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During which phase of the project are the client's requirements transformed into physical, architectural form?
During which phase of the project are the client's requirements transformed into physical, architectural form?
- Pre-design phase
- Schematic design phase (correct)
- Construction phase
- Design development phase
What is the purpose of the schematic design phase?
What is the purpose of the schematic design phase?
- To transform the client's requirements into physical form (correct)
- To explore various planning and massing relationships
- To develop a design brief or functional program
- To determine the project budget
What is the role of the architect during the schematic design phase?
What is the role of the architect during the schematic design phase?
- To synthesize the client's requirements into physical form
- To develop a design brief or functional program
- To determine the project budget
- To test the client's program by studying various planning and massing relationships (correct)
What are the risks of initiating schematic design without completing pre-design?
What are the risks of initiating schematic design without completing pre-design?
What does the term 'schematic design' represent in the architectural process?
What does the term 'schematic design' represent in the architectural process?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the integrated design process (IDP)?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the integrated design process (IDP)?
What is the purpose of the integrated design process (IDP)?
What is the purpose of the integrated design process (IDP)?
What is an important aspect of using building information modeling (BIM) processes?
What is an important aspect of using building information modeling (BIM) processes?
During which phase does the architect coordinate the design team, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers?
During which phase does the architect coordinate the design team, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers?
Why might the architect prepare design alternatives for the client to consider during the schematic design phase?
Why might the architect prepare design alternatives for the client to consider during the schematic design phase?
According to the text, what is the role of the architect in managing communication during the design process?
According to the text, what is the role of the architect in managing communication during the design process?
What is the purpose of having another member record the discussion and decisions of important design meetings?
What is the purpose of having another member record the discussion and decisions of important design meetings?
Why might some clients be reluctant to sign off on design decisions?
Why might some clients be reluctant to sign off on design decisions?
What is the role of the client in a 'fast-tracked' project?
What is the role of the client in a 'fast-tracked' project?
What is the responsibility of the client in providing pre-design information?
What is the responsibility of the client in providing pre-design information?
According to the text, why might an architect request that the client retain independent specialists?
According to the text, why might an architect request that the client retain independent specialists?
What is the potential risk if some information remains unknown during the project?
What is the potential risk if some information remains unknown during the project?
Why might a client want all services related to a project to be provided by a single source?
Why might a client want all services related to a project to be provided by a single source?
According to the text, what is a general principle that the architect should reinforce to the owner?
According to the text, what is a general principle that the architect should reinforce to the owner?
What is considered an additional or discretionary service during the schematic design process?
What is considered an additional or discretionary service during the schematic design process?
Which one of the following is a key characteristic of the integrated design team (IDT) approach in schematic design?
Which one of the following is a key characteristic of the integrated design team (IDT) approach in schematic design?
What is one trade-off that may be considered in the design decisions during the schematic design stage?
What is one trade-off that may be considered in the design decisions during the schematic design stage?
What is one method to document design decisions during the schematic design stage?
What is one method to document design decisions during the schematic design stage?
What should be tested during the schematic design phase to ensure consistency and viability?
What should be tested during the schematic design phase to ensure consistency and viability?
What is one benefit of involving intern architects during the schematic design phase?
What is one benefit of involving intern architects during the schematic design phase?
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 happens if the client's expectations cannot be met within the proposed budget?
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 happens if the client's expectations cannot be met within the proposed budget?
What should the architect receive from the client before proceeding with further work?
What should the architect receive from the client before proceeding with further work?
What should be included in the design presentation documents during the schematic design phase?
What should be included in the design presentation documents during the schematic design phase?
Which document contains a list of services to be provided in the schematic design phase?
Which document contains a list of services to be provided in the schematic design phase?
What should the architect obtain from the client before beginning design development?
What should the architect obtain from the client before beginning design development?
