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Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the architectural landscape, driving new possibilities in design, sustainability, and project management. At Ervin Architecture (EA), we are at the forefront of this transformation, using innovative technologies to enhance our capabilities, streamline our processes, and deliver high-quality projects. This blog serves as a general overview of how artificial intelligence is

Remember, above all else: you aren’t a bank handing out loans to clients at no interest. If a client is holding money they owe you, then they are making money off your money while slowing your growth. It is simple as that. Does that sound wrong and maybe a bit insulting? Well, both are true.

Make sure your Conceptual Design and the corresponding Construction Documents are 100% complete before you begin construction. And push back against clients and contractors that want to push you to “whip up some basic drawings just to get started.” All fixtures, finishes, lighting, furniture, equipment, and every single material and effect needs to be sorted

To be fair, if you find yourself defending your design, you are with the wrong client. It should never be on the chopping block, once a project starts. If it is, then the budget is being mismanaged by either the client or the contractor. Or, the client fashions themselves as a bit of a designer.