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During which phase of the design project are design decisions required earlier in the process?
During which phase of the design project are design decisions required earlier in the process?
- Schematic design (correct)
- Contract document production
- Preliminary design
- Design development
What is the main focus of the design development phase?
What is the main focus of the design development phase?
- Determining 'what' is being built
- Obtaining planning approvals
- Refining the selected scheme
- Exploring 'how' it is being built (correct)
What is the impact of the building information modeling (BIM) process and integrated design process (IDP) on the early phases of the design project?
What is the impact of the building information modeling (BIM) process and integrated design process (IDP) on the early phases of the design project?
- They result in more work during contract document production
- They change the division of effort and scope of deliverables (correct)
- They reduce the need for detailed technical analysis
- They decrease the effort required during schematic design
Which discipline is responsible for selecting equipment and resolving design issues related to mechanical systems during the design development phase?
Which discipline is responsible for selecting equipment and resolving design issues related to mechanical systems during the design development phase?
Who coordinates the activities of the engineering disciplines to ensure collaborative design evolution during the integrated design process?
Who coordinates the activities of the engineering disciplines to ensure collaborative design evolution during the integrated design process?
Which discipline is responsible for resolving design issues related to electrical systems during the design development phase?
Which discipline is responsible for resolving design issues related to electrical systems during the design development phase?
Which discipline integrates knowledge of ecology, socio-cultural factors, economics, and aesthetics to create outdoor environments that are functional and attractive?
Which discipline integrates knowledge of ecology, socio-cultural factors, economics, and aesthetics to create outdoor environments that are functional and attractive?
During the design development phase, the architect should maintain contact with authorities having jurisdiction in order to
During the design development phase, the architect should maintain contact with authorities having jurisdiction in order to
Which of the following is not a use of design development documents?
Which of the following is not a use of design development documents?
When is an updated estimate of the construction cost typically prepared?
When is an updated estimate of the construction cost typically prepared?
What is the purpose of the outline specifications prepared during the design development phase?
What is the purpose of the outline specifications prepared during the design development phase?
During the design development phase, the architect is responsible for
During the design development phase, the architect is responsible for
What is one of the roles for the architect during design development?
What is one of the roles for the architect during design development?
What is critical to the success of the project during design development?
What is critical to the success of the project during design development?
What should the architect consider when selecting a framing system during design development?
What should the architect consider when selecting a framing system during design development?
Which stakeholders may have access to the design development report?
Which stakeholders may have access to the design development report?
Under what circumstances is it recommended to include a preliminary analysis of compliance with the provincial building code in the design development report?
Under what circumstances is it recommended to include a preliminary analysis of compliance with the provincial building code in the design development report?
What is the purpose of a design project management report?
What is the purpose of a design project management report?
What is the role of a design development report?
What is the role of a design development report?
