Executive Summary
Familiarity with Applicable Codes, Regulations, ADA Standards Our staff stays current with building codes, life safety codes and ADA guidelines. One of our first tasks would be to meet with the City of Joplin code officials, Planning Department and State Fire Marshall’s Office to ensure we have a complete understanding of the codes, city standards and zoning regulations that are applicable. HTK Architects remains dedicated to public safety through the use of the model building codes and design features that enhance our environment while at the same time making our buildings safe and accessible.
CAD & BIM HTK has strived to utilize the latest in computer technology since implementing our first Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) computer over twenty years ago. Part of our business model has been to use the latest technology available enabling us to be as efficient as possible in all phases of our architectural practice while offering Clients the capabilities they deserve. HTK uses AutoDesk Revit® Building Information Modeling (BIM) software for design drawings and production of construction documents. The 3D drawing software allows us to immediately communicate conceptual ideas through rendered perspective drawings and virtual “flybys” and “walkthroughs” of the design. This visualization of a proposed concept is a valuable tool in communicating our designs to the Client. Conflicts between disciplines (architectural, structural, mechanical) has always been the main source of errors in construction documents, so another major benefit of using BIM software is the ability to identify conflicts immediately in the design and construction document development process. Cost estimating accuracy is also enhanced due to quantities of materials being tracked as the 3D computer model is built in the design development through construction document phases. HTK also utilizes SketchUp® software which is an excellent tool for developing 3D site / building computer models quickly. It is a quick method of developing massing studies of different building designs on a site that can also illustrate materials and colors. Another technology that HTK utilizes is the creation of a Project Web Site for each project where the Project Team and Owner can access current project information via the Internet. The web site is a vital tool in providing effective communication between all parties throughout the design and construction process.
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