Posts tagged design documents
How to Talk to Contractors
How to Talk to Contractors

Ever have trouble getting in touch with a contractor? No response to your voicemails and emails? I know what you're doing wrong and the changes to make.

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Navigate the IndustryAshley Hopwood Farrarplans, blueprints, construction documents, design documents, deliverables, drawings, architect, designer, contractor, permit requirements, residential, commerical, renovation, high performance, site analysis, site plan, floor plan, demolition plan, dimension plan, elevations, sections, roof plan, lighting, electrical plan, 3d model, window schedule, door schedule, assembly details, interior design, construction administration, site visits, materials, life safety plan, fire rating, ADA, cabinet elevations, structural engineer, surveyor, energy consultation, building scientist, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, environmental engineer
Homes for the Apocalypse
Homes for the Apocalypse

Where do you want to live when the apocalypse is here? And by apocalypse I mean infrastructure disintegration. It's coming and you should be ready. I know I sound crazy but I’m only partially kidding.

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Navigate the Industry, Green BuildingAshley Hopwood Farrarplans, blueprints, construction documents, design documents, deliverables, drawings, architect, designer, contractor, permit requirements, residential, commerical, renovation, high performance, site analysis, site plan, floor plan, demolition plan, dimension plan, elevations, sections, roof plan, lighting, electrical plan, 3d model, window schedule, door schedule, assembly details, interior design, construction administration, site visits, materials, life safety plan, fire rating, ADA, cabinet elevations, structural engineer, surveyor, energy consultation, building scientist, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, environmental engineer
How Much Does An Architect Charge?
How Much Does An Architect Charge?

It’s a complicated answer but I’m going to try to keep it SUPER simple! There are two main ways for an architect to charge.

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Navigate the IndustryAshley Hopwood Farrarplans, blueprints, construction documents, design documents, deliverables, drawings, architect, designer, contractor, permit requirements, residential, commerical, renovation, high performance, site analysis, site plan, floor plan, demolition plan, dimension plan, elevations, sections, roof plan, lighting, electrical plan, 3d model, window schedule, door schedule, assembly details, interior design, construction administration, site visits, materials, life safety plan, fire rating, ADA, cabinet elevations, structural engineer, surveyor, energy consultation, building scientist, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, environmental engineer
What Do House Plans Look Like?
What Do House Plans Look Like?

What should a set of plans (aka blueprints) look like?

Trick question! There's no standard! Each architect or designer has their own style.

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Navigate the IndustryAshley Hopwood Farrarplans, blueprints, construction documents, design documents, deliverables, drawings, architect, designer, contractor, permit requirements, residential, commerical, renovation, high performance, site analysis, site plan, floor plan, demolition plan, dimension plan, elevations, sections, roof plan, lighting, electrical plan, 3d model, window schedule, door schedule, assembly details, interior design, construction administration, site visits, materials, life safety plan, fire rating, ADA, cabinet elevations, structural engineer, surveyor, energy consultation, building scientist, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, environmental engineer
What Does Ashley Do All Day?
What Does Ashley Do All Day?

Sometimes people are curious about what an architect actually does. The people who think they know are surprised when they hear the truth.

And, while this profession can come in MANY different forms, there are an increasing number of one-person architecture companies like Meldrum Design. So here’s a quick (and aesthetically pleasing) breakdown of what I (and many other architects) do all day. INCLUDING an exclusive and very real photo of me and Sunny in my office!…

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All About Me, Navigate the IndustryAshley Hopwood Farrararchitect, architecture, work from home, office, home office, work life, home life, boundaries, running a business, administration, meetings, travel, schematic design, volunteer, design documents, project management, networking, business development, blog, marketing, permit documents, construction documents, billable, non-billable
Behind the Scenes: Designing A Home
Behind the Scenes: Designing A Home

Behind the Scenes! A series of posts to help you understand what I’m doing back here. You know, behind the scenes. Up next, Designing A House!

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Navigate the Industry, Design DIYAshley Hopwood Farrardesign, autoCAD, as-builts, measurements, schematic design, floor plans, site plan, demolition plan, elevations, sections, contractor, integrated project delivery, energy consultant, design documents, roof plan, electrical plan, dimension plan, interior elevations, HVAC, engineer, construction documents, exterior material spec, fire rating, permit