When designing a home, office, commercial premises, or other structure, there’s more to it than just walls and windows. Knowing what the building will be used for and the people who will use it are some of the most important factors that go into the architectural design process.
Architectural design is the process of designing and planning a structure while considering both the building’s eventual function as well as its aesthetics.
Basics
The architectural design focuses on the elements and components of the design of an intended structure. The architect uses the intended space to create a functional and logical design that works for its intended use.
While architecture focuses on the start-to-finish aspect of designing and building, architectural design is the actual designing process, with more focus on aesthetics and functionality.
Of course, safety is a primary concern. But the end product also must meet the needs of its eventual occupants. That is, a residential design varies widely from something like an office area or a hospital wing.
On a day-to-day basis, the structure must work with the flow, not against it. This is particularly true of a hospital, where a building should be designed to make the doctors, nurses, and other workers’ jobs easier and patient treatment less stressful.
Why It’s Important To Your Project
Even in outdoor-friendly Maui, we spend a lot of time in buildings. The shelter is one of the most basic human needs, but your home or business is not “just another building.” Architectural design includes Maui’s building codes and goes beyond them to create a comfortable and functional structure. Budget is certainly a concern, as is the surrounding landscape.
In a place like Maui, aesthetics is just one aspect of the design and building of a home or other structure. For one thing, a home should look like it belongs in Maui, not Malibu or Maine to be in sync with the environment. And because Maui is in the middle of the ocean, storm resistance is also another important aspect.
If you build a home that doesn’t suit your needs, you won’t reap the rewards of a well-designed property. You’ll never be happy living there.
Architectural design must also include functional dynamics. That is, the structure’s end user must work with the structure itself. In the case of a family home, it must not only protect the occupants but also enhance everyday life. Natural lighting, good ventilation, and the optimal use of space are just some of the factors in the success or failure of a structure.
Let Pro Draft Take Care Of All Your Drafting Needs
If you’re interested in building or renovating a family home or a commercial property, Pro Draft is ready to help with architecture, drawings, blueprints, and permits, and to answer all of your questions before the first day of construction. We’re happy to help and will work to ensure your project is exactly the way you envision.
We are also ready to work with contractors on nearly any type of building project. From CAD drawings to permits and rendering, we’ll make sure that your next project is successful.
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