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The Indispensable Marketing Tool for Architects

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
Gen Wright asked:


Many years ago, when 3D technology was not readily available, architects, developers and real estate agents often encountered difficulty communicating their proyects and ideas. They relied on 2D drawings and images, largely ineffective and prone to cause misunderstandings. As a result, a lot of time is wasted in unnecessary communications to clear up such misunderstandings. But why is a 2D representation not an effective communication tool?

The problem with a 2D drawing is that it’s not a very good visual aid. In other words, it doesn’t really help the viewer in a way that closes the gap between visualization and reality. What one sees on a 2D image, and the concept that forms in the individual’s mind, can be very different from another viewer. So a lot of time and patience is required to clarify the concepts.

The marketing process usually works like this: The real estate agent first speaks to a potential buyer, and the buyer communicates his or her needs and wants to the agent. Assuming that the agent gets it right the first time round (which is unlikely), the agent then communicates those needs and wants to the architect. Even at this early stage, it can get rather confusing. Therefore, it is common for buyers to speak directly to architects to prevent miscommunication.

The architect then draws up some plans and proposes the plans to the buyer. The goal is to ultimately find a balance between what is needed, what is required, and the budget available. The proposed plans may require several rounds of modifications before anything can be confirmed.

As you can see, the above process can take month. It makes things worse if the architect and the buyer are living in different countries. That will make communications even more difficult. Fortunately, with the evolution of technology, 3D representations of the property can now be presented in digital format. When you have a 3D representation, everyone can be on the same page. There is no need for mental visualizations. Everything has taken form in the virtual world. 3D representations, as visual aids, are the most effective tool because the are the most accurate representations of reality. No other visual aid can achieve the same results.

Therefore, architects, real estate agents and developers often find 3D visualization software an indispensable marketing tool. It helps them shorten the selling and development cycle. If the buyer rejects a proposal or asks for some changes, a new proposal can be revised or created from scratch in a very short amount of time. With 3D visualization software, architects can now create image galleries of each and every room – the living room, thestudy room, master bedroom, etc. The buyer will also be able to review the 3D plans and if the images look appealing enough, the buyer may just sign on the dotted line.



Travis

 

How Architects Can Easily Choose Vertical Blinds

Friday, February 20th, 2009
Judith Persit asked:


ure is the process by which a structure is designed and planned. Architects are professionals who are trained and expert in building planning and function. As part of this process, architects will often be asked to develop the interiors of a facility. This is not out of the question, as the form and function are part of the general task, and an architect should be on the forefront of design. As a result, one should not be surprised to be asked to help layout the offices and select furnishings. On the contrary, architects should do these as a matter of course in their designs. When planning the layout of the interior, the plans will indicate how the space shall be engaged. This is not just for simplicity, but for function as well. It is imperative that the restrooms be indicated for plumbing. In the same way, one can begin to know about which types of window treatments are called for in the building spaces. Once the needs are setup, one can begin to seek out the products, and thus the suppliers of the blinds in a project. For a proper selection of a supplier for vertical blinds, a professional will want to know the supplier well. Standard blinds may be very easy and seem simple, and more complicated specified vertical blinds may be very difficult to match, and thus more expensive than needed. Vertical blinds come in many different control systems. The controls system durability is important, but the reality is that the material hanging, the vertical blinds slats are more likely to be damaged and broken prior to any real destruction of a decent vertical blind track. Thus, the blinds supplier should offer a high quality, but not necessarily an extreme, track system. A blinds supplier should be able to easily state whether their vertical blinds, or horizontal blinds, will meet with your needs. There may be a tendency for them to simply pass a low quotation price, but when this quotation arrives, one should be prepared to explain the performance attributes of the vertical blinds tracks, as well as the characteristics of the material in the slats. The same should apply to wood blinds and mini blinds. A blinds supplier that cannot answer the technical specifications may not be a top-level supplier, so one should take care in these bids. It is, however, not appropriate to reject all bids for blinds that lack specifics. The details that you may seek might not be the same as a different project, so it is recommended for planners to request the details by listing them. At the same time, it is also incumbent on a project planner, such as an architect, to consider all bids, including those from suppliers who are new to the business. New suppliers will often be more aggressive and this aggression sometimes will result in a higher level of service and support. The same applies to considering blinds suppliers on the internet. The vertical blinds from some websites are high quality and are capable for demanding environments. Contact the site management to learn about their capabilities, and to ensure that they are decent for your needs. An architect is concerned to ensure that the project goes well for his or her part. The blinds element of the project can be very basic and easy, but an architect should be prepared to work with this element, whether planning a home addition, remodeling, or a large campus style project. Vertical blinds are a technical element, complementing a design, as can wood blinds detract from the planning.

Robert
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