Welcome to day 4 of Camp T-Square!
Welcome to day 4 of Camp T-Square!
Today, we will be learning about the bidding and permitting process.
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Design Phase 4: Bidding & Permitting
Design Phase 4: Bidding & Permitting
Architects receive bids from all different types of companies when deciding what they will use for the interiors and exteriors of buildings. They have to make sure whatever items they choose to use fit within the city’s permitting rules. For example, a couple window companies will send pricing and different types of windows to an architect. From there, an architect decides which bid is better and hires that company. If the bid does not follow permitting rules, an architect will not consider it.
Intro to Bidding & Permitting
Intro to Bidding & Permitting
Take a look at the printed PowerPoint slides in your handout to read about Bidding & Permitting. Also, take a look at the video featuring architect Phil Condley from Dewberry, discussing the difference between bidding and permitting.
Project 1: Bidding
Project 1: Bidding
“This or That” Activity
“This or That” Activity
A “bid” is an offer of a price for a good or service. As an architect, you must make choices on how you will design your space, while keeping your choices within a set budget. Take a look at the activity sheet linked below and see if you can select bids within the set parameters. Good Luck!
Project 2: Permitting
Project 2: Permitting
Now that you have selected winning bids and decided what type of paint, flooring, toilets, cabinets, and lighting you will use, it is time to sketch your tiny home!
But before you can sketch your tiny home, you must follow permitting rules. Architects are responsible for learning what rules their city requires homes to be built in.
Why do permit rules exist? Because cities and governments want to make sure architects design buildings and homes that will keep people safe. Safety is the number one rule for permit rules.
Take a look at the handout linked below to see if you can design a tiny home that is permit worthy!
Adventures in Permitting:
Adventures in Permitting:
OSU Center for Health Sciences
Downtown Tulsa Tour
Downtown Tulsa Tour
Art Deco with the Tulsa Foundation of Architecture
Art Deco with the Tulsa Foundation of Architecture
Tiny Home Project:
Day 4
Tiny Home Project:
Day 4
Now that you’ve sketched your floor plan, decided wall thicknesses and drawn elevations, it’s time to select fixtures and details! Put your newfound bidding and permitting knowledge to work! Using the colored paper, any leftover supplies from the week or recycled items around the house, design windows, flooring, paint, landscaping, and any other items you want to make sure to include in your tiny home. We've also included samples of fabrics, vinyl, and stone for you to select from too. Have fun and don't forget to think about your interiors as well as the exterior! Don’t forget to pay attention to scale and make your items as close to accurate as possible!
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