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What is the main focus during the schematic design phase?
What is the main focus during the schematic design phase?
What role does the facilitator play in an integrated design team?
What role does the facilitator play in an integrated design team?
Which of the following is a trade-off mentioned in the content?
Which of the following is a trade-off mentioned in the content?
What does the schematic design phase ideally conclude with?
What does the schematic design phase ideally conclude with?
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Why might design work be more intense during the schematic design phase?
Why might design work be more intense during the schematic design phase?
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What is one challenge architects face when using building information modeling (BIM)?
What is one challenge architects face when using building information modeling (BIM)?
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How should an architect adjust their planning when using advanced design software during schematic design?
How should an architect adjust their planning when using advanced design software during schematic design?
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During the schematic design phase, what is crucial for the architect to ensure?
During the schematic design phase, what is crucial for the architect to ensure?
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What does documenting design decisions help to achieve during the systematic process?
What does documenting design decisions help to achieve during the systematic process?
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What is indicated as an important task of the architect during the schematic design phase?
What is indicated as an important task of the architect during the schematic design phase?
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What is one benefit of using three-dimensional models in the schematic design phase?
What is one benefit of using three-dimensional models in the schematic design phase?
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Why is the schematic design phase considered an opportunity for correction?
Why is the schematic design phase considered an opportunity for correction?
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What characterizes the relationship between the architect and client during successful projects?
What characterizes the relationship between the architect and client during successful projects?
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What benefit do intern architects bring during the schematic design phase?
What benefit do intern architects bring during the schematic design phase?
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What key aspect should be investigated together with subconsultants during this phase?
What key aspect should be investigated together with subconsultants during this phase?
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What phase does the design typically drive program details, according to the content?
What phase does the design typically drive program details, according to the content?
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What is the primary nature of the relationship between the Client and the Architect as stated in the agreement?
What is the primary nature of the relationship between the Client and the Architect as stated in the agreement?
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What does the agreement state about the final design of the Project?
What does the agreement state about the final design of the Project?
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Which of the following statements about communication in the contract is correct?
Which of the following statements about communication in the contract is correct?
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Why is it important for the parties to remain in agreement over fundamental issues outlined in the functional program?
Why is it important for the parties to remain in agreement over fundamental issues outlined in the functional program?
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What is a recommended practice for recording minutes of design meetings?
What is a recommended practice for recording minutes of design meetings?
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What type of adjustments does the contract anticipate during the Project's design and construction?
What type of adjustments does the contract anticipate during the Project's design and construction?
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What duty do the Client and Architect acknowledge exists in their relationship?
What duty do the Client and Architect acknowledge exists in their relationship?
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In terms of project success, what relationship is emphasized as crucial in the document?
In terms of project success, what relationship is emphasized as crucial in the document?
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What is a potential reason for the architect to request that the client retain independent specialists?
What is a potential reason for the architect to request that the client retain independent specialists?
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What risk may carry over into subsequent phases of a project?
What risk may carry over into subsequent phases of a project?
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How might a client attempt to transfer risks associated with capital assets?
How might a client attempt to transfer risks associated with capital assets?
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What does the architect need to reinforce to the owner regarding project ownership?
What does the architect need to reinforce to the owner regarding project ownership?
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What may happen if a schematic design is commenced without shared understanding of project objectives?
What may happen if a schematic design is commenced without shared understanding of project objectives?
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What is considered an additional or discretionary service by the architect?
What is considered an additional or discretionary service by the architect?
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What scenario illustrates the liability transfer from the owner to the consultant?
What scenario illustrates the liability transfer from the owner to the consultant?
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What challenge may the client face as the schematic design progresses?
What challenge may the client face as the schematic design progresses?
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What is the primary basis for preliminary cost evaluations during schematic design?
What is the primary basis for preliminary cost evaluations during schematic design?
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If the client's expectations cannot be met within the proposed budget, what options does the architect have?
If the client's expectations cannot be met within the proposed budget, what options does the architect have?
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What should the IDP team acknowledge at the outset of the design process?
What should the IDP team acknowledge at the outset of the design process?
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What do schematic design documents illustrate?
What do schematic design documents illustrate?
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In cases where both the budget and program appear unachievable, what decision might the IDP team need to consider?
In cases where both the budget and program appear unachievable, what decision might the IDP team need to consider?
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Why is it important for the report to capture client and design team objectives?
Why is it important for the report to capture client and design team objectives?
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What can be beneficial for the design process when working with the client?
What can be beneficial for the design process when working with the client?
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Which of these factors is likely not considered in preliminary cost evaluations?
Which of these factors is likely not considered in preliminary cost evaluations?
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Study Notes
Schematic Design
- The architect works within the project budget to test the client’s program.
- The schematic design should be a synthesis of factors.
- Using an integrated design team (IDT) is one approach.
- Sustainability and its impacts on the building's life cycle should be considered.
- Trade-offs often occur, one example is using high-performance windows which may increase capital costs but decrease the size and price of mechanical equipment and future operational costs.
- Document all design decisions.
- Traditional sketch overlays as well as current technical software can be used to explore 3D models quickly.
- Design work is "front-end loaded" or more intensive in the schematic design and design development phases.
- BIM models can be used to predict energy performance but are often time-consuming to maintain.
- The program often drives schematic design, but in some cases, the design itself drives the program.
- The architect should test assumptions made during pre-design to identify inconsistencies or conflicts and uncover opportunities for more effective space utilization.
- Validation of assumptions helps to focus design time and effort on viable initiatives.
- Schematic design is a good opportunity to fine-tune the client's requirements and adjust spatial relationships before beginning design development.
- It is important to establish a team that understands the site and project challenges.
- The team should investigate construction materials, systems, and project delivery methods.
- Design decisions should be reviewed with the client and architect.
- Intern architects can make good use of schematic design.
- The client and architect should have a relationship built on mutual respect, support, openness, and good faith.
- There should be a clear understanding that the final design of the project is initially unknown and will require change during the project's design and construction.
- The success of the project is reliant on a cooperative relationship between the client, architect, and contractor.
- The architect should present specific proposals to the client.
- The architect should manage communication and ensure that all design issues and construction budgets are presented as open to discussion.
- The client should be informed and decisions documented.
- The architect should take minutes of design meetings and circulate them for review.
- In cases where specific expertise is needed the client may need to retain independent specialists.
- The owner should take responsibility for risks associated with ownership of capital assets.
- Schematic design is a learning process for all involved.
- The client may find that their original intent and vision needs to be reevaluated.
- The client's and design team's objectives should be captured in reports.
- Sharing previous schematic design presentations and reports with the client beforehand can be useful.
Building Cost Analysis
- During schematic design, the architect prepares preliminary cost evaluations, typically based on area or volume.
- Be prepared to work with the client to adjust the scope of work or quality if the budget is insufficient to achieve the program.
- In cases of an IDP, all team members should acknowledge the budget limits.
- If the budget and program are unachievable, the IDP team may need to consider a "go/no-go" decision regarding continuation with the project.
Documentation and Presentation
- Schematic design documentation is a presentation of the functional relationships between design elements, and of the project's scale and character.
- Each team member's discipline may be at different stages of concept design.
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Explore the key elements of schematic design in architecture, focusing on budget consideration, sustainability impacts, and the use of integrated design teams. This quiz assesses your understanding of the synthesis of design factors and various tools used in the design process.
