STRUCTURAL GLASS FACADES - USC School of Architecture

grid anomalies, and other nonstandard atypical manifestations within the design. These are
the items that seem to characteristically represent about 20% of a design but take 80% of
the resources to complete. A strategy developed herein is that by employing a design/build
method, the designer can implement an innovative design, a design involving innovative
technology, or both, by addressing in a specific manner just the typical aspect of the design;
the 80% of the design that only takes 20% of the time. The remaining work is deferred to the
build-phase of the project, where appropriate industry experts can take design/build
responsibility for final completion of all design and engineering work subject to the architect’s
approval.
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