Architects and Conflict Resolution

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Which document is developed to establish the merits and desirability of a project and justify the commitment of resources?

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Business Case (correct)

Feasibility Study

Functional Program

What does a feasibility study analyze?

Market and regulatory issues only

Technical issues only

Economic and financial issues only

Economic, financial, market, regulatory, and technical issues (correct)

What is the purpose of the pre-design phase?

To establish the merits and desirability of the project

To analyze the difference between a current state and the desired state

To provide foundation and necessary information for design decision-making (correct)

To assist the client in establishing a functional program

Which of the following is an important factor to consider in a business case?

The options considered Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a feasibility study?

To consider the broader practicalities of an initiative Signup and view all the answers

Why are architects increasingly providing pre-design services and undertaking feasibility studies?

To deal with a complex regulatory environment Signup and view all the answers

What should architects consider when preparing business cases and feasibility studies?

The complexity of the client's needs Signup and view all the answers

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

Changes made during pre-design have the greatest impact on the project with the least cost. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of investing in integrated early design?

It reduces the risk of project shortfalls. Signup and view all the answers

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

Architects act as prime consultants and leaders of multi-disciplinary teams. Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of changes made during pre-design compared to changes made at later phases of the project?

Changes made during pre-design have the greatest impact on the project with the least cost. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason why site evaluation and selection are important pre-design services?

To determine the physical characteristics of the site Signup and view all the answers

When is site analysis typically undertaken in a project?

During the schematic design phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of comparative site studies?

To recommend one site over the others Signup and view all the answers

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

A budget is a determination of the worth of a project, while a cost estimate is a comparison of the project's cost to the budget. Signup and view all the answers

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

-50% to +100% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about a pre-design cost estimate?

It may be called an order of magnitude or class D estimate. Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide information to prepare a project budget and construction budget. Signup and view all the answers

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

Excessive allowances in space planning Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary purpose of functional programs in architecture?

To optimize space and reduce costs Signup and view all the answers

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

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Signup and view all the answers

When is site evaluation typically performed in the architectural process?

During the pre-design phase Signup and view all the answers

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

To negotiate an appropriate scope for the project Signup and view all the answers

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

Uses intended within the prospective building Signup and view all the answers

What are some skills required for programming in architecture?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

True or False: An architect's involvement in programming always guarantees their continued services on the design phase(s) of the project.

False Signup and view all the answers

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Which document is developed to establish the merits and desirability of a project and justify the commitment of resources?

What does a feasibility study analyze?

What is the purpose of the pre-design phase?

Which of the following is an important factor to consider in a business case?

What is the purpose of a feasibility study?

Why are architects increasingly providing pre-design services and undertaking feasibility studies?

What should architects consider when preparing business cases and feasibility studies?

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

What is the significance of investing in integrated early design?

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

What is the impact of changes made during pre-design compared to changes made at later phases of the project?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why site evaluation and selection are important pre-design services?

When is site analysis typically undertaken in a project?

What is the purpose of comparative site studies?

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

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

Which of the following is true about a pre-design cost estimate?

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

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

What is a primary purpose of functional programs in architecture?

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

When is site evaluation typically performed in the architectural process?

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

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

What are some skills required for programming in architecture?

True or False: An architect's involvement in programming always guarantees their continued services on the design phase(s) of the project.

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