What is an Architect?
An architect is a person who plans, designs and oversees the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to provide services in connection with the design of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings that have human occupancy or use as their principal purpose.
Building Design
Professional and effective creation of new building or remodeling plans that satisfy the space planning and design demands of a customer.
Facility/Building Analysis/ Existing Conditions Report
Code Analysis
Energy-Efficiency Assessments:
Feasibility Study with Cost Estimating
Space Planning
Site Planning
Permitting
Contractor Selection/Construction Administration Assistance:
Creative, Artistic & Technological Design:
Other services offered by an architect
Historic preservation research, evaluation, and design
Existing building measurement; preparation of existing building drawings
As-Built record drawings documenting existing or recently completed work
Master planning research and analysis
Cost estimating related to design options
Project information surveys
Design team and process/integration management
Conceptual design and regional/cultural context
Sustainability and energy use/production analysis and design
Water and wastewater use analysis and design
Project programming, pre-design planning
Rating system (LEED, WELL, Passive House, etc.) coordination and management
Space utilization, functionality, economic and pre-design analysis
Indoor air quality and interior analysis
Interior design
Accessibility (ADA, Vermont Access Rules) reviews and design
Site selection, studies, and design
Land use analysis and design
Landscape design
Specifications writing, bid package preparation
Consultant coordination and management
Construction administration, time, cost, and quality management
Public hearing and data collection assistance
Contractor bidding, negotiation, contract, and process assistance to the owner
Project-related public agency coordination and management
Illustration rendering and 3D design modelling
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