Methods of communication for architects - Revision history

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		+	* Archidict.
	* Architectural photography.		* Architectural photography.
	* Architectural publishing.		* Architectural publishing.

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	* Using publishing to optimise real estate projects.		* Using publishing to optimise real estate projects.

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	* Computer aided design (CAD).		* Computer aided design (CAD).
−	* Building information ~~modeling~~ (BIM).	+	* Building information modelling (BIM).
	* Fly-throughs and films.		* Fly-throughs and films.
	* Virtual reality and augmented reality.		* Virtual reality and augmented reality.

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	= Modes of communication =		= Modes of communication =

−	In the early stages of a project, communications may be with ~~an inexperienced~~ client, and the ~~subject~~ may be very high level, but vague on detail. In the later stages, communications may be with suppliers and contractors, may have legal consequences and need to be extremely specific.	+	In the early stages of a project, communications may be with the client, and the subjects may be very high level, but vague on detail. In the later stages, communications may be with suppliers and contractors, may have legal consequences and need to be extremely specific.

	It is very important therefore, when deciding on the appropriate form of communication to consider:		It is very important therefore, when deciding on the appropriate form of communication to consider:

−	* What the purpose is. It is important not to overwhelm people with spurious information.	+	* What the purpose is. It is important not to overwhelm people with spurious information, or to duplicate information, which can lead to contradictions.
	* Who the audience is. Do they have expert knowledge or not, and what form of information is likely to be most useful to them.		* Who the audience is. Do they have expert knowledge or not, and what form of information is likely to be most useful to them.
−	* When the communication should be sent. For example, a report for a client should be sent to them in advance of any decisions they are required to make, and perhaps timed to feed into a client meeting.	+	* When the communication should be sent. For example, a report for a client should be sent to them in advance of any decisions they are required to make, and perhaps timed to feed into a client meeting or decision-making process.
	* What the recipient is expected to do as a result of the communication. This should be made clear to them, otherwise they may not respond as required.		* What the recipient is expected to do as a result of the communication. This should be made clear to them, otherwise they may not respond as required.

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	* Certificates, notices and instructions. Part of the formal contract administration process.		* Certificates, notices and instructions. Part of the formal contract administration process.

−	As design projects have become more complex, technological developments have revolutionised the means by which architects can draw, model, test and communicate. Modern modes of ~~architectural~~ communication include:	+	As design projects have become more complex, technological developments have revolutionised the means by which architects can draw, model, test and communicate. Modern modes of design communication include:

	* Computer aided design (CAD).		* Computer aided design (CAD).
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	* 3D printing.		* 3D printing.

−	BIM in particular is intended to ensure the right people get the right information at the right time so they are able to make effective decisions. Employer's Information Requirements (EIRs) set out from the client's perspective what information is required, the level of detail that is needed and when it is needed. See Building information ~~modeling~~ for more information.	+	BIM in particular is intended to ensure the right people get the right information at the right time so they are able to make effective decisions. Employer's Information Requirements (EIRs) set out from the client's perspective what information is required, the level of detail that is needed and when it is needed. See Building information modelling for more information.

	Whatever forms of communication are used, it is important, particularly as projects progress and more people are involved, that they are formally recorded so that it is clear what has been said, to whom and when.		Whatever forms of communication are used, it is important, particularly as projects progress and more people are involved, that they are formally recorded so that it is clear what has been said, to whom and when.
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	* Architectural publishing.		* Architectural publishing.
	* Architectural reprography.		* Architectural reprography.
−	* Building information ~~modeling~~.	+	* Building information modelling.
	* Concept architectural design.		* Concept architectural design.
	* Design review.		* Design review.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	~~Architectural communication is a complex and varied subject.~~ The ~~techniques adopted for communicating and~~ the ~~content of communications will vary depending on what is being communicated~~, ~~for what purpose~~, ~~who~~ to, and ~~at what stage of a project~~.	+	The architectural historian Spiro Kostof siad: "The primary task of the architect, then as now, is to communicate what proposed buildings should be and look like".

−	~~The~~ architectural ~~historian Spiro Kostof stated: "~~The ~~primary task of the architect~~, ~~then as now~~, is to ~~communicate what proposed buildings should be~~ and ~~look like"~~.	+	However, architectural communication is a complex and varied subject. The techniques and content adopted will vary depending on what needs to be said, for what purpose, who to, and at what stage of a project.

