Architecture for advanced users

Planning controls, building codes and approvals, and presenting designs.

2 lessons · about 0.6 hours · free

Approvals and presentation

1. 1. Codes, planning and approvals

   Every building must satisfy planning rules and building codes. Learn how the two differ, how codes are structured, and how projects get approved.

   • • Distinguish planning controls from building codes
   • • Understand code structure and compliance paths
   • • Know the key areas codes regulate

   18 min

2. 2. Presenting a design

   A good design poorly presented can be rejected. Learn to tell the design story with diagrams, drawings and images — for clients, reviews and your portfolio.

   • • Structure a design story
   • • Use diagrams to explain ideas
   • • Choose drawings and visuals for an audience

   16 min