First study like an architect...or study some architectural drawings..
A variation order is a 'change' which the Architect may be issued to make to the drawings, such as putting in a new window. The Architect will then inform the builders of the variation.
An "associated architect" just means that the architect is associated with an architecture firm, but is not yet a partner. Any Architect who is employed by another architect or firm is consider an Associate, until they become an owner/partner. Licenced Architect can be either a partner or an associated architect. Unlicensed architects (hold architectural degrees or certificates only) will often use the term Associate Architect because they rely on a Licenced Architect to overview and Sign & Seal their drawings.
From the American Institute of Architects, Record Drawings are construction drawings revised to show significant changes made during the construction process, usually based on marked-up prints, drawings, and other data furnished by the contractor or architect. This term is preferable to "as-built drawings."
A person who is very good at drawing and designing and usually makes drawings if all the parts of a new building or machine is called an architect.
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Consult your local architect with your drawings and ideas - they can best approximate the costs.
Its 90 degree angle is used in carpentry, cabinetry, tile work and other trades. Architect's use the triangle in their drawings.
Architect designs buildings including engineering calculations on design, strength etc. The Drafts person takes those designs and calculations and make drawings of the part pieces etc for the construction of the building
A knowlege of perspective and practice.
Yes; architectural drawings are protected as visual art. Typically the disposition of rights would have been addressed in the contract or commissioning agreement.
No, he also made drawings, watercolors, lithographs, linoleum cuts, sculpture, ceramics, ...