6. Design Development Flashcards

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What is the main structural problem that should be considered by the engineer during DD?

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Alternate framing plans + systems, including their associated costs.

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What information does the architect need to provide to the structural engineer? (7)

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1 - Geo
2 - Restrictive Areas for Supports
3 - Areas / uses / finishes
4 - Code (prelim w FRs)
5 - Location + Size of Openings
6 - Construction Materials
7 - Project Delivery
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3
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As a record of design decisions, who might use the Design Report? (7)

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1- Architectural staff
2 - Bridging team - other architects
3 - Authorities having jurisdiction 
4 - Client
5 - Financial Institutions
6 - Facility users / managers
7 - Consultants
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What information does the architect need to provide to the mechanical engineer? (9)

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1 - Glazing Type + Window Coverings
2 - Hours of Operation
3 - Diff. in room temp / RH (acceptable to client/user)
4 - Special areas (plumb/HVAC rqrmts)
5 - Code (prelim w WC / occupancy count)
6 - Controls + energy management
7 - Water / Waste removal analysis
8 - Specialty Equipment
9 - Project Delivery
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5
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What is the main mechanical problem that should be considered by the engineer during DD?

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Client’s requirements for operation and maintenance, and

Rqrmnts for emerg. standby + dual equipment systems. (Should be outlined in FP)

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6
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What level of detail is required for the specifications during DD?

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Outline Spec

-proposed materials and systems: basic info on appearance, texture, operation and performance

Review table of contents from all consultants with client

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7
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With whom should the architect share the ‘signed off’ schematic design.

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All consultants & staff

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What should the architect and structural engineer consider together during DD? (3)

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1 - Availability of Material
2 - Appearance
3 - Functional Considerations

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9
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List 5 uses of design development documents

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1 - Client Review + Approval
2 - AHJ + Public Group Review
3 - Consultant Input / Coord.
4 - Update Cost Estimate
5 - Basis of CDs
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10
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What should the electrical engineer and the design team resolve together during DD? (7)

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1 - Anticipated ELEC. LOAD + allowance for future
2 - rqrmts for INCOMING SERVICES + space rqrmnts (vault / sub-station)
3 - DISTRIBUTION of power / utilization of voltage
4 - locations for elec / comm / data CLOSETS
5 - rqrmts for EMBEDDING CONDUIT
6 - light FIXTURE selection + ceiling rqmts
7 - SWITCHing + CONTROLs
8 - Telecom / data / fire alarm / security / pa SYSTEMS

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11
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What aspect of the design should the architect and electrical engineer work on together during DD? (1)

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The lighting design. (typ. on RCPs)

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List the 9 KEY architectural tasks to be executed during DD.

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1 - Preparation & coordination of SMECL designs (schematic design)
2 - Write an Outline SPEC
3 - Perform prelim. ENERGY MODEL analysis
4 - AHJ review, Code - verification
5 - Prep PRESENTATION material
6 - Update construction COST estimate
7 - Update SCHEDULEs
8 - Resolve design problems
9 - Materials review
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13
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What should the architect and mech engineer consider together during DD? (1)

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If there is no functional program the architect must assist the client in deciding on systems (future operation costs), various options of building materials (envelope and assembly).

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14
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List key drawings to be provided as part of the Client Design Review documents during DD. (8)

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1 - Site
2 - All Floor Plans
3 - All Elevations
4 - Building Sections
5 - SME Plans
6 - Details of significant design features
7 - Prelim furn/equip plans
8 - Presentation (renders, colour Boards etc)
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What should the structural engineer resolve during DD? (7)

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1 - Prepares different solutions, systems, costs, etc.
2 - Choice of economical & functional system with appropriate bay framing
3 - Critical dimensions of depths of members
4 - size / location of OPENINGS required in structure, embedded items in structure
5 - min. CEILING clearances
6 - rqrmnts for FRs
7 - provision for specialty EQUIP (+typ. mech equip)

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16
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What should the mech engineer resolve during DD? (4)

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1 - Determine client’s needs as to usage & maintenance of installations.
2 - Prepare preliminary dwgs.
3 - Chooses different systems/
4 - Prepares info on future cost for the functioning of building.

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What information does the architect need to provide to the electrical engineer? (3)

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1 - Typ. Areas (function, size, finish, materials, lighting)
2 - Rqrmnts for future expansion/flexibility
3 - Project Delivery

18
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What are the 3 components of Client Design Review documents.

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1 - Drawings
2 - Outline Spec
3 - Design Report

19
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What are optional architectural fees during design development? (3)

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  1. Building enevelope design excessive services
  2. Models, perspectives, renders for promotional material
  3. Special studies (tenant layouts)
20
Q

Materials study, what info does the architect require to make recommendations to client ? (10)

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  1. Availability
  2. Warranty
  3. Available Documentation
  4. Performance criteria (durability, etc.)
  5. Maintenance requirements
  6. Physical characteristics (colors, etc.)
  7. Cost
  8. Delivery date
  9. Past performance
  10. Compare to similar products
21
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When does the review from AHJ begin? How to work with AHJ?

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As of schematic design.
Must keep contact with AHJ to follow up on precise items. If collaboration, approvals are easier.

Preliminary: site plan & project approval
Final: construction permit.

22
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What should the architect and mech engineer resolve together during DD? (7)

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1 - NATURAL ventilation
2 - Central system vs individual heating / cooling equipment. 
3 - SIZE / capacity of HVAC equip
4 - energy analysis + MODELLING
5 - size + location of major DUCTs PIPEs
6 - plumbing FIXTURES + CONTROLS 
7 - other FEATURES (noise control)

*future operating costs associated

23
Q

What is a design report & why required?

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To detail design decisions & criteria.

Recalls reasons for decisions during conceptual stage.

24
Q

Who is design report meant for?

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Client & any person who requires additional project info.

25
Q

What documents are included in design report?

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  1. Drawings
  2. Description (ASME)
  3. Outline specification
  4. Sustainability objectives
  5. Study of NBC
  6. Areas
  7. Budget
26
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In schematic design, what is the client NOT responsible for providing?

A) Construction budget
B) Construction methods
C) Geotechnical report
D) Legal survey

A

B) Construction methods