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Sep 2024
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#411 - Communicating Architecture to Cli...

David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet
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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the topic of communication in architecture. The two covered architects’ process for onboarding clients; discussing contracts; communicating design options; following up with clients; reminding clients to take time in decision making; architecture as a service industry; issues stemming from poor communication; and more

 

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