1.design process
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The design process consists of several phases: schematic design to determine general scope and relationships; design development involving conceptual brainstorming and rough sketches; construction documentation where detailed working drawings and specifications are prepared; bidding and negotiation to obtain competitive bids; and construction where the architect reviews progress to ensure the project meets plans and specifications.
1.design process
- 2. Steps of Design Process: ■ Schematic Design: it's about determining the general scope, preliminary design, scale and relationships among the components of the project.
- 3. ■ Design Development: Conceptual brainstorming and exploration define this portion of the design process. Architects begin by creating basic concept diagrams and rough sketches. These working drawings or blueprints and specifications are prepared in order to define in detail all of the materials that are to be used in the project and where they are to be located, as well as how they are to be installed
- 4. ■ Construction Documentation: Once the owner has approved the design development phase, the architect starts working on producing working drawings and on the specifications production whereby the design is translated into detailed working drawings (commonly known as ‘blueprints’) and the specifications, which the Contractor will use to establish actual construction costs and build the project.
- 5. ■ Bidding and Negotiation : During the bidding and negotiation phase, the architect may assist the customer in obtaining competitive bids or bid evaluations, as well as invitations to bid, and instructions to bidders.
- 6. ■ Construction: Of course, the final phase of the process is the construction. During this phase, the architect review the progress of the work and facilitates any changes that may be required by visiting the construction site and observing the construction to determine, in general, if the project is being built according to the plans and specifications.