Author Archives: Alvin

Design in a nutshell

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Alvin

These short videos are a great little intro to various design movements and their architects. Hopefully they will help provide visuals to associate with some of the major aspects of architectural history.

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Contracts

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Alvin

Introduction and overview of the _AIA Docs_ describing the contractual arrangements between each of the various parties (architects, owners, contractors and consultants). B101 -arch & owner -architect’s responsibility (standard of care, representative, liability, etc.) -basic services (schedule, governing authorities, SD, … Continue reading →

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Associate Director Report 8/6/2013

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Alvin

AIA ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR REPORT: August 6, 2013 1. Schematic Design completed: ‐ 2 attendees took their tests before the blackout and passed their exams ‐ A couple of other regular attendees would like to take this exam after the blackout … Continue reading →

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Legorchitecture

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Alvin

A great event hosted by Barnes and Noble in Redlands with local architect Michael Burke. There is a simple joy in going back to the building blocks of most children’s first foray into design. The endless possibility of seemingly simple … Continue reading →

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Documentation

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Alvin

Brief overview of the various aspects and procedures of taking a set of construction documents from the contractural phase to the building phase. Path to a finished building: Contracts Documentation Bidding Construction Bid Set Components: Project Manual Bidding Requirements Front … Continue reading →

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Design Exams Study Sessions Intro

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Alvin

The focus of the initial study group will be an overview of the Design Exams: Site Planning and Design, Construction Documents and Services and Programming Practice and Planning. In focusing on the material that relates to multiple exams simultaneously we … Continue reading →

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Schematic Design Intro

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Alvin

Practice, practice, practice, practice, practice, practice and practice. This exam requires no studying just going through the program until it makes you sick. The best way to approach it is to establish a methodology to help guide you as you … Continue reading →

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To the cloud!

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Alvin

So I’ve been working with BIM9 for the last couple of months setting up our Private BIM Cloud. The process was daunting throughout but having an extremely knowledgeable and patient installer made a world of difference in getting us up … Continue reading →

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Associate Director Report 1/8/2013

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Alvin

2013 AIA Associate Outline: EVENTS: Design Charette Design Competition Manufacturer Tour IDP Session ARE Breakdown Habitat for Humanity Architecture for Humanity ARE Vignette Session Architecture Day Long Night of Arts Career Day Ping Pong Round Robin Designer Session Project Manager … Continue reading →

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The un”BOXX”ing

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Alvin

After some leg work decided to give BOXX Technology a try to help our office with rendering. They supposedly work to research software to develop hardware accordingly. I say supposedly because after much correspondence I get the feeling that much … Continue reading →

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