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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What skills are required for programming?

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

    What is the purpose of functional programming in architecture?

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

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

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

    When is site analysis typically undertaken in a project?

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

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

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

    Why are feasibility studies important in the architectural process?

    <p>All of the above</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.</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.</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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