Chapter 3 Resolution and Design

Predesign Phase Programming Functions to: Not a ‘grocery list’ Guide Inform Inspire the project designer Not a ‘grocery list’ Not a ‘wish list’ Owner and Architect break a project down: Room-by-room Space-by-space Department-by-department Relationship-by-relationship

The Project Program A function of the owner, guided by the architect to meet the following needs: Provides information about desires and the general concepts of the project – answers the architect’s questions. Provides all information required by the architect to design the project Life-style Features Design style Specific parameters Discuss budget and contingency funding Discuss possibility and method for changes

The Program The sequence of programming and design events involves the following: Strategic goals and objectives Legal and regulatory parameters Building functions and unique activities Space requirements for each room and associated adjacencies Specific requirements for each room Specific requirements for each building services (mechanical) systems Site constraints and development requirements Design and planning considerations Concept solution Project budget Project schedule and delivery constraints

Design Phase Project Design Balloon Diagram Show routings Relationships between operations Departments and personnel Combine the above into some shape or form of enclosure Enclosure then designed to be Pleasing Attractive Functional Virtual design is more widely used today Design is founded on: Function, strength, aesthetics and economics

Design Phase Project Design (continued) Design is a process that is directed toward resolving four general areas in every project: Needs and desires of people Physical, intellectual, aesthetic and emotional Influences of architecture Natural, cultural, and technological Major requirements of architecture Function, strength, aesthetics and economics Design elements of architecture Plans, forms and composition

Design Phase Project Design (continued) Design can be seen as following scientific processing, in that it closely follows ths six steps established by Galileo for scientific exploration: Define the problem Establish objectives Collect pertinent information Analyze the problem Consider possible solutions Solve the problem Steps 1-4 are called ‘programming’ Steps 5-6 are called ‘design’

Design Phase Development of a Schematic (Preliminary) Design Project Designer formulates an overall design scheme Examine factors that may affect design scheme Incorporate more programming information as manifested by meetings Develop schemes (most often numerous) and work with owner on final design Revisions, Changes and Additions Tearing apart and starting again if viable solutions are not attained Reach a consensus solution Variations of the basic solution

Design Phase Revisions, Changes and Additions (continued) A CM could be hired to: Be an agent of the owner Lend insight on the schematic design process in the form of: Construction practices Materials Systems Cost information A GC could be hired much like a CM and provide construction data in the design process.

Design Phase Revisions, Changes and Additions (continued) In the end the owner: Makes the subjective decisions of which design scheme or concept is preferable The professionals usually Aid the selection process Discuss pros and cons of each plan w/ the owner Create, plan and develop options Take comments and instructions from the owner Revise to adjust the scheme to the new criteria.

Design Approval (By Owner) Approval of Design Concept: Professional may present several concepts to the owner for evaluations which contain: Elements of the project Associated cost The structure: May change in appearance according to concepts Options are usually necessary The owner should choose the configuration with the best fit for all of the project program parameters. The owner makes the final decision on which concept will be used. Formally approved by owner in writing (signed drawings) Renderings and floor plans are now developed

Design Approval (By Owner) Renderings and floor plans are now developed These drawings control other aspects of the project Provide basis for: Drawings Documents Concepts What if the plans do not work? Project could be in jeopardy May not achieve a good final result Floor plans give overall extent and configuration Renderings provide the exterior appearance

Interior Hand Rendering

Exterior Hand Renderings

Sketch-Up Rendering

Revit Rendering

Design Approval (By Owner) Final Approval of Design Concept Approval must be documented: In writing Signed drawings Could guide specifications listing Materials and systems How the project will be constructed How the contract will be fulfilled Lacks minute details but sets: Directions Requirements Intent of the professional Marks the formal end of the schematic design

Design Approval (By Owner) Subsurface Investigation I contradicted myself here in last lecture – in the architects ‘perfect world’ anything can be built anywhere given enough money. May be part of the feasibility study: Think of the proposed site location If the soil is tried-and-true to expected performance there is no guess work. Could be a deal breaker Subsurface soils investigation is an essential part of the design of the project: Types of soil may determine expense of bearing systems Never ignore the soils condition it is an essential part of the design process

Design Approval (By Owner) Subsurface Investigation Common method of investigation: Soil boring: driving a hollow tube, about 2.5” in diameter, and composed of two halves. Also called ‘split-spoon sampling’ Driven to a depth pre-established by local geology mapping. When opened the sample shows: Depth Composition Coloration of the various soils Expressed in pounds or tons/square foot What is the best bearing material?

Design Development Phase Second portion of the design phase Brings detailed information to the documents Involves selection of: Materials Systems The gathering and piecing together of data that shows exactly the construction to come The drawings can be used and often seen as the actual contract (working drawings) This phase takes time, usually 20% of the total fee CAD has helped in cutting this fee Read paragraph 2 page 81