Architectural Design Services

The Architectural Design Services of an architect covers a wide scope of building design.

The scope of Comprehensive services of the architect is governed by the Architectural Council or the Board of Architecture in each country.

However, as a general knowledge, the entire scope of the architectural services in the most comprehensive services are categorized into these stages:

1. Pre-Design Services
2. Regular Design Services
3. Specialized Architectural services
4. Construction Services
5. Post-Constructions Services

It covers the entire process of ;

• Analyzing the users need, 
• the space requirements, 
• the activities within and without, 
• the Accessibility to and from the actual site, 
• the Building code requirements, 
• the Environmental impact, 
• the Green Architecture for sustainability
• the Orientation of the sun
• the budget requirements
• the building technology
• the utilities system
• the decision makers

As the building design becomes more complex, the design requirements and the design process becomes complicated. The Services can be broken down in stages so that the building design will be achieved up to the construction of the building. 

The process will not stop when the client gets the perspective view of the proposed design. That is just the initial stage of the many complex processes that will be encountered.

The stages are categorized as the 

Pre-Design Services

1. Consultation
2. The project feasibility study
3. Architectural Research
4. Architectural Programming
5. Promotional Servics

Regular Design Services

1. Schematic Design stage, 
2. The Design Development Stage,
3.  The Contract Document stage, and 
4. The Construction stage.

Specialized Architectural services

1. Architectural Interiors
2. Acoustic Design
3. Architectural Lighting
4. Site Development Planning
5. Comprehensive Planning
6. Building Systems
7. Architectural Conservation
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Construction Services

1. Full time supervision
2. Project Management

Post Construction Services

1. Building and Facilities Management
2. Post Construction Evaluation

The comprehensive architectural services are the product of the responses to the demands of the emerging complex building project.

In this complex system, the architect is the prime professional  who function as the creator, author and coordinator of the building design which  becomes the basis for the construction of the building project.

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For the Regular Design Services of the Architect

The Design scope can be handled by an architect as the Single proprietor to perform the architectural design of simple to moderate complexity depending on the experience of the architect.

The scope of his regular service can sustain his financial status and can organize a team to provide the basic services required by the client/

He can get paid on the regular design services with the fee corresponding to the actual cost of the project. His fee can be agreed on a Lump sum basis, on a percentage fee, on a percentage fee plus other reimbursable expenses.

Refer to the article:

How to architects get paid?

How to use Sketchup

Learn How to use Sketchup starting with your own hand sketch.
This video will teach you how to import the sketch and improve everything to sketchup, work on the 3d model and create your own 3d rendering presentation This is part of the tutorial in our Udemy Class. For those who are seeking for a way to use Sketchup as their platform in design Conceptualization and Presentation, this is video will give you the idea on how to use sketchup. As you go along, you will learn how to develop your skills in designing. Architectural Designing and Conceptualization 
Think of how you will organize your 3d model when you are doing your conceptual design starting with the handscketch of the plan layout. 
The plan layout can be done manually. Using a scale and the grid system, spaces can be adjusted and arranged while doing the sketch.
The architect's sketch is done to organize according to the arrangement of the required spaces. Using sketchup is the next step to start working with the 3d model. They 3d model will be refined and done accurately. The Sketch will be a guide in the initial layout. 
Use Sketchup Layout
Most people ask question on "How do I use sketchup layout?" Sketchup layout is a feature in Sketchup that will help you organize the drawing requirements of the project you are working. 


You can learn more of the Design Conceptualization using sketchup in our Udemy course

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3d Warehouse Models

3d sketchup model for download

Some of our 3d models have been uploaded to 3D Warehouse at Trimble.com.

You can enjoy a free download, modify it an use it for your personal project. It’s all totally free, we are giving away these models for modification. Don’t use exact model but tweak it and modify according tour designs

Here are some of the models;

1. 3D Sketchup  High Rise Building Model

Use it as a background model if you are working on a large scale urban development project or just simply want to ise it for uor 3d modeling practice.

3d Sketchup Model Footbridge Stair

Here’s a 3D Sketchup model of a stair along footbridge. If you are designing a bridge, this is another model to begin with and make your test renderings. 

Sketchup resources are all available in 3d Warehouse

You can also visit our 3d models in 3d Warehouse.

3. 3d Sketchup Mall Interior Model

If you are working on a Mall interior, this is a perfect fit for that. Another 3d model you can download. 

Visit our Trimble account 3dartrender, 

More 3d models are uploaded there for downloads.

Organizing Drawing Documents Using Layout in Sketchup

The more easy way to Organize your Drawing Documents is in Sketchup. Learning this great feature included in the Sketchup program is the Layout. If you have not tried this one yet, you will see the power of this tool that can make your workflow more efficient and coordinated.

While doing the 3d model, you can bear in mind the construction documentation too. You can link your sketchup file into the layout to produce 2d drawings. You will have the capability of using the BIM (Building Integrated Modeling) system in sketchup.

The 3d modeling approach can be very useful in all of the phases of the project especially in presenting the design and show Value Engineering.

Here's the Video Tutorial:

Learn how to use this and see how you can organize the drawing documentation you will be needing as the phase of your architectural practice progresses. How to use Layout in Sketchup?
First is to locate the program and open it. There will be options to chose before you will go to the layout platform. You will set up the page and it will come in a blank sheet. You can costumize the title block and group it to edit easily. You can duplicate the sheet to maintain the standard title block all throughout the creation of documents. The video above is an introduction to the many layouts you will be creating. BIM in sketchup
It is important to note that you can consider the BIM while creating the model. This will make your documentation more accurate and easy to visualize all aspects of the building system from planning to construction and even post construction evaluation. As we progress with this lesson, layout will be organize according to the discipline required for the drawing documentation. From foundation, to structural system and building utilities system. As an introduction, layout in sketchup can be organize by: 1. Insering the skp file in your layout as a viewport. 2. Copy the Clip the viewports