ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

In general, the basis of architectural design is to know what the use of the space is, but the aesthetic aspects also intervene. This means that it is not easy to typify architectural design,

In just some categories as this could be infinite: we can classify architectural design according to its use, its intention, its aesthetics, its technical aspects…

Designing and constructing a building or planning and building a space for a new or growing business is a complex task. One way to make a difficult task seem more manageable is to break it up into smaller tasks of smaller processes, and architects apply a similar strategy to the design and construction process.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) defines Five Phases of Architecture commonly referred to throughout the industry: Schematic Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Bidding, and Contract Administration.

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SATA BIM can also have professional activities in all the mentioned fields, relying on its experience

The present team has various experiences in the field of architectural design, from the concept stage to the stages of initial phases of design and design of the plan and faced of a building and the items considered in the initial design parts of a building according to the BIM process.

The BIM process can also play an active role in all five stages of learning and reduce their duration. To get acquainted with the benefits of this process, you can see the relevant sections on this site like: office BIM project.

PRE-DESIGN

Pre-design is an information-gathering phase that will be the foundation for the design phases to follow.

After all, the main goal during this phase is to learn everything possible about our clients, personality, lifestyle, and needs and determine how much space you need now and are likely to need in the future.

CONCEPT DESIGN

And how that space should be used, organized, and arranged. This information is collected into a document called the Program, which describes all the rooms and areas for the project, their approximate sizes, and any specific qualities or unique features you are looking for by considering optimize building energy.

PROGRAMMING

The other part of the Pre-design phase is observing and documenting the existing conditions at the project site. This usually entails a survey of the land to determine the property line locations and measurements of any existing structures. We also do background research to understand better how the site relates to the surrounding area, climate, people, and project regulations. We track these regulations in a Zoning Summary document and talk to city planning staff if questions arise. Clients should expect to be very involved and ready to answer personal questions during this phase. We sometimes give “homework” assignments to get to know you better. Collaborating allows us to understand your values and needs better, resulting in a design that reflects your individuality with optimal functionality.

SITE ANALYSIS

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SCHEMATIC DESIGN

In this phase, we begin translating the Program into an efficient building design. This is when we start exploring design concepts.

It is time to test options and get a general idea of the look and feel. Also, the floor plans and shape of the project will begin to take form, but the specifics about materials and details will come later. The Schematic Design phase includes several meetings where we present ideas to our clients using images of other projects, hand sketches, and models to help visualize the size, shape, and relationship of spaces to each other. We listen and observe your reactions, then refine the ideas according to your feedback until we reach an agreed-upon design direction to develop further in the following phases.

Clients can expect to be entirely engaged throughout this phase and to be asked for approval of the Schematic Design before work proceeds. Make sure to let your design professional know if you don’t understand something, and take the time necessary to give thoughtful feedback. It is always possible to make changes later, but it is most accessible during this phase when the design is most fluid.

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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

During Design Development, we advanced the design significantly based on the floor plan and exterior concept approved in the previous phase.

The priority of this phase is to define and develop all the essential aspects of the project and produce a set of drawings and outline specifications to show potential contractors for preliminary cost estimating.

If adjustments are necessary to bring the project scope in line with the construction budget, it is most efficient to do this sooner than later. Once we know we are on track, we will talk more specifically about the interior and exterior materials and functionality.

As we dial in the indoor and outdoor spaces layout, we will refine the window and door placements and make adjustments to the building form. This phase is usually when our clients feel the project coming to life, and it becomes possible to see themselves in the new space.

By the end of the Design Development phase, the building exterior will be more fully designed, the interior layout completed, the dimensions of all spaces finalized, and most materials selected. A structural engineer will be added to the team, and consultants for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems may be needed depending on the project’s complexity.

The deliverable will be a more detailed set of drawings that communicates the overall layout and volume of the building or space, all significant equipment, and the type of material or finish for every projecting surface.

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SATA BIM is organized by professional architects who can help you build your projects from start to end. If you need any advice on the process of any part of what you want, you can contact us. We are here to help you build your projects in the most efficient, Nice Designed, and fast way.