Design Perceptions

Louis Sullivan, a well known Chicago architect, maintained that as far back as the latter part 19th century that ‘Form followed function’. This statement, which was the guiding principle of 20th century architectural design endures even today as one of the finest architecture maxims. What Sullivan suggested was that a building’s ‘form’ is the outcome of its functional demands. To those with utilitarianism leanings, this aphorism was particularly appealing. Nonetheless, cultural concepts and aesthetics have largely influenced
ornamentation and building form throughout history.

Today however, cultural manifestations are inhibited by economic, technical and social environments. A tectonic shift in cultural values provides only a cautious yardstick for assessment. Visual expressions of those values - or more simply put, style – are even less decided.

Platinum Builders Inc. of San Jose is a construction company which believes that a building goes beyond just a structure containing cement, steel, glass and wood. This construction management company views every project in terms of an environment where the users will manufacture, trade, store, sell and conduct any of the numerous activities associated with a business. In its architectural perception, Platinum Builders strives to
create the best environment possible in resonance with, amongst other criteria, commerce integrated with social conditions. For details of this construction management company,
click on http://www.californiabuilders.us/.

WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE DESIGN-BUILD?

Environmentally sustainable building design and construction is the idea of designing and constructing buildings and services while keeping the principles of social, economic, and ecological sustainability in mind. The purpose of sustainable design is to completely eradicate negative environmental impact through skilled, sensitive designing. Materialization of sustainable design necessitates no non-renewable resources and influences the environment minutely.

While the application may vary, some of the common principles of sustainable design and construction are as follows:

• Low-impact materials: choose recycled, non-toxic, sustainably produced materials that need little energy to process
• Quality and Durability: better-functioning and longer-lasting products decrease the impacts of producing replacements.
• Energy efficiency: use products and manufacturing processes that require less energy
• Strong eco-design: strong engineering design and architectural design principles are applied to the design and construction
Even though new technologies are continually being developed to complement current practices in producing greener structures, the common aim is that green buildings are constructed and designed to lessen the overall impact of the human health, built environment and the natural environment. Companies that are interested in sustainable development use various building design techniques and principles. Platinum Builders, a California based company, is devoted sustaining the environment while devising construction project plans that comply with the demands of the customers. The team of experts develops environmental management plans that are project-specific to decreasethe project’s environmental impact. For more information, log onto http://www.platinumbuildersinc.com/ or visit the company at 742 Charcot Ave San Jose, CA 95131.

Design-Build: Simplifying The Construction Process

Design-build  is a modern day project delivery system which is used in the construction industry. It is a method to deliver a project in which the construction and design services are contracted by the same entity known as the design-build contractor  or Design Build Company. Design-build tends to rely on a single point of liability contract and is employed by project owners to minimize risks and decrease the delivery schedule by coinciding design with the construction phase of the project. This method turns out to be pretty advantageous for the project owners because instead of partnering with separate contractors, they enjoy an amalgamated design-construct team who operates together with responsibility coming from a single source.

With more than two decades of experience under their belt, Platinum Builders are ‘all inclusive’ contractors who are contractually responsible for delivering on every aspect of project’s design, construction and engineering. The company features a professional team dedicated to generating results that meet client requirements. Platinum Builders’ cost saving analysis and use of fast-track construction techniques save clients a lot of time and money.

As a general contractor and Construction Management Company, Platinum Builders offers complete turnkey single source design-build services for all of the client’s construction needs - whether they are engineering design or architectural design, construction related issues or permit acquisition. The combined team of gifted professionals takes a specialized approach to tackling customer requirements by designing, managing and delivering projects which meet the costs, schedules, quality and specifications. From conception to completion, this design build company  accepts absolute accountability for the architecture, engineering and construction of the project.