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  • 1.  New Project Type

    Posted 02-22-2018 04:24 PM
    How do you guys approach a new project type in terms of knowing which codes, ordinances, standards, to follow?

    I've done a fair amount of multifamily and it seems like you can go down a rabbit hole trying to chase all
    of the codes, amendments, accessibility, state laws, etc...

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    David Robertson AIA
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  • 2.  RE: New Project Type

    Posted 02-23-2018 06:53 PM
    That's right. You learn new codes. It never ends.

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    David E. Christensen AIA, LEEDap
    Architect and Planner
    Christensen Design Management
    P.O. Box 5068, 1108 11th Street, Suite 304B
    Bellingham, WA 98225
    Office: 360-676-4800, Cel: 360-319-5333
    cdm@masterplanning.com
    http://www.masterplanning.com/




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  • 3.  RE: New Project Type

    Posted 02-26-2018 06:10 PM
    At my current firm, we usually need an FPE in all our Strip TI's and they often provide code consultant services including accessibility requirements. Relative to most architects I've worked with, I'm pretty good with this stuff, but having established relationships with these guys have let me get a little lazy over the past few years, and they really are that much more familiar with the ins and outs of the code. For smaller straightforward jobs we don't utilize their services (though the occasional freebie phone call), but for bigger projects, especially with an unfamiliar typology, I'd drag one of those guys onto the team.



    JUSTUS PANG, AIA, LEED AP

    Las Vegas | Long Beach | Chicago

    1200 South 4th Street, Suite 206
    Las Vegas, Nevada 89104

    O 702.839.1200 | M 510.301.8721
    justus@aptusgroup.com | www.aptusgroup.com





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  • 4.  RE: New Project Type

    Posted 02-28-2018 10:47 AM
    I want to thank everyone that responded to my post.
    The comments are very helpful and eye opening.

    Robert Marrapodi
    Marrapodi Architecture
    21 E. Market St.
    Third Floor
    Rhinebeck NY 12572
    T. 845-876-0733
    M. 845-849-4540


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  • 5.  RE: New Project Type

    Posted 02-24-2018 01:34 PM
    YOU start at the beginning of the code each time and work through page by page….all jobs are different in some way.


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  • 6.  RE: New Project Type

    Posted 02-27-2018 08:50 AM
    Seems like this is the way to go. I have found that, even within similar typologies, there can be little nuances that will throw you off.

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    David Robertson AIA

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  • 7.  RE: New Project Type

    Posted 02-26-2018 08:45 AM
    There are a couple of ways to approach new project types.  One is you just dig and do as much research as you can, hoping you get everything critical figured out.  For projects that are fairly straight forward, single client, new construction, etc., this can be a good approach.  The Second is to partner with another architect with experience in that kind of project.  On more specialized projects this could save a lot of headaches and upset clients.  This could be especially helpful with projects that require State and/or Federal level governmental review such as HUD, FEMA, State Licensed facilities, etc.

    Brad McKenzie, AIA
    Assistant Director of Business Operations
    Project Architect






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  • 8.  RE: New Project Type

    Posted 02-27-2018 10:10 PM
    Our profession requires constant learning and I fear the over specialization has a diminished effectiveness. Our office does all kinds of projects and we sort out the code issues ourselves. I've only worked with code consultants on very large and complex projects, such as mega million dollar malls. As said previously, start at the beginning. Every project deserves a thorough review. That's part of being an architect and not a builder, who just does the same thing over and over.


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    Aaron Pilat
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