EXAC - SCHEMATIC DESIGN AND
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
At what design phase of the project during which the client's requirements and desires assume
architectural form. - CORRECT ANSWER - schematic design stage - the design stage
when the programming information is translated into architectural language. In schematic design,
the architect and the client discuss and confirm the key issues of the project and agree on the
architectural form to accommodate them. This form should be based on a design brief or
functional program developed during pre-design
Is integrated design approach applicable during the schematic design phase. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Yes, Schematic designs may be developed using an Integrated Design
Approach which involves a multi-disciplinary team of design professionals (structural,mech.,
electrical, landscape ) as well as the client as a core team member.
The sustainable vision for the project should involve documentation of all design decisions.
Integration at the schematic design stage of appropriate site development, building envelope
characteristics, and mechanical and electrical systems optimizes the contribution of each
design discipline.
during the schematic design stage, what is the role of architect with respect to design team and
sub consultant. - CORRECT ANSWER - Schematic design is also the stage when the
architect assembles the design team, including
sub-consultants who:
• become familiar with the opportunities and challenges presented by the building site;
• investigate different types of construction materials, systems, and contractual methods;
• may obtain detailed site information, including all services such as water, sewer, gas;
• establish the project's technical principles;
• review their proposals with the architect and the client.
,What is the role of the architect and client relationship during schematic design stages. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Throughout schematic design, the architect-client dialogue
continues, as proposals for specific responses to the project's requirements are put forward by the
architect. It is important for the parties to remain in agreement over the fundamental issues
outlined in the functional program.
what is required from the client during schematic design stage - CORRECT ANSWER -
The client is responsible for providing functional program addressing: (functional programming
is not part of architectural scope of work)
• functional requirements and spatial relationships;
• flexibility and provision for expansion;
• special equipment and systems;
• site requirements;
• construction budget; (class D estimate)
• time frame or schedule.
In addition to the program, the client is responsible for providing full documentation of site
conditions, including:
• legal and physical surveys;
• reports on sub-surface conditions, including the presence of hazardous materials or other
pollutants; (clients responsibility)
• any other professional reports or opinions from specialist consultants that will have an impact
on the work.
what should the architect do if the information required for the schematic design stage is not
available. - CORRECT ANSWER - If the client does not have all this documentation, the
architect may help procure it, acting as the
client's agent. Alternatively, the architect may insist that the client retain specialists to provide
the necessary information, partly because the architect's liability insurance will not cover certain
sub-consultants.
, If the architect and the client do not yet have a clearly defined understanding of project
objectives, schematic design should be delayed until the appropriate information is available
and intentions are understood.
Assistance with programming and obtaining missing information are considered additional or
optional services
and, should be billed accordingly.
what are the technical and regulatory requirements that an architect is required at the schematic
design stage. - CORRECT ANSWER - As the schematic design process continues, the
architect applies technical and regulatory knowledge by:
• incorporating appropriate construction materials and methods;
• ensuring compliance with building codes;
• dealing with occupational health and safety codes;
• ensuring that local zoning and urban design requirements are met.
Before proceeding to design development, architects must fully investigate planning and
technical requirements as well as regulations of Authorities Having Jurisdiction (such as
environmental impact, site plan control, zoning, parking requirements, and limiting distances). A
general overview, rather than a detailed analysis, of building code compliance is necessary at this
stage.
building code compliance requirement at the schematic design stage would be ? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A general overview, rather than a detailed analysis, of building code
compliance is necessary at this stage.
what is integrated design? - CORRECT ANSWER - the design process which involves all
the consultant input during various design stages.
The Integrated Design Process helps to ensure that all building systems and components, such as
site
design, structure, orientation, envelope, lighting and ventilation are viewed as interdependent.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
At what design phase of the project during which the client's requirements and desires assume
architectural form. - CORRECT ANSWER - schematic design stage - the design stage
when the programming information is translated into architectural language. In schematic design,
the architect and the client discuss and confirm the key issues of the project and agree on the
architectural form to accommodate them. This form should be based on a design brief or
functional program developed during pre-design
Is integrated design approach applicable during the schematic design phase. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Yes, Schematic designs may be developed using an Integrated Design
Approach which involves a multi-disciplinary team of design professionals (structural,mech.,
electrical, landscape ) as well as the client as a core team member.
The sustainable vision for the project should involve documentation of all design decisions.
Integration at the schematic design stage of appropriate site development, building envelope
characteristics, and mechanical and electrical systems optimizes the contribution of each
design discipline.
during the schematic design stage, what is the role of architect with respect to design team and
sub consultant. - CORRECT ANSWER - Schematic design is also the stage when the
architect assembles the design team, including
sub-consultants who:
• become familiar with the opportunities and challenges presented by the building site;
• investigate different types of construction materials, systems, and contractual methods;
• may obtain detailed site information, including all services such as water, sewer, gas;
• establish the project's technical principles;
• review their proposals with the architect and the client.
,What is the role of the architect and client relationship during schematic design stages. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Throughout schematic design, the architect-client dialogue
continues, as proposals for specific responses to the project's requirements are put forward by the
architect. It is important for the parties to remain in agreement over the fundamental issues
outlined in the functional program.
what is required from the client during schematic design stage - CORRECT ANSWER -
The client is responsible for providing functional program addressing: (functional programming
is not part of architectural scope of work)
• functional requirements and spatial relationships;
• flexibility and provision for expansion;
• special equipment and systems;
• site requirements;
• construction budget; (class D estimate)
• time frame or schedule.
In addition to the program, the client is responsible for providing full documentation of site
conditions, including:
• legal and physical surveys;
• reports on sub-surface conditions, including the presence of hazardous materials or other
pollutants; (clients responsibility)
• any other professional reports or opinions from specialist consultants that will have an impact
on the work.
what should the architect do if the information required for the schematic design stage is not
available. - CORRECT ANSWER - If the client does not have all this documentation, the
architect may help procure it, acting as the
client's agent. Alternatively, the architect may insist that the client retain specialists to provide
the necessary information, partly because the architect's liability insurance will not cover certain
sub-consultants.
, If the architect and the client do not yet have a clearly defined understanding of project
objectives, schematic design should be delayed until the appropriate information is available
and intentions are understood.
Assistance with programming and obtaining missing information are considered additional or
optional services
and, should be billed accordingly.
what are the technical and regulatory requirements that an architect is required at the schematic
design stage. - CORRECT ANSWER - As the schematic design process continues, the
architect applies technical and regulatory knowledge by:
• incorporating appropriate construction materials and methods;
• ensuring compliance with building codes;
• dealing with occupational health and safety codes;
• ensuring that local zoning and urban design requirements are met.
Before proceeding to design development, architects must fully investigate planning and
technical requirements as well as regulations of Authorities Having Jurisdiction (such as
environmental impact, site plan control, zoning, parking requirements, and limiting distances). A
general overview, rather than a detailed analysis, of building code compliance is necessary at this
stage.
building code compliance requirement at the schematic design stage would be ? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A general overview, rather than a detailed analysis, of building code
compliance is necessary at this stage.
what is integrated design? - CORRECT ANSWER - the design process which involves all
the consultant input during various design stages.
The Integrated Design Process helps to ensure that all building systems and components, such as
site
design, structure, orientation, envelope, lighting and ventilation are viewed as interdependent.
