A Workflow for Early-Stage Architect-Engineer Collaboration
It’s the paradox of early design: the most important decisions are made when architects have the least time to evaluate them thoroughly or engage with the broader team.
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How Architecture Firms Innovate: Three Practices Firm Leaders Can Use to Integrate New Technologies
Architecture firms are innovating by integrating new technologies into their every day practices. Find out more about these technologies here.
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Measuring Daylight: Dynamic Daylighting Metrics & What They Mean for Designers
With the use of sDA and ASE as dynamic daylighting metrics, architects can make better design decisions. Use this SketchUp resource to learn more.
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Four Schematic Design Studies Every Architect Should Do
The right analysis at the right time can provide important insights. Here are four studies architects can incorporate into early design to maximize their impact.
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Six Metrics Every Architect Should Know (And How to Use Them)
These six performance metrics should be used by every architect. Learn what the metrics are and how to use them in your projects.
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Studying the Impact of Shading on Thermal Comfort: A Step-By-Step Guide
Carl Sterner explores the impact of shading on thermal comfort with a step-by-step guide. Watch as he uses SketchUp, Excel, and Sefaira's Thermal Comfort analysis.
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Visualizing Daylight Factor & Illuminance Levels
Architects can now toggle quickly between daylight factor visualization and illuminance levels in two recently released update when using Sefaira.
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Passive Design in 6 Steps: A Guide for Beginners
“Where do I begin?” is a common question in performance analysis. Here’s a six-step methodology that will have you analyzing passive design strategies like a pro.
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How Moseley Architects Uses Analysis to Leverage Design Creativity
Moseley Architects, a full service architecture and engineering firm, places emphasis on integrating performance analysis to leverage design creativity.
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Why Rules of Thumb Don’t Work for Passive Design
Ever wonder why rules of thumb don't work for passive design? Many early design rules can turn out to be unreliable. Read our blog to learn more about SketchUp!
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Achieving the LEED v4 Integrative Process Credit
The Integrative Process credit in LEED v4 asks design teams to explore energy and water related imrpovements early in design. SketchUp gives you the requirements you need.
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