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What is the main focus of the design development phase?
What is the main focus of the design development phase?
- Refining the schematic design
- Exploring 'how' it is being built (correct)
- Exploring 'what' is being built
- Determining the cost of the project
How has the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) impacted the design process?
How has the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) impacted the design process?
- Increased the effort during contract document production
- Decreased the importance of integrated project delivery (IPD)
- Reduced the need for detailed technical analysis
- Shifted work traditionally in design development to schematic design (correct)
What has caused design projects to become more 'front-end loaded'?
What has caused design projects to become more 'front-end loaded'?
- Integration of energy code compliance
- Redistribution of effort and associated fees (correct)
- Increased effort during contract document production
- Decrease in the need for planning approvals
At what phase of the project do design development activities generally align with planning approvals from authorities?
At what phase of the project do design development activities generally align with planning approvals from authorities?
What distinguishes schematic design from design development in terms of focus?
What distinguishes schematic design from design development in terms of focus?
Why are design decisions required earlier in the process according to the text?
Why are design decisions required earlier in the process according to the text?
What is the term used to describe combining the schematic design phase and design development phase into a single phase?
What is the term used to describe combining the schematic design phase and design development phase into a single phase?
In what phase should the client provide initial approval of the early concept before proceeding to detailed design?
In what phase should the client provide initial approval of the early concept before proceeding to detailed design?
What is a key aspect that should be managed by the architect during the design development phase to ensure a professional client-architect relationship?
What is a key aspect that should be managed by the architect during the design development phase to ensure a professional client-architect relationship?
What is the main purpose of developing a statement of work for each phase of the design project with defined deliverables?
What is the main purpose of developing a statement of work for each phase of the design project with defined deliverables?
Which phase of a project immediately follows the design development phase according to the text?
Which phase of a project immediately follows the design development phase according to the text?
During design development, what is one of the key responsibilities outlined for the architect?
During design development, what is one of the key responsibilities outlined for the architect?
What should the architect assess about materials during design development to meet the client's needs?
What should the architect assess about materials during design development to meet the client's needs?
What is the purpose of the design project management report?
What is the purpose of the design project management report?
What is critical for minimizing delays resulting from coordination challenges during construction document production?
What is critical for minimizing delays resulting from coordination challenges during construction document production?
When is it recommended to include a preliminary analysis of compliance with the provincial building code?
When is it recommended to include a preliminary analysis of compliance with the provincial building code?
What does the design project management report contain?
What does the design project management report contain?
What phase should collaboration with engineers begin, based on information provided?
What phase should collaboration with engineers begin, based on information provided?
In what appendix can you find a suggested table of contents for a design development report?
In what appendix can you find a suggested table of contents for a design development report?
What is considered essential for the success of a project during the design development phase?
What is considered essential for the success of a project during the design development phase?
What is the role of the architect in providing a design project management report?
What is the role of the architect in providing a design project management report?
Where can one find a checklist for the management of an architectural project?
Where can one find a checklist for the management of an architectural project?
What information does a civil or site servicing engineer require during the design development phase?
What information does a civil or site servicing engineer require during the design development phase?
What role does a landscape architect play during the schematic design stage?
What role does a landscape architect play during the schematic design stage?
When are landscape concept plans typically prepared?
When are landscape concept plans typically prepared?
In addition to normal engineering services, what other consultants may be involved at the design development stage?
In addition to normal engineering services, what other consultants may be involved at the design development stage?
What is the role of the architect as a coordinating consultant?
What is the role of the architect as a coordinating consultant?
When is a review with authorities having jurisdiction usually commenced?
When is a review with authorities having jurisdiction usually commenced?
When is a building permit usually applied for?
When is a building permit usually applied for?
Who is typically required to seal the documents submitted for a building permit?
Who is typically required to seal the documents submitted for a building permit?
What facilitates the preparation of a more accurate estimate of construction cost?
What facilitates the preparation of a more accurate estimate of construction cost?
Which professional prepares an updated estimate of construction cost during design development?
Which professional prepares an updated estimate of construction cost during design development?
What does the structural engineer analyze during the schematic design stage?
What does the structural engineer analyze during the schematic design stage?
What considerations influence the selection of a framing system at the schematic design stage?
What considerations influence the selection of a framing system at the schematic design stage?
Who assists in determining the client's mechanical needs if not included in the program?
Who assists in determining the client's mechanical needs if not included in the program?
What role does the architect play in energy modelling projections during design development?
What role does the architect play in energy modelling projections during design development?
What type of information does the electrical engineer need during design development?
What type of information does the electrical engineer need during design development?
Which professional resolves design issues related to electrical systems during design development?
Which professional resolves design issues related to electrical systems during design development?
In building model coordination, what can aid in promoting integration among different disciplines?
In building model coordination, what can aid in promoting integration among different disciplines?
What is a key aspect considered when developing lighting layouts?
What is a key aspect considered when developing lighting layouts?
What is one of the main purposes of design development documents?
What is one of the main purposes of design development documents?
What is a requirement for emergency standby and dual-equipment systems during schematic design?
What is a requirement for emergency standby and dual-equipment systems during schematic design?
What should the architect do after presenting the design development documents?
What should the architect do after presenting the design development documents?
Which of the following components may be included in design development documents for larger projects?
Which of the following components may be included in design development documents for larger projects?
What should the outline specification describe in general terms?
What should the outline specification describe in general terms?
When should a design development report be prepared?
When should a design development report be prepared?
Why is it important to review stakeholder groups who may have access to the design report?
Why is it important to review stakeholder groups who may have access to the design report?
What does the design development report provide in its executive summary section?
What does the design development report provide in its executive summary section?
Which standard classification can be used for composing outline specifications?
Which standard classification can be used for composing outline specifications?
Why might a design development report be made public?
Why might a design development report be made public?
