Business View Magazine - Feb 2024

this stage is understanding the buyer’s needs, goals, and resources. Yanowitz, with a design-build approach informed by extensive contractor experience, emphasizes the challenge to optimize program scale and design solutions with the targeted budget. “With recent supply chain issues and inflation, we feel that it is important to understand a realistic budget early in the design process. If clients don’t have internal cost estimation abilities, we will introduce the client to qualified contractors to assist in validating a budget early on.” Once a realistic budget is formed, a client can be more comfortable going forward with the design and a developer can be more financially confident as they present a project to the community and seek municipal approvals. Ideas flourish, often sparked by the client’s inspirations, so post-conceptualization and project trajectories vary. Yanowitz underscores the shift from traditional approaches, advocating cost-benefit analysis during design to mitigate post-bid frustrations. “We bring a value engineering assessment into the design process. Over time, the contractor builds trust and becomes an indispensable partner to the client. Avoiding the pitfalls of unfeasible dreams, this transparent and collaborative method aligns the buyer, architect, and contractor. By conducting a thorough analysis during the design phase, LYF minimizes inefficiencies, fosters relationships, and increases the likelihood of the next phase adhering to timelines and budgets. This ensures a smoother and stress-free experience for everyone involved. Feyl knows the architecture and construction world has transformed over time. “It used to be a confrontational battle. It has become more collaborative, creating a superior design process.” SUSTAINABLE DESIGN PRINCIPLES In the 21st century, global recognition of climate change propels a push formore stringent energycodes worldwide. Governments emphasize accountability in lowering energy demand and increasing efficiency throughout the build environment. 55 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 02 LYF ARCHI TECTS