Architectural Revolution

Design doesn't begin without considering a few things first for a successful and worthy project. Design Considerations is a series that would look at some factors that come into play for an architect when designing your project. The second instalment of the series is Light, which looks at how it would affect a building design. Ziwu takes you through what an architect would think of when consid...

Design doesn't begin without considering a few things first for a successful and worthy project. Design Considerations is a series that would look at some factors that come into play for an architect when designing your project. The first instalment of the series is Views, which look at how it is considered from within the site and the surroundings of the site. Ziwu takes you through what an a...

Case Study. Is it something you are aware of? Or is it something architects only know and use? Doubtful, but architects use a case study on a daily for your projects when designing. It helps to have a clear direction on what is possible for any project. In this chapter, Ziwu will take you through what a case study is and how architects use it in designing for your projects. Connect with me on Twit...

Passivhaus is a housing standard used to improve the energy efficiency of houses when designing them. In this chapter, Ziwu takes you through what Passivhaus is and how it can benefit your home when its strategies are applied during the design phase. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09 Notes https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/passivha...

Feasibility studies help to determine if a design project is worth doing. Architects conduct this study and provide you with options for your project if necessary. In this episode, you would get to know what a feasibility study is about, and then you would be able to decide for yourself if you need one for your project, especially if you are unsure of what to do. Connect with me on Twitter > ht...

Studying and analysis a site is done before an architect begins to design a project for you (their client). A good architect always performs a site study before getting into a design as it helps to create a building suited for only that particular location. This is where the design begins to take shape. In this episode, Ziwu unveils the mystery of a site study that all good architects conduct to c...

In designing any building, there are certain conditions that are factored by every architect. These conditions help create a building design that you appreciate, live, and work in. Ziwu talks about these factors every good architect makes in creating a building, made just for you. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09 Notes https://www.the...

In this episode, Ziwu talks about the many architectural services that have never been mentioned before. These services are performed by architects all over the world and yet are not known to clients until they are suggested by an architect during specific projects. The services are usually put together to create proposals for a building project when you are in need of them. Ziwu takes you through...

There are a series of steps an architect goes through in designing a building and making it a reality. Design Process is a series that would look into detail at the steps an architect takes to develop a building for a client. As the sixth and last instalment of the series, the Contract Administration Phase looks at the administration of building construction done by a contractor. In this episode,...

There are a series of steps an architect goes through in designing a building and making it a reality. Design Process is a series that would look into detail at the steps an architect takes to develop a building for a client. The fifth instalment of the series is the Bidding and Negotiation Phase, which looks at selecting the right general contractor for a project. In this episode, Ziwu takes you...

There are a series of steps an architect goes through in designing a building and making it a reality. Design Process is a series that would look into detail at the steps an architect takes to develop a building for a client. The fourth instalment of the series is the Construction Documents Phase, which looks at the development of drawing sets to be used in constructing a building. In this episode...

There are a series of steps an architect goes through in designing a building and making it a reality. Design Process is a series that would look into detail at the steps an architect takes to develop a building for a client. The third instalment of the series is the Design Development Phase, which looks at further developing the foundational design created. In this episode, Ziwu talks about what...

There are a series of steps an architect goes through in designing a building and making it a reality. Design Process is a series that would look into detail at the steps an architect takes to develop a building for a client. The second instalment of the series is the Schematic Design Phase, which looks at creating a foundation and basis for a building design. In this episode, Ziwu talks about how...

There are a series of steps an architect goes through in designing a building and making it a reality. Design Process is a series that would look into detail at the steps an architect takes to develop a building for a client. The first instalment of the series is the Pre-Design Phase, which looks at establishing a framework and certain requirements before developing a building. Ziwu takes you thro...

Architectural Revolution is beginning another book with more information that aims to revolutionise your thinking of architecture. Find out what Ziwu has in store for you this year.

The first book comes to an end, and there are some few things Ziwu talks about including what comes next.  New things are on the way and you get to find out what they are.  Notes Check out the amazing sounds of Ssnowbeatz on:  Instagram - https://instagram.com/ssnowbeatz1?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ssnowbeatzGhg?t=J89TV0-7SIM7uBz245wJAw&s=09  Yo...

What exactly does an Electrical Engineer bring to a building project? Is their only purpose to provide power to a building?  Find out in this episode the value an Electrical Engineer brings to a building project and to you as a client.

In this episode, Ziwu talks about the roles of a Mechanical Engineer.  The roles performed by one enables a building to function mechanically and up to the standards put forth by national and international standards. 

In this episode, you get to know what I know on what the structural engineer's role is on a building project.  Discover the huge amounts of value they offer your project that will make it a huge success.

Having an Architect to copy and create an exact match of an existing design should be a crime.  Doing so creates no benefits for anyone, when the creativity and expertise of the Architect is available at any given time.  No one should contract an Architect to copy an existing design. In this episode Ziwu talks about why you shouldn't hire an architect for such services.

Clients have always been on the hunt for architects and chosen one out of many to handle their projects. What if that is no longer available?  What if architects now choose the best clients to work with and create something just right for them?  How you become the best client for your architect, can determine the success of your project. In this episode, you'll find out the things architects can a...

Having a green home doesn't just improve your environment, but your lifestyle as well. It promotes eco-friendly, economical and healthy living through various sustainable principles.  Find out the 7 special ways to begin to make a home greener and get you on your way to a greener lifestyle.  Notes.  1. Steve Cimino. www.topicarchitecture.com/articles/6372507-five-easy-ways-to-make-y...

Taking a look at pre-contract and post-contract services aids one to have an idea of the various services performed by an architect and the accompanying charges attached to them.  This doesn't only encompass the range of services an architect performs, but also includes additional services which arise in various projects from time to time. 

Having a bit of knowledge of the professional charges and fees Architects apply to their services, would help you to understand what is possible in engaging an architect and how you can create an estimated budget for those services.  The scale of professional charges describes how architects can charge for the services you may require from them, whether it is a partial service, normal service...

Continuing from the various ways Architect's charge for their services, Ziwu goes into detail on out-of-pocket expenses that are incurred for certain services rendered by Architects.  It is these expenses that are unknown to clients and can some sometimes come as a shock, when seen on an invoice sent from an Architect for works done on their behalf.