Great presentation, Steve! As a residential building designer, I am blessed to have Steve and the whole Build Show Network to learn valuable knowledge and wisdom from! That last question about builders having issues with "too much detail" was the perfect question to ask. While we are all in business to earn a profit, we should still want to do the best work we can and outshine the competition. I truly appreciate the forward-thinking builders who value the intent of us forward-thinking designers/architects.
Thank you for reminding folks of the reason for technical drawings. They are not just pretty pictures - they are a way of communicating information in a manner that the people they are meant for can understand. What is interesting is that the better the creator/originator is at providing the correct information, the better looking the drawing often turns out to be.
First summer after Year one I worked in Commercial Construction. I was working with a guy from Newfoundland and when he found out that i was going to drawing buildings for a living he took me aside. He showed me the details we were going to build "see how this is drawn?" "this is how we need to build it 20' in the air over a open hole". "What you need to do is draw it the way we build it." Good Advice for a 45 year career.
Thanks for this awesome presentation and thanks for posting it. More details are ALWAYS better. Like you infer, if some builder or sub tells you it's too much information, that means he's just a crap builder, and he's grasping to find an excuse to do it in the substandard manner to which he is accustomed. When I design something and add a detail, there is always a reason, and I can tell you immediately why it's there. If the builder or sub does not follow directions and the result is subpar, that is 100% on them, and a reputable builder knows it. In my experience, the good custom builders WELCOME meticulous planning like this, because they sweat the details themselves and know this makes a happy customer.
Awesome! Thank you Matt, Steven and Joe. Nothing better than a good mix of building science, common sense and humor. Great presentation, great drawings and thank you for sharing... 😁👍👍👍👍👍
Never bid a Baczek job and think you can claim that something was left off or ambiguous and your company is deserving of a surcharge. Great presentation of what a well thought out set of plans should look like. Steve might be well advised to send a copy of this video accompanying the plans to any first time bidders for any of his projects. Ray
An excellent presentation by Steve, but I find myself in agreement about his criticism regarding NAAB-accredited architectural education in the US. Of the 48 REQUIRED courses for my Architecture degree, only about 5 ELECTIVE courses were offered regarding sustainability/alternative materials/building science principles. So his argument that many of the building science concepts are rarely taught, and only for individuals motivated to voluntarily pursue such training. While we ALL are required to have at least 2 courses in physics, they only equip us with a foundational knowledge of thermal transfer and much of it is related to statics, kinematics, and classical dynamics (including Newton's laws), torque, projectile motion, and circular motion with some additional coverage regarding fluids, elasticity, vibration (including simple harmonic motion) sound waves and acoustics and a little thermodynamics. I think that NAAB and NCARB need to reconsider the curricular requirements for future architects so that these types of courses are no longer ELECTIVE but instead become requirements (even if such architects never use them in their practice).
He is good start watching your videos. I ever build house it does not matter how much it cost to get the drawing done he does not miss any thing love ur shows this summer iam going to build a shed using ur techniques
Overall, is the modern extreme specialization of trades a good thing that is more efficient and leads to better work results? Or is it making things worse because of the increased spread out responsibility and increased communication?
I recently participated in a house where the homeowner got part of the plans because the architect died and had to figure out a lot of this during construction, what a nightmare.
Is someone else editing Matt's videos? Every now and then some basic production rules are missed (wrong camera context, misplaced b-role context) and in this case the audio level isnt normalized (way too low). I just want Matt's awesome videos to be on point on ALL points. 🤞😁.
So.....im wondering if you have a set of blueprints, for a smaller basic house design, that you can hand out to us so we can see in greater detail what all you include in your designs? 😊
ive been saying it for years construction documents should be relabeled to liability documents. the aia for generations has made sure to keep means in methods in contractors court. and contractors are rewarded with more money because of it.
There's too many people who don't want to do the right thing.They just want to get paid. Then, the homeowner. He's always trying to find the person to do it right. It becomes a money pit.
