Planning and predesign
- site analysis
- preliminary code analysis
- zoning & building codes
- time & schedule implications
- project schedule and budge
- feasibility study
- test owner's program against codes, construction parameters
- programming
- spacial and adjacent plan study
Schematic Design
- keep an open mind
- be sensitive to needs
- propose ideas
- define goals
- assemble deliverables in a package for approval
Design Development
- consultants are engaged and generating dwgs of their own
- design team is fully engaged and coordination
- further define spacial components
- types of doors windows
- exterior materials
- heights + dimensions
- coordination of building systems for compatibility
- focus on technical aspects
Construction Document
- 40-60% of entire project effort
- detailed set and specifications
- consultant specialty sheets
- submitted to authorities
- must demonstrate compliance with zoning regulations and codes
- project manual: a point of reference throughout construction
- residential example:
- arborist on extg. trees on site.
- civil engineer did detailed slope analysis
Bidding and negotiation
- competitive bid
- negotiated bid: owner (w/ architect) will select a GC and negotiate price.
- architect will..
- help prepare forms: big proposals
- answer questions
- organize meetings and walk-throughs for prospective contractors
Construction Administration
- contractor responsibilities
- supervising the work
- site safety
- coordination of subcontractors
- collaboration and communication between contractor and architect is KEY.
- review site
- review approved submittals
- review work for quality and completion and assist in constructibility issues
Post-occupancy Evaluation
- check in with occupants a year after move-in
- check building performance with energy
- make next projects better
Professional Practice
Regulation
- Architecture License
Contracts
- define scope, roles, and responsibilities
- sets clear expectations
- assumptions
- meet state requirements
- example: B101 Owner-architect agreement
- scope definition of project/services
- project size
- location
- goals
- budget
- describes services performed
- assigns responsibilities
- defines architect's compensation
- how to address changes/disputes
- agreements with consultants
- construction contract (client vs contractor)
- general conditions (owner vs architect vs contractors; construction documents?)
Project delivery methods
- Design-bid-build
- designing the building
- competively bidding project
- separation between design and construction
- does not allow for contractor involvement (on cost, time info)
- Design-build
- architect and contractor work side by side (good for cost, time, construction)
- added management and coordination
- Fast Track
- project is designed while being built and deliver drawings while foundation is poured.
- saves time.
- needs additional coordination