nice one

Nice thread.

n3xt:


How about raised bungalows? Bungalows with a pent floor.

Raised bungalows are nice concept. Visited my boss residence in his village. From the exterior view I thought it was just a bungalow, stepping into the building my perception changed seeing the pent floor with 3 bedrooms, two store and a sitting room.

xmileeasy:

Raised bungalows are nice concept. Visited my boss residence in his village. From the exterior view I thought it was just a bungalow, stepping into the building my perception changed seeing the pent floor with 3 bedrooms, two store and a sitting room.

Very correct. Who could have imagined that the building attached is a bungalow with a pent structure.

Lighter load. Safer structure. Yet beautifully crafted.

There are so many beautiful concept like this around. We only need creative designers and architects.

Thanks for sharing on this thread.

nice one

n3xt:
7. Architect, designer and builder disagree on aspects of the build

Sometimes, when the architect is left to himself to create a wow, he might go ahead to do things that are not only difficult to build but can give rise to conflict among the contractor and the owner.
For this reason, everyone involved in the design and construction of any project should be carried along from the design stage when the building is still on paper.
The major areas where conflicts arise in design works includes roof designs (the height and the materials), foundation design, concealing ancilliary services etc.

that is why it's better if the architect also take up a supervisory role as in project manage the construction at times ,by so doing he educates and gives a better understanding of the design to the handlers of the project,being an architect myself I have come across client who insist they want their own contractor to handle a construction ,what do you do in this situation , you have produce a very complex design which the client is in love with,but can you vouch for those who will handle it ,that is why as as an architect if you are producing a wow you yourself must have a complete understanding of the construction methodology so that you yourself won't be found wanting should their be a problem when work is in progress.

the architect should consult a professional Surveyor for the preliminary knowledge of the site i.e survey plan

yuskol03:
the architect should consult a professional Surveyor for the preliminary knowledge of the site i.e survey plan

I think a preliminary site visit should be a must for any design architect prior to designing any building. Most of the time, people just buy architectural plans online without site visit only to discover that some of the design elements won't fit the lot they purchase.

Critical factors to pay attention to includes the topography of the land, the soil condition, the streetscape (I hate designs that put a round peg in a square hole eg. Putting a 3 level building in midst of bungalows), orientation (at times the main design are placed in areas where you hardly notice them), position to maximize good airflow and so many more.

I'm sure we will all agree these are no fault of the client. He's not the professional here.

Architectural Designs | Ideal Distances

This might help one or two people when planning their buildings.

n3xt:



Very correct. Who could have imagined that the building attached is a bungalow with a pent structure.

Lighter load. Safer structure. Yet beautifully crafted.

There are so many beautiful concept like this around. We only need creative designers and architects.

Thanks for sharing on this thread.

Thanks sir, although I am not an architect but working with them have rub off on me, sometimes they mistakenly call me Arc.......

n3xt:


I think a preliminary site visit should be a must for any design architect prior to designing any building. Most of the time, people just buy architectural plans online without site visit only to discover that some of the design elements won't fit the lot they purchase.

Critical factors to pay attention to includes the topography of the land, the soil condition, the streetscape (I hate designs that put a round peg in a square hole eg. Putting a 3 level building in midst of bungalows), orientation (at times the main design are placed in areas where you hardly notice them), position to maximize good airflow and so many more.

I'm sure we will all agree these are no fault of the client. He's not the professional here.

in view of these, a good consultation with a professional Surveyor at the preliminary and finishing stage of a particular environmental development will enhance a sustainable meaningful development.

Architectural Design | Ideal Ventilation to Maximize Airflow and Warmth in Winter

Please take note the position changes with the building orientation.

Architectural Designs | Ideal Furniture Sizes and Spaces to Maximize Good Circulation.

It's not compulsory to have this arrangement by default but it should help to make best of our designs.
There are so many good designs on paper but they're non-functional when built because of lack of good space planning.

I still say that form must follow function

valdetino:
Nice one op but Client should know that is not everybody that answers Architect is truly an Architect.
If u need an Architect make sure the person has at least Msc in Architecture, many draftsmen are in town claiming Architect because they managed to do a small Job, those men are really spoiling the name of Architects in this country.

