Preface
Acknowledgments
1 Houses as an Architectural Practice
Houses as an Architectural Practice
Who Are the Clients for Houses?
Clients as Patrons
When Clients Have a Style or Design Concept at the Time They Retain You
General Conditions as a Significant Cost for an Architect-Designed House
Case Study: The Dot Brandt House
2 How Houses Differ from Commercial and Institutional Projects
Structuring Contracts for Services
The Design Process
The Construction Process
Suggested Structuring of Contracts for Services for Residential Design. Work beyond the Traditional Architectural ScopeHow Do You Charge for Services?
Percentage Fees
Per-Square-Foot Fees
Hourly Fees
Hybrid Fee Structure
Negotiating Consultant Fees
Fees during Bidding and Negotiation with the Contractor
Project over Budget and Fees for Value Engineering
Construction Administration Fees
Fees for Services during Financing of the Project
The Value of Your Fees versus Those of Your Competition
Sample Proposal Agreement for Architectural Services
Agreement for Professional Services
Scope of Work
Design
Construction Documents
Bidding and Permitting. Construction AdministrationFees and Terms
Recap of Estimated Fees
Schedule
Statement of Jurisdiction
Conclusion
Case Study: The Bass House
3 Design and Documentation for Houses
The First Step: Identifying the Budget for the Project
Communicating Design Ideas
The Danger of Design by Room Dimensions
Architectural Design Concerns (and Conceits) That Affect the Project Cost
Drawing as a Key Communication Skill and Tool for Architects
Drawing and Sketching as a Way of Seeing
Drawings as a Part of Daily Practice
Insight into the Role Computers Play in Architectural Education. Computers Misused by ArchitectsDesigning the Whole Project Using the Computer
Do Computer Skills Conceal Poor Design Skills?
Building Information Modeling
BIM and Sustainable Design
Computers in Feature Animation
Is There Still a Role for Drawing?
Starting to Work with Your Clients
The First Design Meeting
Programming
Programming Questionnaire
Analyzing the Program
Outline Schedule for the Design Process
Introducing Architectural Vocabulary to Your Clients
Actions for the Next Meeting
Initiating Design Activities
Elements of Houses as Typically Grouped
Making the First Plans. Presenting Design ConceptsThe Importance of Presentation Drawings
Models as Presentation Tools
Obtaining Design Approvals from the Clients
Selecting Materials
Selecting Finishes
The Role of Consultants
Determining Completion of the Design Process
Sample List of Items to Be Determined before Construction Documents Begin
Construction Documents
Scheduling and Defining Construction Document Activities
Organizing the Set of Construction Drawings
A0.00 Cover Sheet, General Notes, Schedules, and Information
A1.00 Site Plans and Site Details
A2.00 Plans
A3.00 Elevations.