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What is the main purpose of the schematic design phase in a project?
What is the main purpose of the schematic design phase in a project?
- To develop detailed construction drawings
- To determine the client's requirements and desires (correct)
- To explore how the building will be constructed
- To finalize interior design elements
During schematic design, what is the architect's role in relation to the client?
During schematic design, what is the architect's role in relation to the client?
- Ignoring the client's input
- Focusing solely on the structural aspects of the building
- Providing added value through creativity and synthesis of requirements (correct)
- Rushing through the design process without client consultation
Why is it important for architects and clients to agree on an architectural expression during schematic design?
Why is it important for architects and clients to agree on an architectural expression during schematic design?
- To avoid client involvement in the design decisions
- To limit the architect's creativity in the project
- To establish the spatial and structural framework for further design development (correct)
- To reduce the costs of the overall project
What risks are associated with initiating schematic design without completing pre-design?
What risks are associated with initiating schematic design without completing pre-design?
What guides the design process from pre-design to construction according to the text?
What guides the design process from pre-design to construction according to the text?
In what stage will the details of 'how it will be built' be explored according to the text?
In what stage will the details of 'how it will be built' be explored according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of the contract described in Section GC0 of RAIC Document Six (2018)?
What is the primary purpose of the contract described in Section GC0 of RAIC Document Six (2018)?
Why is open and transparent communication emphasized in RAIC Document Six?
Why is open and transparent communication emphasized in RAIC Document Six?
What is a duty of care that the Architect has according to RAIC Document Six?
What is a duty of care that the Architect has according to RAIC Document Six?
Why might some clients be reluctant to sign off on design decisions according to the text?
Why might some clients be reluctant to sign off on design decisions according to the text?
In what instances may the client be considered the user group representative according to RAIC Document Six?
In what instances may the client be considered the user group representative according to RAIC Document Six?
What should the IDP team consider if the budget and program are unachievable?
What should the IDP team consider if the budget and program are unachievable?
What should the architect obtain from the client before beginning design development?
What should the architect obtain from the client before beginning design development?
What is recommended to include in design presentation documents?
What is recommended to include in design presentation documents?
Where can a list of services to be provided in the schematic design phase be found?
Where can a list of services to be provided in the schematic design phase be found?
Why is it important for the report to capture the client's objectives?
Why is it important for the report to capture the client's objectives?
What is contained in Chapter 5.1 of the architecture project management guide?
What is contained in Chapter 5.1 of the architecture project management guide?
During the schematic design phase, what is the architect testing by studying various planning and massing relationships?
During the schematic design phase, what is the architect testing by studying various planning and massing relationships?
What is one approach mentioned for developing schematic designs?
What is one approach mentioned for developing schematic designs?
What is one trade-off mentioned in the text during the schematic design phase?
What is one trade-off mentioned in the text during the schematic design phase?
What method allows architects to model the anticipated energy performance of a design?
What method allows architects to model the anticipated energy performance of a design?
Why should design fees be calculated with additional effort in mind when using building information modeling (BIM)?
Why should design fees be calculated with additional effort in mind when using building information modeling (BIM)?
What characterizes the design work during the schematic design and design development phases according to the text?
What characterizes the design work during the schematic design and design development phases according to the text?
Who is responsible for providing a functional program before beginning schematic design?
Who is responsible for providing a functional program before beginning schematic design?
'The program typically drives the schematic design' means that:
'The program typically drives the schematic design' means that:
Which phase is described as an opportunity for fine-tuning elements of the client’s requirements?
Which phase is described as an opportunity for fine-tuning elements of the client’s requirements?
What must architects obtain before proceeding with the schematic design?
What must architects obtain before proceeding with the schematic design?
In a 'fast-tracked' project, what risks must be identified and discussed?
In a 'fast-tracked' project, what risks must be identified and discussed?
What does an integrated design team (IDT) involve?
What does an integrated design team (IDT) involve?
What should be delayed until there is a shared understanding of project objectives during the schematic design process?
What should be delayed until there is a shared understanding of project objectives during the schematic design process?
What determines when a project is deemed successful according to the text?
What determines when a project is deemed successful according to the text?
Who may help procure pre-design documentation if the client does not have it?
Who may help procure pre-design documentation if the client does not have it?
What is considered an additional or discretionary service during the schematic design process?
What is considered an additional or discretionary service during the schematic design process?
Who ensures there are no missteps or surprises as the design progresses during the architectural phase?
Who ensures there are no missteps or surprises as the design progresses during the architectural phase?
Which professional may not be covered by the architect's liability insurance?
Which professional may not be covered by the architect's liability insurance?
What might an owner require those providing services to warrant free of?
What might an owner require those providing services to warrant free of?
'Schematic design should be delayed until what level of understanding of project objectives is re-established?'
'Schematic design should be delayed until what level of understanding of project objectives is re-established?'
What is a significant factor in obtaining the synthesis of building elements that can lead to reduced capital costs and improved building performance?
What is a significant factor in obtaining the synthesis of building elements that can lead to reduced capital costs and improved building performance?
In the context of design alternatives, what is the purpose of preparing quick diagrammatic studies during the schematic design phase?
In the context of design alternatives, what is the purpose of preparing quick diagrammatic studies during the schematic design phase?
What is the primary purpose of preparing space plans in the preliminary analysis phase?
What is the primary purpose of preparing space plans in the preliminary analysis phase?
What facilitates the efficient sharing of drawings among design and construction teams?
What facilitates the efficient sharing of drawings among design and construction teams?
In the integrated design process, why is it important for all disciplines to work together?
In the integrated design process, why is it important for all disciplines to work together?
What should be agreed upon beforehand to ensure that fees associated with multiple investigations are taken into account in the professional contract?
What should be agreed upon beforehand to ensure that fees associated with multiple investigations are taken into account in the professional contract?
Why does the architect ask the client to periodically approve conceptual drawings on large projects?
Why does the architect ask the client to periodically approve conceptual drawings on large projects?
What may lead to adjusting the scope of work or quality during the schematic design phase if the client's expectations cannot be met within the proposed budget?
What may lead to adjusting the scope of work or quality during the schematic design phase if the client's expectations cannot be met within the proposed budget?
What drives the demand for higher performing buildings and sites in modern design?
What drives the demand for higher performing buildings and sites in modern design?
What is emphasized when discussing the need to strike a balance between providing basic services and extensive studies during schematic design?
What is emphasized when discussing the need to strike a balance between providing basic services and extensive studies during schematic design?
During the schematic design phase, what role does the architect play in relation to the design team?
During the schematic design phase, what role does the architect play in relation to the design team?
What is an essential aspect to consider in evaluating and selecting design alternatives?
What is an essential aspect to consider in evaluating and selecting design alternatives?
What is a key aspect of the integrated design process (IDP) in building design?
What is a key aspect of the integrated design process (IDP) in building design?
Why does the IDP usually require additional up-front resources?
Why does the IDP usually require additional up-front resources?
What is a primary benefit of obtaining client approval for conceptual drawings in large projects?
What is a primary benefit of obtaining client approval for conceptual drawings in large projects?
Where does sustainable design fit into the modern building industry?
Where does sustainable design fit into the modern building industry?
