Top 10 Myths About Architects
Ok, I know that I can’t speak for all architects, and there are certainly those few out there who are
Category: FAQ
Architect/Client Privilege? What Does Your Architect Keep Secret?
I’ll start by saying that there is no legal sort of architect/client privilege where we can hide what you tell
Snap to Both Sides of Walls in AutoCAD Architecture – Layer 0
AutoCAD Architecture walls have a justification line and a width. Sometimes snaps will only work on the justification line and
Minimum Room Sizes and Minimum Ceiling Heights
Occasionally when designing small residential units the question comes up about what the minimum size is for a room and
Residential Spiral Stairs – Guidelines, Criteria and Dimensions
Spiral staircases may be an option for your residential applications where you can’t fit a conventional staircase. These are the
Commercial Ramp Design – Guidelines, Criteria and Dimensions
The 2006 International Building Code dictates the rules for ramps used in commercial buildings. The rules apply to most ramps
Basics of Radiant Heating and Cooling with Hydronic Systems
A radiant system is based on the concept of radiant heat transfer in order to warm and cool a space.
Easy Method to Generate Roof Material Take-offs – Roof Squares
This follow up article provides a method for generating roof squares of roof material. Builders, contractors and suppliers use “roof
When Do You Need More Than One Door? – Spaces That Require More Than One Means of Egress
The 2006 International Building Code spells out the conditions where you are required to have two or more exits or
Apartments – ADA, FHA, ANSI, Title 9 and the IBC
When working on Apartment buildings we as Architects are responsible for accommodating a large cross section of the population. Being
Education and Training Required to Become a Licensed Architect
One of the most common questions I hear from clients is “what does it take to become a licensed architect?”
Residential Stair Design – Guidelines, Criteria and Dimensions
I received a question about stair width from one of our clients and thought it made sense to clarify the
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