CONCEPTS IN RELATION TO THE DESIGN

PROCESS
• Concept getting is normally thought of as belonging to the
schematic design phase of the design process. This is
where the big ideas are made.
• Concepts actually occur at all levels of planning from
programming to construction administration.
• The concepts in different phases may be directed at the
evolving building design or may address the procedures
to be followed within the process
 Programming
CONCERNS AND PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED DURING
PROGRAMMING
Building Process/procedure
• CLIENT OPERATIONS AND • AGREEMENT OF SERVICE
BUSINESS POLICY SCOPE AND FEES
• LENDING INSTITUTION • DESIGNER’S APPROACH IN
INFORMATION GATHERING
CONCEPT OF WHAT ABOUT THE CLIENT, THE SITE.
CONSTITUTE A FEASIBLE
• DESIGNER’S METHOD IN
PROJECT SCOPE ASSIGNING REPRESENTATIVES
.
 Schematics
CONCERNS AND PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED DURING
SCHEMATIC PHASE
BUILDING PROCESS/PROCEDURE
• BEST WAY IN • DESIGNER’S MEANS OF
GROUPING AND INTERCOMMUNICATION WITH
ZONING SPACES – DESIGN TEAM MEMBERS LIKE
SPACE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER,
ORGANIZATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER..ETC.
AND • DESIGNER’S METHOD OF
ARRANGEMENT ASSIGNING WORKLOAD TO HIS
• APPROPRIATE STAFF
BUILDING FORM • PRESENTATION OF SCHEMATICS
TO THE CLIENT
 Design Development
CONCERNS AND PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED DURING
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE
BUILDING
• SYSTEM OF DECIDING PROCESS/PROCEDURE
MATERIALS, • ARRANGING CLIENT
SPECIFICATIONS AND INVOLVEMENT IN DESIGN
INSTALLATIONS DECISIONS
• MANAGING
• SCHEMES FOR EXPECTATIONS OF CLIENT
DETAILING OPENINGS REGARDING DESIGN
AND FENESTRATIONS POSSIBILITIES
• DEFINE AREA, • DEALING WITH SUPPLIERS
VOLUME, AND AND PRODUCT AGENTS
CAPACITY OF SPACES
• MAKING DECISIONS
ABOUT QUALITY OF
SPACE AND
DEVELOPING IT
 Contract Documents
PROBLEMS AND CONCERNS ENCOUNTERED DURING
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS PHASE
BUILDING PROCESS/PROCEDURE
• How to ensure quality of • How to make sure the
materials specified in the drawings are finished on
plans and specifications time.
• How to ensure quality of
working drawings.
• What is the best type of
bidding procedure to be
used in selecting
contractors.
• How to expedite the
application of permits.
 Construction Administration
CONCERNS AND PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED DURING
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION PHASE
BUILDING PROCESS/PROCEDURE
• Ensuring quality installation • Handling conflicts on the
construction site.
of various materials
• How to facilitate payments to
• System of determining and contractors.
addressing materials and • How to organize temporary
installation defects. site facilities
• How to motivate and increase
morale of labor and staff.