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Architecture Programme, Or What Happens In Certain Spaces
An architecture programme captures a building function in great detail. For some designers, the function of a building can be seen to restrict the creative process, innovation and aesthetics. The lack of attention to the functional requirements will assure those that use the building every day will see it as a failure in design. Architectural programme is therefore an essential consideration in every design project and process. Find out why…
Architecture Project Brief Or Design Brief
You are going to be given some form of an architectural project or design brief for all of your design projects. You might even receive a brief for any other project that includes a level of design in your construction, communication and possibly even history and theory classes.
But what is a project brief, why is it so important, and what exactly should you do with it?
How To Use An Architectural Scale Ruler (Metric)
When you start architecture school you will hear people talk about scale and scale rulers. Most of the time they will assume you know what this is and won’t tell you how to use an architectural scale ruler.
You might spend weeks not knowing what a scale ruler is and even if you do, what the heck you’re supposed to do with it. The thing is, it’s one of the most critical drawing tools you’re going to use.
3 Steps To Create A Simple Student Weekly Plan
Do you find yourself a few weeks into the semester, fumbling around with multiple notebooks, random bits of paper and post-it notes, trying to remember where you wrote down that thing, that your tutor, said you had to get done this week? Are you overwhelmed with stuff that needs to get done and not sure what to start first or how you’re going to complete it all? It’s time to get yourself a student weekly plan…
How To Create A Simple New Semester Plan For University And Architecture Students
Do you find yourself 3 or 4 weeks into a semester feeling overwhelmed, disorganised and falling behind? Does it take you this long to start to get into a groove and then spend the rest of semester trying to catch up on the time you’ve lost and juggle all your deadlines?
Find out how to get organised and create a new architecture semester plan…
What To Expect In An Architecture Construction Class And Why
When you discover you are enrolled in an architecture construction class, you might be asking why? Why do you need to be on a dirty building site amongst bricks and pipes and concrete? Architects design buildings, and builders, build? So why do you need to know about construction? Find out now.
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Top 9 Architecture Design Factors To Consider In All Projects
Not sure what the main architecture design factors are in your new project? Overwhelmed by information and the brief and requirements and the client and precedents and diagrams and brainstorming and where to start? Learn how to approach an architecture design project, specifically answering the question: What do I need to consider in any architectural design?
Listen to the full episode to learn the top 9 considerations that apply to any and all architectural design projects.
What To Expect In An Architecture Construction Class And Why
When you discover you are enrolled in an architecture construction class, you might be asking why? Why do you need to be on a dirty building site amongst bricks and pipes and concrete? Architects design buildings, and builders, build? So why do you need to know about construction? Find out now.
Architecture Design Journal, Sketchbook Or Visual Diary
In most of your design studios, you are going to be asked to keep an architecture design journal, sketchbook or visual diary. Sometimes it may be part of your assessment to show your engagement, process and completion of the required work. Even if you’re not asked to keep a design journal it’s a really good habit to get into. So what is a design journal, how do you start, and what goes in it?
8 Architecture Project Stages From Client And Concept To Construction And Beyond
Architecture school often places a big emphasis on design. But it is important to understand that design is only one of the architecture project stages. The process first finding a client through to getting your design built and the client moving in involves a lot of very different stages. Find out more…
How To Become An Architect In Australia (And Overseas)
Becoming an architect requires a particular series of steps, including study, practical experience and registration. If you want to discover how to become an architect in Australia, learn about the full process here…
What To Expect In An Architecture Communications Class And Why
When you start architecture school, you may be required to take a class called communications, or visual representation or something similar. This is going to be new to most people whether you have done any kind of drawing, graphics or design before. So it’s important to know the point of a Communications class.
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