	= History of architectural communication =		= History of architectural communication =
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	'Architects' first began to emerge as a distinct discipline in Italy during the Renaissance period. Palladio, often regarded as the greatest and most prominent architect of the 16th century, based his career almost entirely upon the Vicenzan and Venetian nobles for whom he designed palaces and country estates. Architects such as Palladio were often attached to a court or to great patrons, and often submitted drawn designs to competitions as a means of winning contracts.		'Architects' first began to emerge as a distinct discipline in Italy during the Renaissance period. Palladio, often regarded as the greatest and most prominent architect of the 16th century, based his career almost entirely upon the Vicenzan and Venetian nobles for whom he designed palaces and country estates. Architects such as Palladio were often attached to a court or to great patrons, and often submitted drawn designs to competitions as a means of winning contracts.

−	In Britain, with the influx of wealthy landowners in the 16th century under Henry VIII, architects began to be employed to design and build new homes and landmarks to ~~signify~~ the wealth of these individuals. Communication of designs ~~and concepts would have been~~ on a close, personal relationship basis, with the architect responding to~~, and accommodating,~~ the demands of their client.	+	In Britain, with the influx of wealthy landowners in the 16th century under Henry VIII, architects began to be employed to design and build new homes and landmarks to express the wealth of these individuals. Communication of designs was on a close, personal relationship basis, with the architect responding to the demands of their client.

−	During the 20th century, the working environment of the architect ~~began to emerge into a~~ more public ~~realm,~~ as organisations, municipalities and commercial companies ~~began to commission architectural work~~. ~~Accordingly~~, architects ~~had to become~~ more active in communicating with the ~~surrounding society, with clients~~ and ~~customers as well as with~~ builders ~~and construction firms~~.	+	During the 20th century, the working environment of the architect became more public as organisations, municipalities and commercial companies became clients. As a result, architects were more active in communicating with customers, users, the local community and builders.

−	In modern building projects, the communicative environment involves daily phone, ~~email~~ and ~~web-support~~. The architect ~~must operate~~ virtually ~~with the~~ design team, client, project managers, constructors, suppliers and public authorities~~. There is constant communication and systematic information exchange between project participants~~.	+	In modern building projects, the communicative environment involves daily phone calls, emails and collaborative working. The architect operates virtually within a design team, and with the client, project managers, constructors, suppliers and public authorities.

−	Information and communications technology (ICT) has radically changed the traditional role of the architect in terms of the potential for communicating their ideas. Traditional 'altars for architecture' – the large white drawing tables – have been almost entirely replaced ~~with~~ computers. Architects are becoming more adept at using ~~spatial~~ 3D ~~modeling~~ and virtual reality to communicate their ideas, and this looks set to ~~increase~~ as technology develops.	+	Information and communications technology (ICT) has radically changed the traditional role of the architect in terms of the potential for communicating their ideas. Traditional 'altars for architecture' – the large white drawing tables – have been almost entirely replaced by computers. Architects are becoming more adept at using 3D modelling and virtual reality to communicate their ideas, and this trend looks set to continue as technology develops.

	The need for communication has increased, and the modes of communication are more diverse.		The need for communication has increased, and the modes of communication are more diverse.

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−	Architectural communication is a complex and varied subject. The techniques adopted for communicating and content of communications will vary depending on what is being communicated, for what purpose, who to, and at what stage of a project.	+	Architectural communication is a complex and varied subject. The techniques adopted for communicating and the content of communications will vary depending on what is being communicated, for what purpose, who to, and at what stage of a project.

−	The architectural historian Spiro Kostof stated: 'The primary task of the architect, then as now, is to communicate what proposed buildings should be and look like'.	+	The architectural historian Spiro Kostof stated: "The primary task of the architect, then as now, is to communicate what proposed buildings should be and look like".

	= History of architectural communication =		= History of architectural communication =

−	In the ~~medieval~~ period, buildings were developed by master masons and masons, who travelled from one project to the next, where they would use skills handed down through generations to construct buildings using tried and tested techniques. Not only was the need for communication limited compared today, there was secrecy surrounding the skills used.	+	In the Medieval period, buildings were developed by master masons and masons, who travelled from one project to the next, where they would use skills handed down through generations to construct buildings using tried and tested techniques. Not only was the need for communication limited compared today, there was secrecy surrounding the skills used.

	'Architects' first began to emerge as a distinct discipline in Italy during the Renaissance period. Palladio, often regarded as the greatest and most prominent architect of the 16th century, based his career almost entirely upon the Vicenzan and Venetian nobles for whom he designed palaces and country estates. Architects such as Palladio were often attached to a court or to great patrons, and often submitted drawn designs to competitions as a means of winning contracts.		'Architects' first began to emerge as a distinct discipline in Italy during the Renaissance period. Palladio, often regarded as the greatest and most prominent architect of the 16th century, based his career almost entirely upon the Vicenzan and Venetian nobles for whom he designed palaces and country estates. Architects such as Palladio were often attached to a court or to great patrons, and often submitted drawn designs to competitions as a means of winning contracts.
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	During the 20th century, the working environment of the architect began to emerge into a more public realm, as organisations, municipalities and commercial companies began to commission architectural work. Accordingly, architects had to become more active in communicating with the surrounding society, with clients and customers as well as with builders and construction firms.		During the 20th century, the working environment of the architect began to emerge into a more public realm, as organisations, municipalities and commercial companies began to commission architectural work. Accordingly, architects had to become more active in communicating with the surrounding society, with clients and customers as well as with builders and construction firms.

