WGU D263 DESIGN METHODS
MIDTERM EXAM 2025
Buildings need to be designed anticipating change and supporting change - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔What was the key idea presented by Stewart Brand in his video Flow?
Programming - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔PHASE:
----designers are required to ask the client detailed questions as to what the goal is for their
finished product.
----measure to scale the space you're working with in order to insert potential furniture or
construct new spaces.
----Create schedules as to when things need to be done
----keeping track of budget.
----If anything happens to tinker with the schedule, it's this phase's responsibility to inform the
client before the final product design is given
Schematic - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔PHASE:
----The preliminary plans are being made for the furniture, colors, materials, interior
architectural finishes, and spatial utilization of the rooms.
----Budgets need to be kept into consideration and communication between all the workers on
the job needs to be kept clear.
Design development - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔PHASE:
----phase where all the pieces start to fit in the puzzle.
----Official sketches, plans, or diagrams need to be close to being finalized.
, ----Plans regarding space, furniture, custom architectural finishes, and lighting all need to be set
in stone.
-----The designer will then present a presentation board that will include the materials and an
overall preview of the final product.
----Included in the presentation board will be an estimate of the total budget for the
construction.
Contract documents - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔PHASE:
----deals with getting all the documents together so that the construction process can begin.
----A thought-out document of written specifications needs to be made for the contractors
before the installation happens.
----Approvals need to be given from agencies for the construction to take place
----provide the client assistance with preparing bid documents
----select appropriate contractors
Contract administration - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔PHASE:
----deals with finalizing costs with suppliers and installers.
----Supervision over the work site is necessary when installing furniture or any of the
construction.
----By being present, it makes it easier to keep records as to how on top of it you are on the
schedule plans.
----Once the project is done and release papers are given, then evaluations take place.
Affordance - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔what allows you to perform a function in a more efficient
way?They can ONLY be in physical form due to it physically allowing you to do something.
Constraint - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔what keeps you from doing something you don't want to do?
If used effectively, it will restrict a user of a certain ability or function with the intent of making
something easier to use.
MIDTERM EXAM 2025
Buildings need to be designed anticipating change and supporting change - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔What was the key idea presented by Stewart Brand in his video Flow?
Programming - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔PHASE:
----designers are required to ask the client detailed questions as to what the goal is for their
finished product.
----measure to scale the space you're working with in order to insert potential furniture or
construct new spaces.
----Create schedules as to when things need to be done
----keeping track of budget.
----If anything happens to tinker with the schedule, it's this phase's responsibility to inform the
client before the final product design is given
Schematic - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔PHASE:
----The preliminary plans are being made for the furniture, colors, materials, interior
architectural finishes, and spatial utilization of the rooms.
----Budgets need to be kept into consideration and communication between all the workers on
the job needs to be kept clear.
Design development - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔PHASE:
----phase where all the pieces start to fit in the puzzle.
----Official sketches, plans, or diagrams need to be close to being finalized.
, ----Plans regarding space, furniture, custom architectural finishes, and lighting all need to be set
in stone.
-----The designer will then present a presentation board that will include the materials and an
overall preview of the final product.
----Included in the presentation board will be an estimate of the total budget for the
construction.
Contract documents - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔PHASE:
----deals with getting all the documents together so that the construction process can begin.
----A thought-out document of written specifications needs to be made for the contractors
before the installation happens.
----Approvals need to be given from agencies for the construction to take place
----provide the client assistance with preparing bid documents
----select appropriate contractors
Contract administration - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔PHASE:
----deals with finalizing costs with suppliers and installers.
----Supervision over the work site is necessary when installing furniture or any of the
construction.
----By being present, it makes it easier to keep records as to how on top of it you are on the
schedule plans.
----Once the project is done and release papers are given, then evaluations take place.
Affordance - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔what allows you to perform a function in a more efficient
way?They can ONLY be in physical form due to it physically allowing you to do something.
Constraint - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔what keeps you from doing something you don't want to do?
If used effectively, it will restrict a user of a certain ability or function with the intent of making
something easier to use.
