ARCHITECT AND RESIDENTIAL OR HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS, TOURISM DEVELOPMENTS
Here are frequent asked questions about the architect and residential or housing developments, industrial developments, tourism developments.
WHAT BUILDING OR DEVELOPMENTS TYPES ARE DESIGNED BY THE ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE?
Our architects have large experience under almost all building or developments types. So, if you are interested on developing Industrial Units, Light Engineering Workshops, Day Centres, Call Centres, Churches, Restaurants, Petrol Stations, Supermarkets, Shops, Offices, Pharmacies, Waste Transfer Stations, Individual Houses, Housing Developments, Extensions, Alterations, Conservation, Restoration and Interiors or even Private Indoor Swimming Pools just talk to us and we will provide you with all the information you need.
ARCHITECTS, URBAN PLANNING, URBANISM AND MASTER PLANS
Here are frequent asked questions about architects, urban planning, urbanism and master plans.
HOW ARE ARCHITECTS RELATED WITH ENGINEERS WHEN DESIGNING PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS?
Architects develop architecture, which consists on designing streets and public spaces, the size of each property, a feasibility study for each property, building regulations for each property, Engineers develop the necessary infrastructures allowing a perfect functioning of the property development as a whole: electricity, lighting, communications, hydraulic, structure. Both architects and engineers work together for a profitable real estate or property development.
PLANNING APPEALS AND PLANNING APPROVALS FOR CUSTOM DESIGN HOMES
Here are frequent asked questions about planning appeals and planning approvals for custom design homes.
BESIDE PLANNING APPROVALS, WHAT OTHER SERVICES ARCHITECTS PROVIDE?
Architects provide services on the following areas: -applicable codes and regulations, and assistance in the governmental review process; -investigation, evaluation, consultation, and advice; -planning, schematic and preliminary studies, designs, working drawings, and specifications; -coordination of services and/or documents by technical and special consultants; -technical assistance in the preparation of bid documents and agreements between clients and contractors; -contract administration; -construction observation
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND HIRE AN ARCHITECT
Here are frequent asked questions about real estate development projects and hire an architect.
SHOULD I HIRE AN ARCHITECT FOR MY BUILDING PROJECT
Legislation may vary according to the specific country, but real estate development projects that normally require hiring an architect include: -single-family dwellings of conventional wood-frame construction that are not more than two stories and basement in height; -multiple dwellings containing no more than four dwelling units that are of conventional wood-frame construction, not more than two stories and basement in height, and not more than four dwelling units per lot; -garages or other structures added to dwellings of wood-frame construction that are not more than two stories and basement in height; -agricultural and ranch buildings of wood-frame construction, unless the building official deems that an undue risk to the public health, safety, or welfare is involved; -nonstructural or nonseismic storefronts, interior alterations or additions, fixtures, cabinetwork, furniture, or other appliances or equipment, including nonstructural work necessary to provide for their installation; -nonstructural or nonseismic alterations or additions to any building necessary for the installation of storefronts, interior alterations or additions, fixtures, cabinetwork, furniture, appliances, or equipment, provided those alterations do not change or affect the structural system or safety of the building
PROJECT ARCHITECT AND PROJECT MANAGER
Here are frequent asked questions about the project architect and the project manager.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PROJECT ARCHITECT AND THE PROJECT MANAGER
The specific tasks of a project architect are usually associated with architectural design, construction materials & methods and the production of construction documents (floor plans, elevations, etcetera). Other responsibilities range from client relations to zoning and building code management, material specifications, maintaining quality control by checking and making revisions to shop drawings. The Project architect usually works in concert with a Project Manager who is responsible for the budget and the whole architectural design team including all consultants (engineers, cost estimators, interior designers, landscape architects). An Architectural project manager is a project manager in the field of architecture. It has many of the same skills as their counterpart in the construction industry. An architect will often work closely with the construction project manager in the office of the General contractor, and at the same time, coordinate the work of the design team and numerous consultants who contribute to a construction project, and manage communication with the client. The issues of budget, scheduling, and quality-control are the responsibility of the Project Manager in an architect's office.
ARCHITECT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
Here are frequent asked questions about the architect and feasibility studies.
I WANT TO BUY A REAL PROPERTY IN PORTUGAL, DO I NEED AN ARCHITECT AND A FEASIBILITY STUDY?
You do not need an architect to buy a real property in Portugal. Nevertheless, we strongly advise you to contact one of our architects and ask for a feasibility study. You will prevent any future problem with planning approvals and be sure that your investment on real estate property will be profitable. So contact our architects whether you plan to invest on Residential Projects, Refurbishments & Extensions, New Individual Dwellings, Refurbishments & Extensions or even any Commercial Projects.