9 Design Development

Question 0

What are some elements to consider in DD phase?

Answer 0

Check & revise Brief
Establish Drawing List
Consider materiality
Establish Consultants Meetings/Client Meetings
Consider/check Program
Maintain Project Cost Control
Client Signoff

Question 1

What is Design Development?

Answer 1

Integration of services requirements, structural requirements, materials and construction systems

Question 2

What considerations are there to do with the Brief in DD?

Answer 2

Continually updated, reviewed to reflect project scope
Use of room data sheets, area briefs
Client feedback from SD
Authority feedback from DA

Question 3

How do you organise your drawings in DD?

Answer 3

Establish a drawing list so set of documents can be completed for DD that covers all key sections, plans, elevations and any particular details
Resource allocation - review to ensure drawings can be completed in programmed time frame

Question 4

What do you need to consider about Materiality in DD?

Answer 4

Research
Make decisions relating to materials
Selections of fittings/fixtures (keep on file for completion of specification later)

Question 5

What is involved in Consultant/Client Meetings in DD?

Answer 5

Architect usually chairs & minutes
To brief and coordinate consultants
Fortnightly or Monthly

Question 6

What considerations are there about Program in DD?

Answer 6

Review & ensure on track, have ability to meet future deadlines

Question 7

How do you maintain Project Cost Control in DD?

Answer 7

Continually liaise with QS to ensure selections/systems are within budget
(If no QS, at end of DD get another ballpark estimate from builder)

Question 8

What happens at the end of DD?

Answer 8

Client Signoff - Instruction to proceed to CD