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architect working at desk 1Demystifying Architects: 15 Things a Responsible Architect Won’t (Normally) do

Let’s get this straight, an architect is trained in the practice of Architecture and is responsible for the design of a project & making sure it gets build according to the contract documents he or she produced. More on that …. [Read more]

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The Architectural Process & the Standard Deliverables Expected when Commissioning an Architect in the Philippines

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Building something architectsBuilding something? 10 Honest Reasons Why You Should Hire an Architect & Other Professionals

Planning on building something? Whether this is something as small as that long-planned bathroom makeover or as big as a new office building for your business, it is always a fool-proof move to hire professionals trained in the correct fields …. [Read more]

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diy steve carrellTo DIY or Not to DIY (Do-It-Yourself): 3 Projects That You Can DIY and 5 Projects You Really Should Not

Let’s face it, times are hard and we all want to save a little money any chance or way we got. So, when is it alright to do it yourself? Table of ContentsTo DIY or Not to DIY: AEC Industry …. [Read more]

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working with an architectBuilding something? The Fresh & Simple Guide on Working with an Architect, the Architect’s Process and What to Expect

What does an Architect do, how does working with one benefit you and how can hiring an architect actually produce savings & value for the client! These and many other questions will be settled in this short article today! This …. [Read more]

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Bringing Your Dream Home To Life: Our Philosophy

Bringing your dream home to life is no easy task but with our firm’s design philosophy guiding our collaboration, it may just be a lot easier for you. The Essence of Tropical Modernism Imagine being inside your home or office …. [Read more]

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My First Blog Post, Cheers!

Welcome to my blog! From my years as an apprentice in an architectural firm, I had always thought about starting my own blog – a blog to share my thoughts on the inner workings of the profession, knowledge I have …. [Read more]

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Hello there!

My name is Jeff McDaniel and I'm an architect based in Philippines. I made this blog as a medium to share my thoughts, knowledge and interests to people across the world. I'm greatly interested in the future of design, architecture & building science, what adaptations we must make and how technologies influence our lives & profession. That's not all there is to this online journal of mine though, as I will be discussing other facets of life in general.

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