Isn"t that a job of an engineer to draw in detail each phase of construction? I though an architect draws just the general house design and engineer draws construction details.
No, it doesn't work that way. State licensed architects are able to calculate and design building structures. It would be rare for a civil engineer to get involved, typically only if there is some aspect of the build that specifically requires signoff by a state licensed PE. Architects design every last detail of construction that isn't mandated by the building code (which covers all the fine details).
Actually, this depends on a lot of factors. Where you’re located, the architect’s background and experience, commercial vs residential, and how tall the building is. Typically an architect concentrates on floor plan flow and interior and exterior aesthetic details, while the structural engineer does foundations, walls and roof systems focusing on local building considerations such as hurricanes/earthquakes/snow loads, etc. Some architects have the knowledge (and liability insurance) to do all of the engineering, some prefer to work only on the creative side of things. Also, in many parts of the US, a licensed structural engineer is required to sign and seal buildings over three stories (+/-) in height.
Title of video is sad and negative. I wish it said, Why you want to hire an Architect, or Why good Architects matter, or Great builders use great Architects. It seems popular these days to put down the services of architects and engineers, who do awesome work every day.
First - I didn't name it, not that I mind it either. I do agree with you, I would rather see optimism in exchange for pessimism. But here is the rub, for a very large part, we (architects) do a poor job educating our young. I know this for an absolute fact because both my son and daughter have recently graduated Architecture school and work with me. It is depressing given the time and $$ for their education, the result is somewhat laughable. Our office gets numerous inquiries where we are asked to do details and such (basically complete some other architect/designer's details. Honestly, I could make a good living on just that alone. I love what I do - you can see that, but I am not quite in favor of the profession as a whole. Yes, I know some good/great architects doing it and getting after it, and their work is awesome. In the same thinking, part of me wants to kick the profession in the butt.......For those doing a great job - Thank You.......for those who don't well.......
I'm an outsider to the building indistry and a total amateur, but it seems ridiculous to me to have architects and engineers not be one and the same profession.
He seems to be a great guy giving valuable information. Where is his son and daughter? Where are his " friends"? WHY aren't they HELPING him LOSE 75 pounds because all that excess weight in his gut is OUTDATED and WRONG since it indicates LACK of knowledge to LIVE a LONG HEALTHY LIFE. TRUE friends and TRULY concerned family DO SOMETHING to help someone they care about LIVE long and HEALTHY.
@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 Can't believe people (TROLLS) and what you have to put up with to share the knowledge. In my camp you are greatly appreciated! 😁👍
Maybe try to enjoy the Amazing content and not to judge someone and think you know what that means medically. Great content Steve, I watch a lot of your videos and learn so much 🙏🏻 and thanks to Matt for Sharing 😉
@@DavidThomas-dovakin A gut like that means visceral fat. Which is extremely bad for your liver and health in general. This isn't a judgment call. It's fact.
Great presentation, Steve! As a residential building designer, I am blessed to have Steve and the whole Build Show Network to learn valuable knowledge and wisdom from! That last question about builders having issues with "too much detail" was the perfect question to ask. While we are all in business to earn a profit, we should still want to do the best work we can and outshine the competition. I truly appreciate the forward-thinking builders who value the intent of us forward-thinking designers/architects.
Thank you for reminding folks of the reason for technical drawings. They are not just pretty pictures - they are a way of communicating information in a manner that the people they are meant for can understand. What is interesting is that the better the creator/originator is at providing the correct information, the better looking the drawing often turns out to be.
Thank you, Steve. From one architect to another, this presentation is gold!
Very much appreciated - I think its high time we take control and responsibility for OUR part in the industry
First summer after Year one I worked in Commercial Construction. I was working with a guy from Newfoundland and when he found out that i was going to drawing buildings for a living he took me aside. He showed me the details we were going to build "see how this is drawn?" "this is how we need to build it 20' in the air over a open hole". "What you need to do is draw it the way we build it." Good Advice for a 45 year career.
