Posts tagged schematic design
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: Who Are All These Consultants?
Behind the Scenes: Who Are All These Consultants?

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

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Navigate the IndustryAshley Hopwood Farrarconsultants, builder, contractor, design, project manager, schematic design, Land Surveyor, property, topography, structural engineer, foundation, floor plan, roof plan, civil engineer, grading, drainage, environmental impact, mechanical engineer, hvac, lighting designer, lighting, light fixture, building enclosure specialist, interior designer, landscape design, permit expediter, realtor
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