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MIA_SAN_MIA__15 Apr 2017 20:13Hello,
I'm not at that stage yet, but I've been wondering for a while. What exactly is the difference, and which one is better suited for a single-family house? Because right now, among my friends and family, one is working with an architect and another with a structural engineer...
I'm not at that stage yet, but I've been wondering for a while. What exactly is the difference, and which one is better suited for a single-family house? Because right now, among my friends and family, one is working with an architect and another with a structural engineer...
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stefanc8415 Apr 2017 20:18One difference is that the architect is responsible for what they have built for you, whereas the structural engineer is not.
An architect is "more" than a structural engineer: after all, a house should ideally be more than just "not collapsing"—it should also have a smart spatial layout and balanced proportions.
For obtaining building permits / planning permission, a licensed professional (architect) is required. There are also firms combining "architects and engineers," which is often due to professional or trade regulations.
The architect is responsible for a "permit-ready design," meaning they must refine the plans until they can be officially approved. I cannot provide information on differences in professional liability insurance.
It is a common misconception that a single-family home is straightforward, and that if the homeowners contribute their own ideas, a design-expert planner is not needed; supposedly, a draftsman alone would be sufficient since they can skillfully draw lines with a pencil and a ruler.
An architect must also be familiar with building codes and technical building issues. Conversely, a structural engineer does not need to be involved in design beyond the structural aspects, nor with aesthetics.
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For obtaining building permits / planning permission, a licensed professional (architect) is required. There are also firms combining "architects and engineers," which is often due to professional or trade regulations.
The architect is responsible for a "permit-ready design," meaning they must refine the plans until they can be officially approved. I cannot provide information on differences in professional liability insurance.
It is a common misconception that a single-family home is straightforward, and that if the homeowners contribute their own ideas, a design-expert planner is not needed; supposedly, a draftsman alone would be sufficient since they can skillfully draw lines with a pencil and a ruler.
An architect must also be familiar with building codes and technical building issues. Conversely, a structural engineer does not need to be involved in design beyond the structural aspects, nor with aesthetics.
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
An architect is definitely not just a structural engineer...
The typical architect has an artistic approach, understands how spaces and light interact, and knows which shades of white work well with certain grays. However, they usually have little understanding of building physics and structural engineering—if a paper model holds together and it’s cozy warm inside, then it should be the same in reality.
On the other hand, a typical structural engineer can’t really design an attractive house or arrange spaces in a meaningful way. But they know how building components need to be constructed and which materials serve which functions.
A building permit (planning permission) submission can also be prepared and submitted by a qualified engineer.
The best approach is when the architect draws the floor plans and then hands the rest over to the engineers.
The typical architect has an artistic approach, understands how spaces and light interact, and knows which shades of white work well with certain grays. However, they usually have little understanding of building physics and structural engineering—if a paper model holds together and it’s cozy warm inside, then it should be the same in reality.
On the other hand, a typical structural engineer can’t really design an attractive house or arrange spaces in a meaningful way. But they know how building components need to be constructed and which materials serve which functions.
A building permit (planning permission) submission can also be prepared and submitted by a qualified engineer.
The best approach is when the architect draws the floor plans and then hands the rest over to the engineers.
Lumpi_LE schrieb:
An architect is certainly no more than a civil engineer...You probably missed my quotation marks.
Lumpi_LE schrieb:
It works best when the architect draws the floor plans and passes the rest on to the engineers.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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