What is “Year one”?
@coachjimblack year one of technical school.
Thanks Matt for sharing this video.
I appreciate you posting the insight from Sir Steve, Rev. Matt!!
Thanks for joining in
Thanks for this awesome presentation and thanks for posting it. More details are ALWAYS better. Like you infer, if some builder or sub tells you it's too much information, that means he's just a crap builder, and he's grasping to find an excuse to do it in the substandard manner to which he is accustomed. When I design something and add a detail, there is always a reason, and I can tell you immediately why it's there. If the builder or sub does not follow directions and the result is subpar, that is 100% on them, and a reputable builder knows it. In my experience, the good custom builders WELCOME meticulous planning like this, because they sweat the details themselves and know this makes a happy customer.
Steve is one of the best lecturers I've ever had!
it's presentations and attention to detail like these that bring respect back to the profession of architecture
Thank you!!!
Great teacher
Awesome! Thank you Matt, Steven and Joe. Nothing better than a good mix of building science, common sense and humor. Great presentation, great drawings and thank you for sharing... 😁👍👍👍👍👍
Incredible lecture from Steve. Thanks for sharing!
Never bid a Baczek job and think you can claim that something was left off or ambiguous and your company is deserving of a surcharge. Great presentation of what a well thought out set of plans should look like. Steve might be well advised to send a copy of this video accompanying the plans to any first time bidders for any of his projects. Ray
THANK YOU FOR THIS EXCLENT BUILD ON THE BUILD SHOW...
An excellent presentation by Steve, but I find myself in agreement about his criticism regarding NAAB-accredited architectural education in the US. Of the 48 REQUIRED courses for my Architecture degree, only about 5 ELECTIVE courses were offered regarding sustainability/alternative materials/building science principles. So his argument that many of the building science concepts are rarely taught, and only for individuals motivated to voluntarily pursue such training. While we ALL are required to have at least 2 courses in physics, they only equip us with a foundational knowledge of thermal transfer and much of it is related to statics, kinematics, and classical dynamics (including Newton's laws), torque, projectile motion, and circular motion with some additional coverage regarding fluids, elasticity, vibration (including simple harmonic motion) sound waves and acoustics and a little thermodynamics. I think that NAAB and NCARB need to reconsider the curricular requirements for future architects so that these types of courses are no longer ELECTIVE but instead become requirements (even if such architects never use them in their practice).
Thank you so much for sharing this.
Thank you so much for sharing this video, phenomenal!
I and my son are following you and tracking you everyday 😂
Best to you belly😅
Wonderful talk! Thank you Steve!
Really cool presentation! Inspiring stuff. Keep it up Steve!
wahooooooooo, and not the fish
He is good start watching your videos. I ever build house it does not matter how much it cost to get the drawing done he does not miss any thing love ur shows this summer iam going to build a shed using ur techniques
I'm going to assume this good, given a warm welcome by Joe L.
Overall, is the modern extreme specialization of trades a good thing that is more efficient and leads to better work results? Or is it making things worse because of the increased spread out responsibility and increased communication?
41:59 Is that next gen perfect wall is using blown exterior insulation? That’s kinda brilliant as long as you can keep it dry.
Good content, good presentation. I'm surprised the big red pen didn't make an appearance.
I would hire him!
I recently participated in a house where the homeowner got part of the plans because the architect died and had to figure out a lot of this during construction, what a nightmare.
Is someone else editing Matt's videos? Every now and then some basic production rules are missed (wrong camera context, misplaced b-role context) and in this case the audio level isnt normalized (way too low). I just want Matt's awesome videos to be on point on ALL points. 🤞😁.
