (70cm *50 cm ) (Freehand-mixed design)🍀🌳🌺🌴 *Designed by Wafaa Abo Zied. *The five steps of the design process include: 1) conducting a site inventory and analysis 2) determining your needs 3) creating functional diagrams (Zoning & bubble ) 4) developing conceptual design plans 5) drawing a final design plan.
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Basic concept of concrete design mix explain to understand easily.
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Waterproofing Consultant for Architects, PMC's & Homeowners | Civil Engineer | Waterproofer | Building Restoration & Insulations | DTU Alumnus
How does water sneak into your building? 🏢💧 Keep reading to find out! Water finds its way into your home through various forces, like: • Gravity • Surface Tension • Wind/Air Currents • Capillary Action • Hydrostatic Pressure Let’s explore what they’re about. 1. 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 Horizontal surfaces are sensitive to gravity. It's important to design with a slope (at least ¼ inch per foot instead of the standard ⅛ inch per foot) to quickly drain water away. For example, the design of a teepee or canvas tent remains dry because water is instantly shed. This principle is equally applicable to building design. Commercial roofs with minimal slope often experience more leakage issues compared to steeply sloped residential roofs. 2. 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 Water sticks to building surfaces and follows gravity. This leads to infiltration, especially at joints. It makes drip edges and flashings critical as they break the tension and prevent water from getting inside. 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲? Look out for the next post where we dive into the wind, capillary action, and hydrostatic pressure. Write about your experience! How do you handle these challenges in your projects? Drop a comment below! 👇 #Waterproofing #BuildingDesign #EnvelopeDesign #Construction #Architects #HydrostaticPressure
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High Speed 2 are using Visual Preference Surveys (VPSs) for the first time giving the public a final say on the appearance of a viaduct design on Balsall Common near Solihull. This is commendable. However, all is not as good as it seems. The actual choice being offered (parapet design) is fairly secondary and reporting in the local media implies that most locally regard the viaduct’s overall design as very ugly and careless of the landscape. Would a different approach have been more popular? Create Streets therefore followed the idea of the local MP, Saqib Bhatti, and worked up an alternative design of red brick arches. We then inserted a CGI of our design into one of the visualisations for Balsall Common Viaduct and used our refined visual preference survey techniques, working with Deltapoll, to survey public preferences. The results were clear: - A very clear public preference for the red brick design. The British public overwhelmingly preferred the red brick arch design by 69 per cent to 28 per cent - A particularly emphatic result in the Midlands… 72 per cent of the those in the Midlands preferred the red brick arch design with only 26 per cent disagreeing. - …a preference that transcends politics… Voters for all three main British parties strongly preferred the more traditional design with Conservative voters being closest to the national average (69 vs 26 per cent for Conservative voters; 72 vs 26 per cent for Labour voters and 67 versus 30 per cent for Lib Dem voters). - A more attractive and popular viaduct would cost more but only a bit compared to the billions being spent fighting public resistance. Although brick cladding over a concrete frame is probably the right approach, brick arches would undoubtedly add cost, in the millions for materials and construction. However, this is small compared to the overall budget for a deeply disputed and contested project of around £100 billion. You can read more and access the full report here - https://lnkd.in/eCJucMAR https://lnkd.in/eGYRy98F
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As an architecture student, I find that sketching is an essential part of my creative process. It's where my ideas first take shape. Through these sketches, I explore various design options from the initial outlines of a concept to the detailed renderings that bring it closer to reality. Though it’s tempting to stay in the digital realm of architecture and I often find myself lost in the detail of AutoCAD drawings, as I’ve gone through the past few years in architecture school I’ve learned to appreciate the importance of sketching freely and allowing for creative expression which can be later refined for beautiful architectural designs.
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Architecture diagram: The diagram is designed to describe the identity of each family living in the villa. Villa design on a slope. طراحی دیاگرام معماری #دیاگرام #معماری #diagram #architecture_diagram
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CONSIDERING BUYING LAND TO BUILD There is alot to consider before you build. If you are looking at buying a piece of land to build a home there are a number of things to consider beyond location and price. 1 - Council Zoning Each council zones land in different areas and applies different rules to those zones. These rules control the bulk and location of the proposed building and building design. If you don't know what the rules are or how to apply them you could end up not being able to build what you want. 2 - Easement and caveats The site may have additional controls that are specific to the site. These include easements for access and services and caveats which might include height limits lower than the council rules or controls on fencing. 3 - Design Guides Some sites have design guides which control building form, materials and colours. 4 - Ground Conditions Understanding the ground conditions is critical to understanding the foundations which will be required and these can vary greatly in cost. 5 - Site Location Each site has different wind loads, snow loads and sea spray exposure which need to be understood as these have an impact on structural requirements and material selection to ensure long term durability. 6 - Site context What views does the site have, where are the neighbouring buildings, is the site in a character area, how is the site orientated to the Sun and where are the prevailing winds. As you can see there is alot to consider before you buy and certainly before you start any design work. If you need help deciding whether a site is right for you come talk to me about how I can assist in your decision making before you make an expensive purchase. You will end up saving thousands and get a site where you can build what you really want. #jacobsarchitects #architectschristchurch #christchurcharchitect #architecturenewzealand #newzealandarchitect #highperformancehomes #sip #prefab #councilzoning #planningrules #siteselection #groundconditions #designguides #sitecontext
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Very wise list of considerations :-)
CONSIDERING BUYING LAND TO BUILD There is alot to consider before you build. If you are looking at buying a piece of land to build a home there are a number of things to consider beyond location and price. 1 - Council Zoning Each council zones land in different areas and applies different rules to those zones. These rules control the bulk and location of the proposed building and building design. If you don't know what the rules are or how to apply them you could end up not being able to build what you want. 2 - Easement and caveats The site may have additional controls that are specific to the site. These include easements for access and services and caveats which might include height limits lower than the council rules or controls on fencing. 3 - Design Guides Some sites have design guides which control building form, materials and colours. 4 - Ground Conditions Understanding the ground conditions is critical to understanding the foundations which will be required and these can vary greatly in cost. 5 - Site Location Each site has different wind loads, snow loads and sea spray exposure which need to be understood as these have an impact on structural requirements and material selection to ensure long term durability. 6 - Site context What views does the site have, where are the neighbouring buildings, is the site in a character area, how is the site orientated to the Sun and where are the prevailing winds. As you can see there is alot to consider before you buy and certainly before you start any design work. If you need help deciding whether a site is right for you come talk to me about how I can assist in your decision making before you make an expensive purchase. You will end up saving thousands and get a site where you can build what you really want. #jacobsarchitects #architectschristchurch #christchurcharchitect #architecturenewzealand #newzealandarchitect #highperformancehomes #sip #prefab #councilzoning #planningrules #siteselection #groundconditions #designguides #sitecontext
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