Description

Two leading fabricators from the East and West coasts discuss the 10 questions a designer needs to ask to start to develop the skills and expertise to specify materials for EGD projects in such a way that the design intent can be kept within a budget.

The session is presented in two parts.

A discussion using examples of materials specified on a variety of placemaking elements. The second part a discussion about a pylon sign for a hospital. This project goes into detail about ways to modify a design to fit the given budget.

Topics

• Cost considerations
  • Climate, proximity to or immersion in water, humidity
  • Illumination
• Durability: Specifying the right material
• Issues affecting longevity
• Finishes and their effect on project cost
• Regulatory requirements
• Maintenance requirements
• Budget wishes versus reality
• Cost engineering. Different ways to approach the same idea
• Rough size basics for a variety of materials and
• Examples demonstrating effective use of materials

Reviews of a series of projects by leading designers showing
where money was saved by simple design decisions

Skills

• Expertise in material selection: knowing the parameters to look for to keep projects within budget

 

Podcast Materials

• Audio file
• PDF presentation
• 10 step checklist (XLXS) including typical materials costs, durability and longevity values

 

Duration

• 56 minute audio presentation

 

Speakers/Presenters

Jon Richards, Jon Richards Company
Phil Bolduc, Neokraft Signs

Originally presented May 25, 2004

 

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