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The questions we are asked most during architectural projects, answered with short summaries, process diagrams and comparisons.
How is an architectural project prepared in Revit?
From massing to construction drawings: concept, permit and construction sheets produced from one Revit model.
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How are architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical designs coordinated in one model?
Shared grids and levels, Navisworks clash detection, ceiling heights, shafts and plant room decisions.
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How are room schedules and area calculations done in Revit?
Room and area objects, gross and net area, floor area ratio checks, unit area tables and room finish schedules.
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How is a façade modelled in Revit and coordinated with engineering?
Curtain wall systems, panel layout, slab edge and anchor details, solar control and façade quantities.
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Phases and design options in Revit: how are renovation and renewal projects managed?
Existing, demolished and new elements; alternative plan and façade options; coordination in retrofit and renewal.
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How is a family health center designed?
Patient flow, waiting, consultation and vaccination rooms, hygiene and accessibility in primary care buildings.
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How is a convention and conference center designed?
Main auditorium and divisible halls, foyer, crowd management, acoustics and service flows.
Read article →How does the architectural design process work?
From brief to tender package: the 6 stages of an architectural project, what each delivers and the decisions the client must make.
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How does the architectural process work in urban regeneration?
Risky building assessment, owners' decision, zoning analysis, allocation model and permits under Türkiye's Law No. 6306.
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What does an interior design project include?
Concept, layout, ceiling and floor plans, lighting, joinery details and material schedule.
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What are the design criteria in mosque architecture?
Qibla orientation, prayer hall capacity, women's section, ablution, acoustics and light.
Read article →How do you choose façade materials?
Stone, ceramic, composite, fibre cement, brick, glass and ETICS compared on climate, fire, maintenance and cost.
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FAR (Emsal/KAKS) and TAKS: what are they?
How floor area ratio and ground coverage are calculated, with a worked example and what else to read in a zoning certificate.
Read article →What is the difference between gross and net area?
Net, gross and total gross area explained, and why listing figures differ from the space you live in.
Read article →How do you get a building permit in Türkiye?
Required documents, the application process, permit validity and the occupancy permit.
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How is a data center designed architecturally?
White and grey space, security layers, floor height, equipment routes and phased growth.
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How do you choose a site for a data center?
Power, fibre, seismic and flood risk, climate, access, zoning and room to grow.
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What is a mixed-use building and how is it designed?
Combining housing, offices and retail: separate entrances, parking, structure, fire safety and acoustics.
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Open-plan or private offices?
Open-plan, private and hybrid offices compared on productivity, acoustics, space and cost.
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What is architectural 3D visualisation for?
Renders, animation and virtual tours: how visualisation speeds up decisions and what makes a good image.
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How is landscape design done?
Site analysis, hard and soft landscape, planting, drainage, irrigation and lighting.
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What is passive design?
Six principles of energy-efficient architecture: orientation, envelope, windows, shading, daylight and ventilation.
Read article →How is a school building designed?
Site layout, classroom orientation and daylight, circulation, acoustics and flexibility.
Read article →Accessible architecture: how do you design a barrier-free building?
Entrances, ramps, doors, lifts, accessible toilets, wayfinding and the TS 9111 standard.
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