−	In modern building projects, the communicative environment involves daily phone, email and web-support. The architect must operate virtually with the design team, client, project managers, ~~constrictors~~, suppliers and public authorities. There is constant communication and systematic information exchange between project participants.	+	In modern building projects, the communicative environment involves daily phone, email and web-support. The architect must operate virtually with the design team, client, project managers, constructors, suppliers and public authorities. There is constant communication and systematic information exchange between project participants.

	Information and communications technology (ICT) has radically changed the traditional role of the architect in terms of the potential for communicating their ideas. Traditional 'altars for architecture' – the large white drawing tables – have been almost entirely replaced with computers. Architects are becoming more adept at using spatial 3D modeling and virtual reality to communicate their ideas, and this looks set to increase as technology develops.		Information and communications technology (ICT) has radically changed the traditional role of the architect in terms of the potential for communicating their ideas. Traditional 'altars for architecture' – the large white drawing tables – have been almost entirely replaced with computers. Architects are becoming more adept at using spatial 3D modeling and virtual reality to communicate their ideas, and this looks set to increase as technology develops.

−	The need for communication has increased, and the modes of communication more diverse.	+	The need for communication has increased, and the modes of communication are more diverse.

	= Modes of communication =		= Modes of communication =
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	BIM in particular is intended to ensure the right people get the right information at the right time so they are able to make effective decisions. Employer's Information Requirements (EIRs) set out from the client's perspective what information is required, the level of detail that is needed and when it is needed. See Building information modeling for more information.		BIM in particular is intended to ensure the right people get the right information at the right time so they are able to make effective decisions. Employer's Information Requirements (EIRs) set out from the client's perspective what information is required, the level of detail that is needed and when it is needed. See Building information modeling for more information.

−	Whatever ~~form~~ of ~~communications~~ are used, it is important, particularly as projects progress and more people are involved, that they are formally recorded so that it is clear what has been said, to whom and when.	+	Whatever forms of communication are used, it is important, particularly as projects progress and more people are involved, that they are formally recorded so that it is clear what has been said, to whom and when.

	This can include:		This can include:
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	* The use of distribution lists to ensure the right people receive the right information. This may include a description of why they are receiving the information, for example 'for information' or 'for approval'.		* The use of distribution lists to ensure the right people receive the right information. This may include a description of why they are receiving the information, for example 'for information' or 'for approval'.
	* The status of the information, for example 'draft', 'checked', 'approved', 'published', 'for construction', 'archived'.		* The status of the information, for example 'draft', 'checked', 'approved', 'published', 'for construction', 'archived'.
−	* Document control systems, making clear where documents are, who created them, what they are for and how to retrieve them. Digital systems for document control can be used that will automatically name documents, create versions, track, archive, and retrieve ~~and~~ them.	+	* Document control systems, making clear where documents are, who created them, what they are for and how to retrieve them. Digital systems for document control can be used that will automatically name documents, create versions, track, archive and retrieve them.
	* Change control. At certain stages a complete package of information may be 'approved'. Once this approval has been given, a change control procedure may be introduced to ensure it is not changed without permission.		* Change control. At certain stages a complete package of information may be 'approved'. Once this approval has been given, a change control procedure may be introduced to ensure it is not changed without permission.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Architectural photography.		* Architectural photography.

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	* Concept architectural design.		* Concept architectural design.
	* Design review.		* Design review.
		+	* Model-based design.
	* Notation and units on drawings and documents.		* Notation and units on drawings and documents.
	* Photographing buildings.		* Photographing buildings.

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	The architectural historian Spiro Kostof stated: 'The primary task of the architect, then as now, is to communicate what proposed buildings should be and look like'.		The architectural historian Spiro Kostof stated: 'The primary task of the architect, then as now, is to communicate what proposed buildings should be and look like'.
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	= History of architectural communication =		= History of architectural communication =

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	* Architectural photography.		* Architectural photography.
	* Architectural publishing.		* Architectural publishing.
		+	* Architectural reprography.
	* Building information modeling.		* Building information modeling.
	* Concept architectural design.		* Concept architectural design.