Clients please be WISE, use your HEAD.

And how many Msc Architecture holders truly know what Architecture should be??

Professional bodies should restrict and sanction surveyors, estate managers, civil engineers, etc from also taking up the work of an architect.
It's disrespectful and it can lead to future hazard.

That's how I saw one medical doctor who has building design projects, just because he has learnt how to use AutoCAD

toys2seven:
Professional bodies should restrict and sanction surveyors, estate managers, civil engineers, etc from also taking up the work of an architect.
It's disrespectful and it can lead to future hazard.

That's how I saw one medical doctor who has building design projects, just because he has learnt how to use AutoCAD

Suffice to say the government has failed us in Nigeria woefully.

Buildings collapse because the Standard Organization are sleeping while substandard iron rods are been sold into the market. Of course, where there's no consequence, evil will triumph.

How do we explain learning design within 4 weekends. What will the person be taught?

ifeanyi83:


And how many Msc Architecture holders truly know what Architecture should be??

Are you listening to yourself?
Pls don't comment because u want to talk.

m sorry bro I totally disagree an architect will always satisfy is Client am a student of architecture

valdetino:
Nice one op but Client should know that is not everybody that answers Architect is truly an Architect.
If u need an Architect make sure the person has at least Msc in Architecture, many draftsmen are in town claiming Architect because they managed to do a small Job, those men are really spoiling the name of Architects in this country.

Clients please be WISE, use HEAD.

Msc ke? Have you ever seen an HNd holder you will bow proudly a polytechnic student

n3xt:



Very correct. Who could have imagined that the building attached is a bungalow with a pent structure.

Lighter load. Safer structure. Yet beautifully crafted.

There are so many beautiful concept like this around. We only need creative designers and architects.

Thanks for sharing on this thread.

Can you share other angles of this bungalow?

msogunro:



Can you share other angles of this bungalow?

Just this for now.

valdetino:
Nice one op but Client should know that is not everybody that answers Architect is truly an Architect.
If u need an Architect make sure the person has at least Msc in Architecture, many draftsmen are in town claiming Architect because they managed to do a small Job, those men are really spoiling the name of Architects in this country.

Clients please be WISE, use your HEAD.

.unfortunately, the MSC guarantees nothing! Someone without it may prove better.

faorex:
Msc ke? Have you ever seen an HNd holder you will bow proudly a polytechnic student

Bros Architecture is not only about the fine 3Ds u see everywhere there is more to Architecture than those pics.

ADAMUdaCOWBOY:
.unfortunately, the MSC guarantees nothing! Someone without it may prove better.

Yes MAY but for you to be a registered Architect you must have it.

n3xt:


Suffice to say the government has failed us in Nigeria woefully.

Buildings collapse because the Standard Organization are sleeping while substandard iron rods are been sold into the market. Of course, where there's no consequence, evil will triumph.

How do we explain learning design within 4 weekends. What will the person be taught?

As in, the worst part is that those who think they've been taught become so eager to take up "real" projects, since their "teachers" only care about the money. It's sad really. One country, too many "archi-tects".

Really sad situation.

valdetino:

Yes MAY but for you to be a registered Architect you must have it.

You are still committing the same blunder, I am an architect and I have met people with seals who don't know jack about architecture and people with no MSC who are really good.

ADAMUdaCOWBOY:

You are still committing the same blunder, I am an architect and I have met people with seals who don't know jack about architecture and people with no MSC who are really good.

Good to see professionals rising up to this challenge. What must be done to deal with this issues?

ADAMUdaCOWBOY:

You are still committing the same blunder, I am an architect and I have met people with seals who don't know jack about architecture and people with no MSC who are really good.

Bros I can only speak for my self, anybody that has an Msc in Architecture and he or she can't perform is a disgrace to Architecture.

But we must get things right in Architecture because they way Architectural practice is going in our country now if it continues we may be out of the biz in the next 20years.
We Architects must come together and have one mind and one voice and this can be achieved through our professional body.