Architectural Programming is one of the most important steps in the Pre-Design process.
Projects begin with an initial programming meeting with your architect where spaces are identified along with the values and goals for the future use of those spaces. The architect inputs these traits into their standardized excel template and arrives at the highly valued figure, Total SquareFoot. This is the essential piece of information which contractors/estimators will calculate rough preliminary budgets.
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In this video, Eric Reinholdt, an award-winning architect, entrepreneur, and author, describes the process by which his architecture company (30X40 Design Workshop) creates their Architectural Program Scope and SquareFoot estimates. Utilizing those estimates, he then provides a range for which to expect contractors estimated budgets to fall. See more of his educational architecture videos on the 30X40 YouTube account.