ARCHITECTS
Read some frequent asked questions about architects.
IS A STANDARD OR PREFABRICATED ARCHITECTURE PROJECT CHEAPER?
A standard or prefabricated architecture project is cheaper when we buy it but becomes expensive when we build it and maintain the building along its life cycle. keeping a low cost during construction is something that very much depend on the client specific needs, the site and the surroundings and the time when it is built. A standard or prefabricated architecture project does not take this into account and if become always more expensive than a custom and optimized solution. So, hire a good architect and develop with him a customied architecture project and you will save much more during construction than you saved with a simple standard project.
ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS
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WHY PEOPLE SAY ENGINEERS MAKE CHEAPER ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS?
Engineers do not design architecture projects. Nevertheless, some engineers, sell architecture projects which is something different. The architecture project has enormous consequences on the quality and cost of the construction. It should not be considered a simple bureaucracy otherwise we will have difficult management over the construction and a poor quality of the final work. Contact an architect to develop your architecture project and an engineer or several engineers to develop your technical civil engineering projects and structure engineering projects.
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
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I LIKE MODERN ARCHITECTURE, BUT SOME SAY IT'S EXPENSIVE!
Modern architecture was born with the Industrial Revolution and their consequent change on building systems and processes. The construction with traditional methods was becoming more and more expensive. In that sense, architects invented new forms that were adapted to the needs of the new Industry. So, we can say for sure that modern architects and modern architecture is since the 19th and 20th century the most effective strategy to build a cheaper and efficient construction.
TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE
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TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE MAKES ME MORE COMFORTABLE. IS IS LESS ENERGY EFFICIENT?
It is important to distinguish between traditional architecture and traditional construction. Nowadays, we can have a traditional architecture built with modern construction methods and with technological and energy efficient construction methods. In that sense if you prefer a traditional architecture for a new building or just to restore or convert an old one you don't need to be worried about energy efficiency.
BUILDING AND DESIGNING A SINGLE HOUSE
Read some frequent asked questions about building and designing a single house.
HOW CAN I BE SURE THAT CONSTRUCTION COSTS KEEP WITHIN MY BUDGET LIMIT?
It's very simple when Utopia architecture practice has all the contract documents completed we are than prepared to start bidding for construction contractors. We choose the company that has the most profitable bid. Afterwards the client signs a contract which incorporates the contract documents designed by the architectural practice. The client has therefore a warranty that no changes will be made or charged and that the project is built with construction quality.
ARCHITECT AND SINGLE HOUSE IN PORTUGAL
Read some frequent asked questions about the architect and single house in Portugal.
I WANT A SINGLE HOUSE IN PORTUGAL. DO YOU PROVIDE 3D MODELS OF THE ARCHITECTURE PROJECT?
Utopia design practice develops architectural services for anyone who wants to build a single house in Portugal. 3d models made digitally or even cardboard models made physically are tools that we share with our clients in order to ensure that what they see easily and approve is what is going to be built.