Architects and Conflict Resolution

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Which document is developed to establish the merits and desirability of a project and justification for further project definition and the commitment of resources?

  • Gap Analysis
  • Feasibility Study
  • Functional Program
  • Business Case (correct)

Which report outlines the research and subsequent analysis to determine the viability and practicability of a project?

  • Feasibility Study (correct)
  • Functional Program
  • Business Case
  • Gap Analysis

Which tool is used to identify the difference between a current state and the desired state?

  • Feasibility Study
  • Functional Program
  • Gap Analysis (correct)
  • Business Case

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a functional program?

<p>To negotiate the scope of services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main task of the architect when preparing a functional program?

<p>To examine the client's world in detail (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that the architect must consider when developing a functional program?

<p>Approximate floor areas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What skills are required for programming?

<p>Architectural ability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a typical source of conflict that architects can help resolve?

<p>Lack of stakeholder input (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of functional programming in architecture?

<p>To optimize space planning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization publishes the Standard Method for Measuring Floor Areas in Office Buildings?

<p>Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is site analysis typically conducted in the architectural design process?

<p>During schematic design phase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason why site analysis is important for clients?

<p>It helps clients design and develop buildings on their land (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of test fits in site analysis?

<p>To assess how a site can accommodate a program (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is site analysis typically undertaken in a project?

<p>During the schematic design phase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between a budget and a cost estimate?

<p>A budget is a determination of the worth of the project to the client, while a cost estimate is a comparison against the budget (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical range of accuracy for a cost estimate during the pre-design phase?

<p>-50% to +100% of actual cost (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a financial plan in the pre-design phase?

<p>To provide information for the design phases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ratio of design-construction/maintenance/building operating costs for office buildings according to research by Hughes et al.?

<p>1:0.4:12 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a purpose of pre-design services?

<p>To acknowledge the variations in understanding that an architect will likely encounter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the options that should be considered in a business case?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What additional analytical work may be generated from the outcome of a business case?

<p>Feasibility study, financial analysis, risk analysis, market analysis, and operational change analysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are feasibility studies important in the architectural process?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about pre-design services is true?

<p>Investing in pre-design work increases the likelihood of delivering a project on time and on budget. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of architects in pre-design services?

<p>Architects act as prime consultants and coordinate all pre-design services. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the MacLeamy Curve in Figure 1?

<p>To show the impact of early design-based decision-making on project outcomes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might an architect be ineligible for design contracts if they perform pre-design work?

<p>Performing pre-design work gives the architect an unfair advantage over other architects. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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