1. Design process

2. Standard
Students will identify components related to the design process.

3. What are the steps in the design process – landscape architecture

4. What are the steps in the design process – architecture
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5. Phase 1: interview and initial discussion
Often a client will interview with a couple of architects
Allows homeowner and architect to figure out if they are a good fit
Typically architects have a portfolio of past projects to review

6. Client interviews

7. Phase 2: information gathering and documentation
Discuss homeowner goals, needs and requirements
Architects visit site, review existing conditions and take measurements
Create set of as-built plans - copy is given to homeowner for their records
As-built plans: simple floor plans and exterior elevations – a minimal set showing what currently exists on site  
A surveyor is contacted and scheduled to produce a site survey

8. Phase 2: information gathering and documentation
The architects visit the city/county building department to review records:
As-built drawings of existing home; previous surveys; public records
Architects gather information from state and city agencies regarding specific land use and building code requirements
Architects create a work plan to outline what will be done and by when

9. Phase 3: Schematic Design
Architects take information gathered from client and from field surveys to create several design options for clients to consider
Generally present options in the form of sketches
Attach a rough cost estimate to each option to aide client in selecting a design that meets both aesthetic preferences and budget requirements
Sequence of how you approach the house and move through it is explored
Client will have the opportunity to request modifications to make to the design

10. Beach House design video

11. Organic forms video

12. Phase 4: Design Development
Take schematic design client selected and any requested modifications, and revise it
Update cost estimate provided during the previous phase to reflect changes made to initial design
Strive to provide accurate estimates throughout early stages of design
Phase may require additional give and take while finalizing details of the design before moving to next phase

13. Phase 5: Construction Documents
Settled on a final design and will begin preparing drawings, notes, and technical specifications necessary for bidding, construction, and permit application
Contractors use detailed drawings and specifications to prepare for the next phase in the architectural design process
This is the phase that many people think of when they picture the work of an architect – the creation of plans

14. Phase 6: Bidding
Architects will aid client in developing a list of qualified contractors for a bid list and submit bid packages to bidders
They also review submitted bids, provide analysis, and help compare the cost figures received from bidders
This phase will ensure the contractors clients are considering for construction project are reading the blueprints correctly and are providing an accurate bid for the project

15. Phase 7: Construction Administration
Once client has selected a contractor and construction is under way the final phase begins
Architects will administer the construction process to assure conformance with design intent, visit the site during construction, and address any field conditions as they arise

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House Hunters: Growing Family in CA (4 minutes)

17. Love it or list it/House hunters
Love it or List it: Make Room for Two More
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18. EOPA Vocabulary 7 Phases in Design Process with brief descriptions
Design Process Phase 1
Design Process Phase 2
Design Process Phase 3
Design Process Phase 4
Design Process Phase 5
Design Process Phase 6
Design Process Phase 7