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Which stage of the design process allows the architect to fine-tune elements of the client's requirements and adjust spatial relationships before beginning design development?
Which stage of the design process allows the architect to fine-tune elements of the client's requirements and adjust spatial relationships before beginning design development?
- Building Information Modeling
- Schematic design (correct)
- Design development
- Site evaluation
What is the purpose of integrating appropriate site development, building envelope characteristics, and mechanical and electrical systems at the schematic design stage?
What is the purpose of integrating appropriate site development, building envelope characteristics, and mechanical and electrical systems at the schematic design stage?
- To reduce the size and cost of mechanical equipment
- To fine-tune elements of the client's requirements
- To adjust spatial relationships
- To optimize the contribution of each design discipline (correct)
What new software developments allow architects to undertake preliminary modeling, develop rapid prototypes, and document the building as a three-dimensional model?
What new software developments allow architects to undertake preliminary modeling, develop rapid prototypes, and document the building as a three-dimensional model?
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) (correct)
- Site evaluation
- Schematic design
- Design development
What should the architect encourage to facilitate effective client participation and maintain trust between the parties during schematic design?
What should the architect encourage to facilitate effective client participation and maintain trust between the parties during schematic design?
What is the responsibility of the client in providing information at the schematic design stage?
What is the responsibility of the client in providing information at the schematic design stage?
When should schematic design be delayed?
When should schematic design be delayed?
During which phase of the project do the client's requirements and desires assume architectural form?
During which phase of the project do the client's requirements and desires assume architectural form?
What is the main purpose of schematic design?
What is the main purpose of schematic design?
What elements are synthesized in the architectural concept during schematic design?
What elements are synthesized in the architectural concept during schematic design?
What is the role of the architect and the client in schematic design?
What is the role of the architect and the client in schematic design?
What is the ideal outcome of the schematic design phase?
What is the ideal outcome of the schematic design phase?
What is an Integrated Design Approach in schematic design?
What is an Integrated Design Approach in schematic design?
During the schematic design phase, the architect usually facilitates the design team, including which of the following engineers?
During the schematic design phase, the architect usually facilitates the design team, including which of the following engineers?
What is the purpose of preparing design alternatives at the schematic design stage?
What is the purpose of preparing design alternatives at the schematic design stage?
What does the Integrated Design Process help ensure?
What does the Integrated Design Process help ensure?
What is necessary to consider during the preliminary analysis of a new commission?
What is necessary to consider during the preliminary analysis of a new commission?
What is the architect's role in the schematic design phase?
What is the architect's role in the schematic design phase?
What is the purpose of space diagrams in the preliminary analysis of a new commission?
What is the purpose of space diagrams in the preliminary analysis of a new commission?
Which one of the following is NOT a factor considered when evaluating design alternatives during the schematic design phase?
Which one of the following is NOT a factor considered when evaluating design alternatives during the schematic design phase?
What is the purpose of preparing preliminary cost estimates during the schematic design phase?
What is the purpose of preparing preliminary cost estimates during the schematic design phase?
What may be required if the client's expectations cannot be met within the current budget during the schematic design phase?
What may be required if the client's expectations cannot be met within the current budget during the schematic design phase?
What type of documents are prepared during the schematic design phase?
What type of documents are prepared during the schematic design phase?
What is the purpose of the architect reviewing the documents with the client and obtaining written approval before beginning design development?
What is the purpose of the architect reviewing the documents with the client and obtaining written approval before beginning design development?
What is included in the design documents during the schematic design phase?
What is included in the design documents during the schematic design phase?
What additional information may be included in a report prepared during the schematic design phase?
What additional information may be included in a report prepared during the schematic design phase?
True or false: The architect should provide multiple design alternatives during the schematic design phase.
True or false: The architect should provide multiple design alternatives during the schematic design phase.
True or false: The architect should consider the ratio of net to gross floor areas when evaluating design alternatives.
True or false: The architect should consider the ratio of net to gross floor areas when evaluating design alternatives.
True or false: The architect should prepare preliminary cost estimates based on the proposed building's area or volume.
True or false: The architect should prepare preliminary cost estimates based on the proposed building's area or volume.
True or false: If the client's expectations cannot be met within the current budget, the architect should adjust the scope of work or the quality.
True or false: If the client's expectations cannot be met within the current budget, the architect should adjust the scope of work or the quality.
True or false: The architect should obtain written approval from the client before beginning design development.
True or false: The architect should obtain written approval from the client before beginning design development.
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