Efficiency if key for a small firm and drawing is what we do, so we should be good at it. Because of that, it's important to have functional drawing templates to maintain office standards. It shouldn't matter if the project manager is drawing it or...
I don't know about you, but I need some "white noise" to get me through my workday! I like to plug in, put my Bose headset on and tune out the rest of the world while I do construction detailing, 3D rendering, as-built drawings, etc....
At the beginning of every project, we create a workplan and set our design goals (#aggressiverealists). When applying for a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) in Malibu, we know that the project timeline will take at LEAST 9 months and more likely a whole year. Sometimes,...
Check out these interior snapshots from one of our recently completed projects: DARK HORSE RANCH Look at those ceilings! #centennialwoods Follow me down the polished concrete path. Powder Puff Deserted Island. Lets get cooking! Because rolling towels looks better...
Previously in our REVIT tutorials, we were looking at how to construct a base model using drawing information provided by the Client. This can be a difficult task depending on the quality of the information you receive. Is there a survey? Are they AutoCAD drawings?...
As a continuation from our last Revit Best Practices: Adding Information to your Base Model let's look at making some custom components. Let's begin with the Garage Doors. STEP 1: PREPARE AND REVIEW YOUR REFERENCE MATERIAL [caption id="attachment_1251" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] REMEMBER WHAT THE DOORS LOOK LIKE IN THE...
This past weekend the Hayne Architects crew met up in the LA Arts District at DENK Gallery to celebrate the opening of Matthew Anthony Stoke's Camouflage exhibit on display until July 8th. We had a FANTASTIC time! Make sure you check it out! [caption id="attachment_1280" align="aligncenter"...
Continuing last week's post, we are going to look at adding information to our existing base model. This includes identifying and editing floor, wall and roof assemblies as well as adding structure. So where to start...
For a small firm, having graphic standards is crucial to maintaining efficiency and productivity. The need for these standards becomes more apparent when trying to introduce a new team member to "your way of doing things". The graphic rules, which were so clear in my...