DESIGN

DEVELOPMENT AND
ITS DELIVERABLES
Presented by Group 3
Estrellado, Fetalvero, Fuenzalida, Galigo, and Garcia
Topic Highlights

Definition of Design Development

Difference between Schematic Design
and Design Development
Importance of Design Development
Design Development Phases
Deliverables
Summary
References
WHAT IS
DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT?
The design development phase is a logical
extension to the schematic design stage. The
name appropriately describes this stage of
design: it develops – from the schematic concept
into a more refined and articulated architectural
idea.
In this phase, you will determine materials, systems,
and equipment, and the design will begin to
represent the completed building.
WHAT'S THE
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
SCHEMATIC AND
DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT?
Design Development is an interim period between
Schematic Design and Construction Documents.
Schematic Design sets the path for your project and
confirms sizing, exterior massing, and programming
elements.
In Design Development, these fundamental decisions
begin developing into a plan the team will finalize in
Construction Documents.
 WHY DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT
IS IMPORTANT?
The design development phase is a critical part
of the architectural design process - it saves time
and money in the later phases of design and
construction.
It can serve as a basis for cost prediction in bidding,
essentially providing the basis for an estimate for
construction.

These documents may also be used as part of the

approvals process for early building permits.

Make sure the client have a clear understanding of the

end goals of the project.
DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT
PHASE
 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE

The design development phase consists of

continued development and expansion of the
schematic design documents to establish the
final scope, relationships, forms, size and
appearance of the project.
 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE

The period of a project in which a project

owner and architect work together to develop
plans, schematics, and details regarding their
construction project. It’s essentially the
architect taking the project owner’s ideas and
turning them into a roadmap for contractors,
subs, and code enforcement to follow.
 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE

An important component of the design

development stage is the production of an
accurate cost assessment.
 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE

Typically, the design development phase

concludes with a three-dimensional rendering of
the building design made through imaging
technology that will allow you to visualize what
the finished product will look like.
 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE

The primary purpose of design development is to

further define and describe all important aspects
of the project so that what remains is the formal
documentation step of the construction contract
documents. No major issues that could cause
significant restudy during the construction
documents phase should be left unresolved.
 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE
Work in this phase typically includes the following:

Finalize all engineering issues such as structural system,

heating and cooling systems, lighting system, etc..
Coordinate with other design consultants, such as
mechanical engineer, acoustical engineer, structural
engineer, landscape architect, etc., on final systems and
design.
Finalize construction techniques and materials.
Finalize equipment requirements, sizes, furniture layout.
 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE

Finalize all design issues that affect the look of the building
and the feel of the rooms.
Choose finish materials.
Finalize code issues.
Complete outline specifications, a written list of criteria for
materials and building methods.
Revise cost estimate, considering probable labor and
material requirements.
 Site plan: Zoning and site development
requirements, property lines, elevations,
pavement and sidewalks, walls and
curbs, landscaping, utilities, typical site
details
WHAT IS
INCLUDED IN Floor plans: Rooms, corridors, and other
spaces; windows and doors; fire ratings
DESIGN and compartments; expansion joints;
DEVELOPMENT reflected ceilings; structural grid; major
dimensions
DOCUMENTS?
 Building elevations: Materials and
features, major dimensions and
elevations, typical windows and doors

WHAT IS
INCLUDED IN Building sections: Materials, fire ratings
and compartments, expansion joints,
DESIGN major dimensions and elevations,
DEVELOPMENT outline specifications

DOCUMENTS?
 Typical wall sections: Partition types,
fire-rated assemblies

WHAT IS
INCLUDED IN Integrated sections / plans:
Architectural, structural, mechanical,
DESIGN electrical, and plumbing systems
DEVELOPMENT depicted on the same drawings to
show how they fit together
DOCUMENTS?
 Schedules: Room finishes, doors,
windows, vertical transportation

WHAT IS
INCLUDED IN Structural: Foundation plan, floor
framing, roof framing, typical notes and
DESIGN details, outline specifications
DEVELOPMENT
DOCUMENTS?
 Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing:
Equipment rooms and distribution
zones, riser diagrams, equipment rooms,
outline specifications

WHAT IS
INCLUDED IN Outline Specifications: Brief
description of the project, architectural
DESIGN materials and systems, engineering
DEVELOPMENT specifications

DOCUMENTS?
 Visualization: Models, mockups,
material samples, renderings, computer
models, animations, sketches, lighting
studies

WHAT IS
INCLUDED IN Other Materials: Code and zoning
analysis, floor area summaries, LEED
DESIGN rating summary
DEVELOPMENT
DOCUMENTS?
SUMMARY
THANK YOU SO
MUCH!!!
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