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59. Client's Guide. 4. Design Development - flesh on the bones.

After Concept, it’s time to move on to create some more clarity around the intention.

58. Client's Guide 3. Concept Design - developing the basic idea.

This is frequently described as the key architects skill and is often where the greatest value is created.

57. Client's Guide 2. Masterplanning - preparing for the long term

Some projects need to be staged either for budget reasons or just to plan for future growth... be prepared for it in what you build first.

56. Clients Guide 1. Feasibility Study - can it be done?

“ Every good building results from a good architect, a good builder and a good client” How can you be a good client? This series follows the Anatomy of Project diagram (blog 54) and we’ll start with Feasibility Study...

55. To Passivhaus -- and Beyond

Passivhaus (Passive House) is a voluntary standard for energy efficiency in a building, which reduces the buildings ecological footprint. But it is much more that sounds

54: Anatomy of a Building Project

 “What are the stages of a building project?” clients often ask. “Where do we start and how long will it take ?” “What does it all cost and who will help?”  Here it is

53: Now Might Be The Best Time To Build

• Building costs are down between 5% and 10%• The trend could last 12 months...read on

52: Pandemic and Church Buildings

Are we starting to see some changes that may have far-reaching impacts on the Christian church and upon its buildings. Download 175Kb

51: How Keep Your Church Cool in Summer

For some of you this is not a problem but for most it can be. Here are a few tips... Download 170Kb

50. Reality Check

Reality Check asks, “How can we get back to the core business of the Church?”Click here to download...