Do Architects Get Paid for Tender Stage Work? What the Fee Actually Covers
Tendering is part of an architect's basic services under both AIA and RIBA appointments, yet it carries one of the smallest fee shares....
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Architecture Crit Presentation: How to Present Your Project With Confidence
The crit is where a good project can fall apart and an average one can hold its ground. This guide breaks down what...
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PhotoRoom Review for Architects: Cleaning Up Renders on Your Phone
The app ecommerce sellers use for product cutouts has found a second life with architects. This review tests PhotoRoom on real renders, covering...
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ARki Review: AR Room Planner and 3D Visualization on Mobile
ARki has been a fixture in architectural augmented reality since before AI rendering apps arrived. This review breaks down its LiDAR scanning, model...
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How to Write a Planning Statement for a Residential Project
A planning statement ties a residential scheme to local and national planning policy. This guide covers what to include, when a house extension...
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Gross Internal Area and Net Internal Area: What’s the Difference?
The difference between Gross Internal Area and Net Internal Area shapes how buildings are valued and leased. This breakdown covers what each measurement...
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Adobe Express Review: Is It Fast Enough for an Architect’s Presentation Graphics?
A hands-on review of Adobe Express for architects, covering how it handles presentation boards, quick social graphics, background removal, and logos. Includes a...
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PlanGrid Review: What Happened to It and Whether to Still Use It
Once a go-to mobile app for jobsite drawings, PlanGrid now runs in maintenance mode under Autodesk. This review breaks down its current features,...
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