Architectural Design in 3D
The recently completed schematic design of a traditional style ranch home! This is a custom residence designed to incorporate the home owner’s desire for one level living while also including a garage for housing their car collection. The incorporation of 3D modeling at the beginning of the process allows the home owners to understand the Architect’s intent quickly and effectively eliminating any lack of understanding of how the home will look or feel to live in.
The Sony A7iii vs. The Nikon Z6ii: The Best Mirrorless Camera for Architects, Designers, and Real Estate Agents for 2023
The Sony α7 III and the Nikon Z 6II are both high-quality mirrorless cameras that are well-suited for a wide range of photography and videography applications. In today’s fast paced social media based marketplace both photo and video are media sources that Architects and Real Estate Agents must take advantage of to get in front of the right audience, and document their projects or listings. While these two cameras share some similarities, there are several key differences that may make one camera a better choice for architects or real estate agents depending on their specific needs, and how they approach presenting their work or listings on social media.
Is Buying A House Plan Online a Good Idea?
Is buying a house plan online a good idea? To answer this question you must first ask yourself, “what are my goals for this project?” If you are thinking of building a custom home or your dream home, there are several reasons why hiring an architect for your project can be advantageous over buying a pre-made plan online. In this article we’ll outline a few of the most important reasons for hiring an architect rather than buying plans from an online catalogue in an effort to help you decide what the best option for you will be.
What is an Architect, and What Exactly Do Architects Do?
In it’s simplest explanation, an architect is a professional who is trained in the design, planning, and supervision of the construction of buildings and other physical structures. As Architects, we are responsible for creating functional and aesthetically pleasing structures that meet the needs of our clients while complying with building codes, regulations, and safety requirements.
Architects typically work closely with our clients to determine their requirements and goals for a building or structure they wish to construct. We then create detailed plans and designs that take into account factors such as structural integrity, safety, aesthetics, accessibility, and energy efficiency. During the construction phase, architects oversee the work of contractors and builders to ensure that the project is completed according to our design and specifications and design.
As Architects we may work on a variety of projects, including commercial and residential buildings, public buildings such as schools and government offices, and even large-scale infrastructure projects such as airports or bridges. Some architects also specialize in particular areas such as sustainable design, interior design, or historic preservation. At David Stumpf Architecture LLC, we specialize in commercial and residential buildings, and include within our scope of services; historic preservation, interior design, and sustainability.
To become an architect, individuals need to earn a professional degree in architecture and increasingly that requirement means a professional Master of Architecture degree. Before going on to found my own architectural practice I earned a Master of Architecture from The University of Texas at San Antonio where my education not only focused on architectural design, but also historic preservation and sustainability. Architects must also complete a period of supervised work experience known as the Intern Development Program which is governed by the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards (NCARB for short), and can typically range between two (2) to seven (7) years, and sit for six (6) licensing examinations before becoming licensed to practice.
Will AI Replace Architects? The Future Of AI and Architecture
Will AI replace architects when designing buildings? What does the future of AI and Architecture look like? No matter how we look a it, AI is coming for the profession, and we as architects will have to learn how to use it effectively. We as a profession must also understand that fun renderings created with AI don't translate to the real world or constructability.
It is unlikely that AI will completely replace architects when designing buildings, but it may change the way architects work and the tools they use.
Artificial intelligence can be used to automate certain tasks and provide architects with powerful tools for data analysis, visualization, and simulation. For example, AI can help architects quickly generate and evaluate multiple design options, optimize building performance, and analyze the environmental impact of a building. However, architecture is a highly creative and complex field that requires not only technical knowledge but also human intuition, creativity, and critical thinking. Architects must also consider social, cultural, and aesthetic factors when designing buildings, which are more difficult for AI to replicate.
In summary, AI may assist architects in some aspects of their work, but it is unlikely to replace them entirely. Architects will still need to provide the vision, creativity, and expertise required to design buildings that meet the needs of people and society.
The PPAL Center for Community Excellence: A Vision for The Former East Liberty Mellon Bank Building
Each year for the past 11 years the Pittsburgh chapter of the American Institute of Architects hosts their Young Architect’s Studio Competition. Open to individuals or teams comprising of students and recent graduates of architecture programs that reside within the 11 county area that comprises the Pittsburgh chapter. The design competition usually revolves around a threatened regional icon, global issue we face locally, or the preservation of important buildings or structures within the Pittsburgh region. This year’s design prompt was the preservation and redevelopment of the former Mellon Bank building in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty Neighborhood. Located at 6112 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 this bank building is under threat of redevelopment, and so the design prompt this year was how can we as a architects and members of the community save this icon of modern design?
David Stumpf Architecture, LLC Celebrates First Year in Business!
This month David Stumpf Architecture, LLC is celebrating the firm's first full year in business! Headquartered in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania and practicing as far away as Dallas and San Antonio, the architecture practice focuses on high quality delivery of innovative building solutions for its clients.
David Stumpf Architecture Wins the 2022 Best of Houzz Award for Outstanding Customer Service
“David Stumpf Architecture, LLC is honored to be recognized as a worldwide industry leader in customer service. Only the top 3% of the 2.7 million worldwide service providers that use the Houzz platform to showcase their work receive recognition for their achievements. To be counted among the best worldwide as a start-up boutique architecture firm in its second year of business is truly humbling. D|S Architecture's practice is focused on delivering boutique architectural services for the commercial, hospitality and residential markets through high quality customer service, and thoughtful design. No matter the size of the project, customer service is at the core of what we do and the services we provide while striving to deliver a product based on authentic architectural precedence and detailing. We are honored that the editors of Houzz have selected us for this award which recognizes our devotion to a high caliber of customer service, and we look forward to the bright future that lay ahead of us. We would like to thank all of our clients that made this possible because without your trust in us those projects would never have been completed to your satisfaction.” - David Stumpf, RA