Architects and Structural Engineers
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During the design development phase, the focus is on

  • Determining 'what' is being built
  • Obtaining planning approvals
  • Acquiring construction permits
  • Determining 'how' it is being built (correct)
  • Which process has changed the division of effort and scope of deliverables in the early phases of the design project?

  • Building information modeling (BIM)
  • Integrated design process (IDP)
  • Integrated project delivery (IPD)
  • All of the above (correct)
  • When does the design development phase generally align with in terms of planning approvals?

  • Sealed construction documents
  • Schematic design phase
  • Acquiring construction permits
  • Obtaining planning approvals (correct)
  • Which discipline is responsible for selecting equipment for and resolving design issues related to mechanical systems during the design development phase?

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

    Who coordinates the activities of the engineering disciplines to ensure that the design evolves collaboratively during the design development phase?

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

    Which discipline is responsible for resolving design issues related to electrical systems during the design development phase?

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

    Which discipline integrates knowledge of ecology, socio-cultural factors, economics, and aesthetics to create outdoor environments that are functional, innovative, appropriate, and attractive?

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

    Which document is used to document significant design decisions and design criteria at the end of design development?

    <p>Design Development Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the design development report?

    <p>To provide a clear understanding of the project's design logic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the project management report?

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

    What is the recommended action regarding compliance with the provincial building code in the design development report?

    <p>It is optional to include compliance analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the design development phase, the architect should secure formal, written approval from the client and other key stakeholders for which of the following?

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

    Which of the following is typically required by municipalities when applying for a building permit?

    <p>Sealed documents by the architect of record</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of preparing an outline specification during the design development phase?

    <p>To describe major building components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the architect as coordinating consultant in a contractual relationship with engineering firms?

    <p>To explicitly state the scope of services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the design development phase, the architect's role includes investigating various construction materials, products, systems, and manufactured products for incorporation into the future building. What factors should the architect review before making a final recommendation to the client?

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

    During the design development phase, the collaboration with engineers becomes more intense. At what stage should the collaboration with engineers begin?

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

    What is the purpose of refining the design during the design development phase?

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

    What is the term "design" commonly used to refer to by engineers and some clients?

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

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