by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 3, 2020 | Architects, General Architecture, Property Development
Pre-design is the first steps to a property development. In this phase the owner and architect establish and analyze a set of conditions and research that will establish the framework and requirements for the building development. This includes site analysis, zoning,...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 10, 2024 | General Architecture, NYC Zoning, Property Development
Zoning is a set of laws or codes that dictate the rules for what one can build on a property. The zoning codes limit the location, size, shape, and use of buildings. A zoning analysis is an architectural study to determine the legal development rights of a property....
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 22, 2023 | Architects, Architectural Services, General Architecture
What is a Registered Architect? A Registered Architect in the United States means that the architect has fulfilled all the requirements for licensing and has been issued a license by one or more states. Architects must apply to be licensed in multiple states within...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 19, 2024 | Architects, General Architecture
There are 5 design phases to architectural services. They are (in order) Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding, and Construction Administration. These phases are the breakdown of how architects define their design services. They are the...