Step 3: Design + engineering (where buildability is decided)
Design is where many projects win or lose. The best results happen when your design and build team stay aligned on:
- Structural strategy (spans, openings, load paths)
- Mechanical planning (HVAC zoning, ventilation, equipment placement)
- Electrical plan and lighting design
- Plumbing routes and wet-wall efficiency
- Window and door strategy for light, privacy, and airflow
Pro tip: A design that’s beautiful but impossible (or insanely expensive) to build is not a good design. Buildability matters.
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