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Appropriate use of the information provided is the responsibility of the reader.  \nSUMMARY  \nA client ’s unfamiliarity with the process of architectural design should not hinder that client’s comprehension of the phases of design services. This Best Practice introduces first-time clients to the common services of architectural design and the process of design-bid-build.  \nNote: The deliverables listed below are examples of common architectural deliverables for each phase but are not required of AIA members.  \nSCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE SERVICES  \nDuring the first phase—schematic design—an architect consults with the owner to determine project goals and requirements. Often this determines the program for the project.  \nThe program, or architectural program, is the term used to define the required functions of the project. It should include estimated square footage of each usage type and any other elements that achieve the project goals.  \nDuring schematic design, an architect commonly develops study drawings, documents, or other media that illustrate the concepts ofthe design and include spatial relationships, scale, and form for the owner to review. Schematic design also is the research phase of the project, when zoning requirements or jurisdictional restrictions are discovered and addressed.  \nThis phase produces a final schematic design, to which the owner agrees after consultation and discussions with the architect. Costs are estimated based on overall project volume. The design then moves forward to the design development phase.  \nDeliverables: Schematic design often produces a site plan, floor plan(s), sections, an elevation, and other illustrative materials; computer images, renderings, or models. Typically the drawings include overall dimensions, and a construction cost is estimated. Note:  \nThe contract may actually spell out what is to be delivered.  \nDESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE SERVICES  \nDesign development (DD) services use the initial design documents from the schematic phase and take them one step further. This phase lays out mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and architectural details.  \nTypically referred to as DD, this phase results in drawings that often specify design elements such as material types and location of windows and doors. The level of detail provided in the DD phase is determined by the owner’s request and the project requirements. The DD phase often ends with a formal presentation to, and approval by, the owner.  \nDeliverables: Design development often produces floor plans, sections, and elevations with full dimensions. These drawings typically include door and window details and outline material specifications.  \nCONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PHASE SERVICES  \nThe next phase is construction documents (CDs) . Once the owner and architect are satisfied with the documents produced during DD, the architect moves forward and produces drawings with greater detail. These drawings typically include specifications for construction details and materials.  \nOnce CDs are satisfactorily produced, the architect sends them to contractors for pricing or bidding, if part of the contract. The level of detail in CDs may vary depending on the owner’s preference. If the CD set is not 100-percent complete, this is noted on the CD set when it is sent out for bid. This phase results in the contractors’ final estimate of project costs. To learn more about the most common ways owners select a contractor, see Best Practice 05 .03.01,“Qualifications-Based vs. Low-Bid Contractor Selection.”  \nDeliverables: The construction document phase produces a set of drawings that include all pertinent information required for the contractor to price and build the project.  \nBID OR NEGOTIATION PHASE SERVICES  \nThe first step of this p","cbCaiqu2aHQuYjYL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqu2aHQuYjYL","pdf",488120,"English","# Schematic Design Phase Services\n# Design Development Phase Services\n# Construction Document Phase Services\n# Bid or Negotiation Phase Services\n# Construction Phase Services","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of schematic design in architectural services?\",\"answer\":\"In schematic design, the architect consults with the owner to determine project goals and requirements, which often shape the project program. 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