Architecture

Creative Solutions for People.

3d Building Scanning Building Information Modeling Facility Assessments

At Schemmer, we view architectural design as a thoughtful and creative process oriented on a client-first approach. This methodology implies an iterative and collaborative workflow that integrates programming, space planning, and interior look/feel with complex building systems that results in functional, efficient, and inviting buildings. Our process unfolds in clear phases to bring your vision to reality.

Pre-design and programming: we meet with project stakeholders to understand wants and needs and to craft a detailed plan. Programming involves pinpointing your needs, especially those that impact placement, scale, and complexity of the project. Alongside our civil engineers, we analyze the site’s terrain, its environmental factors including wind and sunlight, and local regulations to ensure feasibility, delivering a program document that guides the design while staying within your budget and timeline.

Space planning and conceptual design: we turn your program, data, and project goals into a practical layout. Space planning focuses on arranging spaces for smooth flow and usability, tailored to how you’ll use the building; not only today, but tomorrow as well!. We sketch initial ideas, using diagrams, 3D models, or immersive walk-throughs to show how spaces connect and feel, while exploring design styles based on your input. This phase blends creativity and function to ensure spaces work well and feel inviting.

Schematic design and design development: Refinement of plan and design-intent. Schematic design entails the creation of basic floor plans, cost estimates, and the infusing of design-intent into those two components. Design Development looks at the project holistically, incorporating well-integrated HVAC, Lighting, Power, and Structural systems into the project. Architectural-specific details including final control dimensions, exterior and interior material palettes are finalized along with detailed drawings ensuring safe, efficient, and visually engaging spaces.

Construction documents: These permit and construction-ready documents ensure building code conformance, provide adequate information for contractor bidding and become the instruments of service for construction of the project .In construction administration, we oversee the build to ensure it matches our documents but most importantly your plan. In post-construction, we inspect the finished space, provide maintenance guides, and ensure your satisfaction. With careful programming, space planning, and design, we create spaces perfectly suited to your needs.

At Schemmer, our Architects listen, collaborate, and thoughtfully develop solutions that balance the many goals that define a successful project, be it creativity, sustainability, functionality, or cost.

3D BUILDING SCANNING SERVICES

3D-Scan Scanner Schemmer helps project stakeholders stay laser focused with 3D scanning buildings to BIM Services using the Leica RTC360 Laser Scanner. This cutting edge technology shoots two million points per second and creates 360° advanced High-Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging. Use this 3D scanning process to bring your buildings into the digital world, help lower the life-cycle cost, improve accuracy and collaboration. With Schemmer’s recent acquisition of the Leica RTC360 3D laser scanner, we are able to document and capture environments in 3D, improving efficiency and productivity in the field and in the office.

3D Scanning Buildings Services we provide include:

Models for design, construction and fabrication
Clash detection
Promotional images, video and mixed reality
Capture as-built conditions

BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM)

How projects are being delivered is evolving and technology is continually transforming the way projects are being built. Let Schemmer efficiently help you plan, design, construct and manage your next project utilizing our Building Information Modeling (BIM) virtual design and construction services technology.

BIM Design

Our team utilizes BIM to collaborate in real time within our architecture, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines in the form of Revit software. We pride ourselves on the use of current technology to enhance design capabilities and increase design efficiency. But the most important aspect is that it allows you to visualize and interact within your project design to ensure your vision becomes a reality.

BIM Software

We are fully equipped with the resources that you need to see your project from concept to 3D virtual reality. Our software brings all construction models together in one place for a seamless review of your project. Before a shovel ever hits the ground we can easily locate problem areas and coordinate solutions for your project by anticipating construction hotspots utilizing Navisworks and Revit for clash detection. Gain instant access to information and progress of your project using a single model that incorporates design and trade models for better project results.

BIM Scope of Services:

Virtual Design and Construction Management
As-Modeled Clash Detection
Operation and Maintenance Data Incorporated into Modeled Equipment
Autodesk BIM 360 Glue for Cloud-based Layout and Coordination

FACILITY ASSESSMENTS

As facility assessment specialists, our design professionals balance the issues of feasibility, cost and aggressive schedules with the unique and diverse needs of our clients.

Our comprehensive facility assessment features
two major components:

Condition Assessment: This allows us to identify the architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and site conditions. We will address your facility’s physical condition, its life span, and if it complies with current codes.
Functional Assessment: Our evaluation will determine the adequacy of a building to house its intended function. This information helps answer the following questions: How many people and how much equipment can be accommodated? Is there enough space and is it configured properly, or are there space surpluses, deficiencies or functional inadequacies?

The data in both components is stored in proprietary software that helps to manage deferred maintenance and forecast capital renewal. You may need one or both of the facility assessments. Schemmer has a team of professionals specially trained to conduct both types of assessments.

In order to efficiently and effectively conduct a complete facility assessment, Schemmer utilizes our proprietary facility assessment software program, FACILITATE, which is unique to our firm. This program enables our team to input data on-site and in real time, quickly compiling the information for analysis and reporting.