The value of architecture in the construction of buildings cannot be neglected. Every single building in existence today can only be made possible with one architectural service or the other.
Be it a home, office, shopping complex, school, etc, the tiniest service of an architect is required. This is to ensure that the right structure for a particular building is enacted, the right construction materials are used, the perfect building plan is drawn, and a host of others.
Following through with this article, you will be informed about the architectural services I offer that will be of utmost importance to you.
1. Interior Design & Rendering
This is the planning, creating and establishing of beautiful indoor spaces. It begins with the process of researching designs that suit you the client. In this, your needs, visions, and even wants for a particular space are clearly understood, and are translated into reality, via several installations.
The activities of interior design involve figuring out where different electricity cables would pass through while designing washrooms and kitchens; the connection of pipelines will be figured out too.
The best colour combinations to use, even the right placement of furniture and gadgets in a given space. The materials to use for a design, and the characteristics of such materials. Determining and accurately positioning these gives the interior of a building the perfect look.
2. Exterior Design & Rendering
The first impression matters as the saying goes. A good first impression increases the chances of a profitable relationship.
This is what exterior design does to a building and its owner.
Exterior design is the process and art of making the outside look of a structure, be it an office complex, a home, a manufacturing site, etc, to look beautiful and appealing, not just to the owner, but also to all and sundry.
It includes elements such as cladding, facades, roofs and even the foundation of such structures. Exterior design helps in examining how a design can affect a location.
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3. 2D Plan Drafting and Drawing
A 2D plan is a two-dimensional illustration that provides a clear overview of a site or building in a digital 2D format. It is used to convey layouts, furniture placements, walls, doors, windows and landscaping. This provides a comprehensive overview of a building which includes the number of rooms, the sizes, and measurements. It also gives information about each part like the geometry and dimensions.
This illustration helps you to see the inside layout of your building before the actual construction work commences.
4. 3D Animation
This is the process of creating moving three-dimensional images in a digital context. It is a computer-generated object that appears on a two-dimensional screen.Â
3D animation allows you to see how the finished product of your building will look like, and how well it will function. It gives you a vision of the project as a whole. It also helps you to make changes, before the structure is worked on.
5. PDF Conversion
This involves turning the data of designs into CAD models such as 2D and 3D. This is important for the following reasons:
- Raw files are complicated to operate on, the best way to use them is by converting them.
- PDF files have no room for editing, so converting them is inevitable since a converted file can be edited.
6. Structural Design
This is the skeletal framework of a building. It is the foundation that ensures the safety and stability of a construction project.Â
This helps to align your desires and concepts with the architect’s idea that brings drawings to reality. With an accurate and rational structural design, the construction process of a building is shortened, since the blueprint is already on the ground. Also, structural design provides you with valuable information, which includes, the foundation, walls, floors, steep beams, material quality, types of roofs, etc.
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7. Mechanical Drawing
This is an in-depth plan or diagram that explains how a component is built. It is used when constructing, renovating, or maintaining structures. Mechanical drawing helps to create objects that are free from errors and avoid delays, or any costly issues. It also provides you with a vivid concept of what needs to be built. It is most importantly, a communication network between the engineers, builders, and architectsÂ
8. Electrical Drawing
This is a visual representation of where all your home’s electrical points will be located. It describes areas like the circuits, the number of switches, the location of Outlets, etc. It also shows the position of lighting fixtures and any electrical appliances.
Electrical drawing is important because it ensures the safety of your home. This is because it aids in the safe and smooth running of the electrical system in your home. It helps you achieve a finished look that any plaster or chopping of your wall may give, this is because, before the walls are plastered, all electrical preparation would have been done.
Electrical drawing also helps your electrician to know where to place everything and the types of materials to work with. It ensures that electrical points are exactly where you want them.
9. Construction Documents
These are files that contain design drawings, product and material specifications, contract requirements, installation details, etc. They provide important information for your building design and serve the purpose of building permit application.
10. VR And AR Visualization
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality give a real-life experience virtually. It is used to create virtual prototypes that help you feel more connected to your project. This is time and cost-effective as in creating a physical prototype.Â
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality visualization address risks and problems that could be faced during the construction process since all aspects of the building will be experienced before actual work commences. This speeds up your decision-making process since immediate access to critical project information is granted.
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11. As-Built Drawings
They are revised sets of drawings a contractor submits when a particular job is completed. They reflect all the changes made during the construction process. These provide the exact rendering of the finished product.
Final ThoughtsÂ
From structural design to mechanical drawing, PDF Conversion, Electrical drawing and all the architectural services discussed in this article, it is evident that at least one of these will be very much needed in the construction of your building. Rendering the service to you will be very valuable in your construction process.
Which of these architectural services would you want me to offer you? Send me an email today, oluseyiomokanye@gmail.com.
