The Architect's Guide to Residential Design by Malone, Michael -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Page The Architect’s Guide to Residential Design Copyright Page About the Author Contents Preface Acknowledgments 1 Houses as an Architectural Practice

Houses as an Architectural Practice Who Are the Clients for Houses? Clients as Patrons When Clients Have a Style or Design Concept at the Time They Retain You General Conditions as a Significant Cost for an Architect-Designed House Case Study: The Dot Brandt House

2 How Houses Differ from Commercial and Institutional Projects

Structuring Contracts for Services The Design Process The Construction Process Suggested Structuring of Contracts for Services for Residential Design Work beyond the Traditional Architectural Scope How Do You Charge for Services?

Percentage Fees Per-Square-Foot Fees Hourly Fees Hybrid Fee Structure Negotiating Consultant Fees Fees during Bidding and Negotiation with the Contractor Project over Budget and Fees for Value Engineering Construction Administration Fees Fees for Services during Financing of the Project The Value of Your Fees versus Those of Your Competition

Sample Proposal Agreement for Architectural Services Agreement for Professional Services

Scope of Work Design Construction Documents Bidding and Permitting Construction Administration Fees and Terms Recap of Estimated Fees Schedule Statement of Jurisdiction Conclusion

Case Study: The Bass House

3 Design and Documentation for Houses

The First Step: Identifying the Budget for the Project Communicating Design Ideas

Insight into the Role Computers Play in Architectural Education

Computers Misused by Architects Designing the Whole Project Using the Computer Do Computer Skills Conceal Poor Design Skills?

Building Information Modeling BIM and Sustainable Design Computers in Feature Animation Is There Still a Role for Drawing? Starting to Work with Your Clients The First Design Meeting Programming Programming Questionnaire Analyzing the Program Outline Schedule for the Design Process Introducing Architectural Vocabulary to Your Clients Actions for the Next Meeting Initiating Design Activities Elements of Houses as Typically Grouped Making the First Plans Presenting Design Concepts The Importance of Presentation Drawings Models as Presentation Tools Obtaining Design Approvals from the Clients Selecting Materials Selecting Finishes The Role of Consultants Determining Completion of the Design Process

Construction Documents Scheduling and Defining Construction Document Activities Organizing the Set of Construction Drawings A0.00 Cover Sheet, General Notes, Schedules, and Information A1.00 Site Plans and Site Details A2.00 Plans A3.00 Elevations A4.00 Building Sections A5.00 Interior Elevations A6.00 Section Details A7.00 Details A8.00 Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Specifications Case Study: The Bennett House

4 Bidding or Negotiating with Contractors

Bidding and Construction Soft Bidding the Job before You Start Design Bidding the Project The Lowest Qualified Price—the Goal of Bidding or Pricing a Project Materials for Bidding the Project Adequate Materials to Properly Price a Project Typical Materials for Bidding and Pricing a Project Instructions to Bidders The Drawings The Specifications Preselected Subcontractors and Suppliers Soils Report Miscellaneous Items to Support the Pricing Process Topographic Survey Map to the Site Permitting Authority Contact Information Paying for the Bidding Materials Identifying and Qualifying Potential Contractors Checking Contractor References Custom Home Builders versus General Contractors Strategies for Bidding or Pricing a Project Competitive Bidding of Projects Outline Schedule as a Part of the Competitive Bid Negotiated Contracts Hybrid Bidding and Negotiation Addendums Issued during Bidding or Pricing

Allowances in Bids and Contracts

Items That Make Sense to Be Covered by Allowances Items That Do Not Make Sense to Be Carried as Allowances Change Order and Professional Fee Compensation for Allowances during Construction Bid Forms Bids over Budget Value Engineering Case Study: The Fifield-Roseberry House

5 Cutting the Contract

Parties to the Contract Articles of the Contract Contract Documents Project Schedule Contract Amount or Contract Sum Insurance Provisions of the Contract The Contract The Work Owner Contractor Architect Changes to the Project Contract Time Payment Terms Retainage Substantial Completion Final Completion and Final Payment Governing Law Termination of the Contract Evaluating the Contract Provisions Case Study: The Hackney House

6 Construction Administration and the Building Process

What Professional Services Should You Provide during Construction? Services Typically Part of Construction Administration Significant Portion of Services and Fees Provided during Construction Administration No Agreement for Construction Administration Services with Owner Professional Compensation during the Construction Process Interpretation of the Contract Documents Preconstruction Meeting Field Observation and Field Visits Scheduled On-Site Project Meetings Typical Field Report

Transmittal Cover Letter for Field Report Trip Report

Importance of Diplomacy in a Field Report Photographs in Field Reports Review of Shop Drawings and Submittals Sample List of Items to Be Submitted to the Architect as Shop Drawings or Submittals Approval of Payment Applications and Certifications for Payment Approval of Change Orders Certification of Substantial Completion Creation of the Punch List Final Payment Unofficial Services You Will Provide during Construction Administration Conflicts in the Construction Documents Conflict Resolution between the Contractor and Owner Identifying Vendors and Resources for the Contractor to Provide Materials Specified in the Construction Documents Coordinating Owners’ Vendors during Construction Coordinating Problems with Concealed Field Conditions Creating the “Official” and “Neutral” Record of Communications Keeping a Log of Changes Value of Foundation Surveys during Layout on the Site Nonconforming Work Owners Unhappy with the Design as Constructed Case Study: The Connally Lodge The Ultimate Texas House Bidding The Project to a Selected Group of Contractors Budgets That Impose Discipline Owner Communication and Direction through E-mail Contractor’s Willingness to Support Owners as a Problem Termination of the Contractor and Impact on the Project and Project Team The Arbitration Poor Administration of the Contract Lessons Learned

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