So.....im wondering if you have a set of blueprints, for a smaller basic house design, that you can hand out to us so we can see in greater detail what all you include in your designs? 😊
Something special about being the first viewer!
hell yeah
ive been saying it for years construction documents should be relabeled to liability documents.
the aia for generations has made sure to keep means in methods in contractors court. and contractors are rewarded with more money because of it.
This is excellent info, even for clients who want to be informed on how their expensive home should be built.
There's too many people who don't want to do the right thing.They just want to get paid. Then, the homeowner. He's always trying to find the person to do it right. It becomes a money pit.
Isn"t that a job of an engineer to draw in detail each phase of construction? I though an architect draws just the general house design and engineer draws construction details.
No, it doesn't work that way. State licensed architects are able to calculate and design building structures. It would be rare for a civil engineer to get involved, typically only if there is some aspect of the build that specifically requires signoff by a state licensed PE. Architects design every last detail of construction that isn't mandated by the building code (which covers all the fine details).
Actually, this depends on a lot of factors. Where you’re located, the architect’s background and experience, commercial vs residential, and how tall the building is. Typically an architect concentrates on floor plan flow and interior and exterior aesthetic details, while the structural engineer does foundations, walls and roof systems focusing on local building considerations such as hurricanes/earthquakes/snow loads, etc.
Some architects have the knowledge (and liability insurance) to do all of the engineering, some prefer to work only on the creative side of things. Also, in many parts of the US, a licensed structural engineer is required to sign and seal buildings over three stories (+/-) in height.
Title of video is sad and negative. I wish it said, Why you want to hire an Architect, or Why good Architects matter, or Great builders use great Architects. It seems popular these days to put down the services of architects and engineers, who do awesome work every day.
First - I didn't name it, not that I mind it either. I do agree with you, I would rather see optimism in exchange for pessimism. But here is the rub, for a very large part, we (architects) do a poor job educating our young. I know this for an absolute fact because both my son and daughter have recently graduated Architecture school and work with me. It is depressing given the time and $$ for their education, the result is somewhat laughable. Our office gets numerous inquiries where we are asked to do details and such (basically complete some other architect/designer's details. Honestly, I could make a good living on just that alone. I love what I do - you can see that, but I am not quite in favor of the profession as a whole. Yes, I know some good/great architects doing it and getting after it, and their work is awesome. In the same thinking, part of me wants to kick the profession in the butt.......For those doing a great job - Thank You.......for those who don't well.......
Not necessarily the best title for the video, pretty condescending.
audio seems out of sync
I'm an outsider to the building indistry and a total amateur, but it seems ridiculous to me to have architects and engineers not be one and the same profession.
Completely off topic. But I invite Steve to consider a keto diet. I want Steve to be around for a long time.
He seems to be a great guy giving valuable information. Where is his son and daughter? Where are his " friends"? WHY aren't they HELPING him LOSE 75 pounds because all that excess weight in his gut is OUTDATED and WRONG since it indicates LACK of knowledge to LIVE a LONG HEALTHY LIFE. TRUE friends and TRULY concerned family DO SOMETHING to help someone they care about LIVE long and HEALTHY.
Steve needs to loose some weight. He's getting bigger these days. I wonder how long he's going to live. He's too IMPORTANT to leave us.
Moving in the right direction!!!!
It's "lose". But yeah, that gut is an indication of some major health issues.
@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 Can't believe people (TROLLS) and what you have to put up with to share the knowledge. In my camp you are greatly appreciated! 😁👍
Maybe try to enjoy the Amazing content and not to judge someone and think you know what that means medically. Great content Steve, I watch a lot of your videos and learn so much 🙏🏻 and thanks to Matt for Sharing 😉
@@DavidThomas-dovakin A gut like that means visceral fat. Which is extremely bad for your liver and health in general. This isn't a judgment call. It's fact.
Imagine paying the people that ACTUALLY BUILD the house enough money so they could afford to buy ANY home. I'm kidding. We know you do NOT CARE.