Architecture Terms: Building Strategies

Architecture Terms: Building Strategies

In the previous post, we discussed some commonly-used terms regarding green, sustainable, and resilient architecture. We can now explore some of the building strategies these architectural designs implement. Passive Solar Passive Solar is a strategy of building that...
Architecture Terms: Standards And Frameworks

Architecture Terms: Standards And Frameworks

In part one and part two of our series of definitions, we defined some terms and strategies to help familiarize you with sustainability in architecture. We now present four terms that focus on standards and frameworks. They are common terms found while researching...
Drawings or Documents?

Drawings or Documents?

Originally published DECEMBER 3, 2015 Architects draw buildings. At least that is the common perception of what we do. In the colloquial, we make blueprints (but that is another topic).  And while it is true that we draw buildings (among other things), it is only a...
What are sealed documents?

What are sealed documents?

Originally published FEBRUARY 4, 2016 All new construction and alterations of existing buildings require a permit. In order to obtain a permit for commercial buildings in Ohio, signed and sealed documents are required. So what are these so-called “sealed...
When do I have to hire an Architect?

When do I have to hire an Architect?

Originally published: JUNE 25, 2015 Most people will likely go their whole lives without ever hiring an architect. Others will hire an architect because of a perceived need. Yet others will hire an architect because of a real need. So, when do you have to hire an...