23 Questions
During which phase of the project are the client's requirements transformed into a physical, architectural form?
Schematic design phase
What is the purpose of the schematic design phase?
To resolve the client's requirements into physical form
What is the risk of initiating schematic design without completing pre-design?
All of the above
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the schematic design phase?
Validation of assumptions made during pre-design
What is one approach to developing schematic designs?
Involving a multi-disciplinary team of design professionals
What is the role of an integrated design team (IDT) in the schematic design phase?
To optimize the contribution of each design discipline
What is the purpose of adjusting work schedules, staff time, and invoicing during the schematic design phase?
To bill a greater portion of the overall project fee during schematic design
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the integrated design process (IDP)?
It requires collaboration between different disciplines
During the schematic design phase, the architect coordinates with which of the following disciplines?
All of the above
What is one benefit of the integrated design process (IDP)?
Reduced capital costs
What technology facilitates the efficient sharing of drawings in the design and construction process?
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Which of the following is NOT a key principle for a successful architect-client relationship during the schematic design phase?
Minimal communication
What is the architect's responsibility in terms of design meetings during the schematic design phase?
Record discussions and decisions
Why might some clients be reluctant to sign off on design decisions?
All of the above
What should the contractual agreement between architect and client explicitly require before proceeding with schematic design?
Client's provision of adequate information
According to the text, why might an architect request that the client retain independent specialists for certain services?
To transfer the risk associated with those services to the specialists
What is the general principle that the architect should reinforce to the owner regarding the risks associated with ownership of a capital asset?
The owner should take responsibility for the risks associated with ownership
What is considered an additional or discretionary service during the schematic design process?
Architect involvement with programming and obtaining missing information
What is the purpose of the space, circulation, and massing studies during the preliminary analysis?
To establish basic planning relationships
During the schematic design phase, the architect prepares preliminary cost evaluations based on the area or volume of the proposed building multiplied by the appropriate regional unit costs. What other factor may influence the architect's decision-making process at this phase?
The client's expectations
What should the architect obtain from the client before beginning design development?
Formal, written approval
What is the purpose of a schematic design report?
To capture the client's and design team's objectives
What is the role of the IDP team in relation to the budget and program?
To acknowledge the budget figure and avoid over-designing
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