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During which phase of the project is the selected scheme refined and developed in more detail?
During which phase of the project is the selected scheme refined and developed in more detail?
- Design Development (correct)
- Preliminary Design
- Schematic Design
- Construction Documentation
What is the term used to refer to the combination of the schematic design phase and the design development phase?
What is the term used to refer to the combination of the schematic design phase and the design development phase?
- Preliminary Design (correct)
- Preconstruction Phase
- Construction Phase
- Design Approval
Why is it advantageous to obtain initial approval of the early concept from the client before proceeding to more specific design details?
Why is it advantageous to obtain initial approval of the early concept from the client before proceeding to more specific design details?
- To meet legal requirements
- To save time during the construction phase
- To avoid additional costs
- To ensure the client's satisfaction (correct)
What do engineers and some clients often refer to as 'design'?
What do engineers and some clients often refer to as 'design'?
In which language is the distinction between the three phases of design (schematic design, design development, and construction documentation) clear?
In which language is the distinction between the three phases of design (schematic design, design development, and construction documentation) clear?
Which of the following is a purpose of an outline specification?
Which of the following is a purpose of an outline specification?
What is a design report?
What is a design report?
Which document describes the proposed materials and construction systems in general terms?
Which document describes the proposed materials and construction systems in general terms?
Who may find a design report useful?
Who may find a design report useful?
What is often included in a design report?
What is often included in a design report?
Which of the following information should the architect provide to the structural engineer in order to commence design development?
Which of the following information should the architect provide to the structural engineer in order to commence design development?
What are some design issues that must be resolved with the structural engineer and the members of the design team through an Integrated Design Process?
What are some design issues that must be resolved with the structural engineer and the members of the design team through an Integrated Design Process?
What type of information does the mechanical engineer require to undertake design development?
What type of information does the mechanical engineer require to undertake design development?
During the design development phase, what does the mechanical engineer select and resolve?
During the design development phase, what does the mechanical engineer select and resolve?
What information does the electrical engineer require to undertake the design development documents?
What information does the electrical engineer require to undertake the design development documents?
During the design development phase, the architect is responsible for which of the following tasks?
During the design development phase, the architect is responsible for which of the following tasks?
What is one of the key factors that the architect should review when assessing the maintenance and durability of various materials during design development?
What is one of the key factors that the architect should review when assessing the maintenance and durability of various materials during design development?
What is the role of the consultants during the design development phase?
What is the role of the consultants during the design development phase?
What is the purpose of refining the design during the design development phase?
What is the purpose of refining the design during the design development phase?
When should collaboration with the engineers begin for a project?
When should collaboration with the engineers begin for a project?
During the design development phase, the electrical engineer resolves design issues related to which of the following systems?
During the design development phase, the electrical engineer resolves design issues related to which of the following systems?
What is the purpose of the lighting layouts developed by the architect and the electrical engineer during the design development phase?
What is the purpose of the lighting layouts developed by the architect and the electrical engineer during the design development phase?
Which of the following consultants may be involved at the design development stage of a project?
Which of the following consultants may be involved at the design development stage of a project?
What permits and approvals are typically obtained during the design development phase?
What permits and approvals are typically obtained during the design development phase?
What type of estimate may be prepared during the design development phase by the architect or a cost consultant?
What type of estimate may be prepared during the design development phase by the architect or a cost consultant?
True or false: An outline specification provides detailed information about the proposed materials and construction systems.
True or false: An outline specification provides detailed information about the proposed materials and construction systems.
True or false: A design report is primarily used by the architect's office staff to better understand the design.
True or false: A design report is primarily used by the architect's office staff to better understand the design.
True or false: The design report may include an analysis of the building's compliance with the building code.
True or false: The design report may include an analysis of the building's compliance with the building code.
True or false: The design report is a contractual requirement for all projects.
True or false: The design report is a contractual requirement for all projects.
True or false: The design report serves as a record for the project and can help with lengthy approval periods or delays.
True or false: The design report serves as a record for the project and can help with lengthy approval periods or delays.