Design Development Collaboration

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During the design development phase, what aspect of the project is explored and determined?

The way the project is being built and how it will operate (correct)

The timeline of the project

The materials used in the project

The cost of the project

What has changed the division of effort and scope of deliverables in the early phases of the design project?

The compliance with the energy code

The obtaining of planning approvals

The use of building information modeling (BIM) (correct)

The redistribution of effort and associated fees

In most jurisdictions, when does design development generally align with obtaining planning approvals?

During the schematic design phase

During the contract document production

During the construction permits acquisition

During the design development phase (correct)

During the design development phase, the mechanical engineer selects equipment for and resolves

Energy modeling issues Signup and view all the answers

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

Electrical engineer 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. The architect should review the following factors before making a final recommendation to the client:

Cost and performance of the materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of developing a statement of work for each phase of the design project with clearly defined deliverables?

To validate the deliverables Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does the civil or site servicing engineer require to carry out the design development documents?

Information about site servicing systems Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for architects to have a mutual understanding of each phase and plan for appropriate documentation when communicating with engineers?

To minimize delays resulting from coordination challenges Signup and view all the answers

Which consultant is involved in providing conceptual thoughts about the hard and soft landscaping aspects of the project during the schematic design stage?

Landscape architect Signup and view all the answers

When should the collaboration with engineers begin and continue with greater intensity during the design process?

During the schematic design phase Signup and view all the answers

Which stakeholders may have access to the design development report?

Adjacent property owners and residents Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a design development report?

To document significant design decisions and design criteria Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in a project management report during the design development phase?

Information about the process Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to include a preliminary analysis of the proposed design in the design development report?

To provide a foundation for reviewing the construction documentation Signup and view all the answers

During the design development phase, the architect should maintain contact with authorities having jurisdiction to

Review certain details with them Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the design development documents?

To secure formal, written approval from the client Signup and view all the answers

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

To describe the proposed materials and construction systems Signup and view all the answers

When is an updated estimate of the construction cost typically prepared?

During design development phase Signup and view all the answers