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Working with an Architect: Design Development
The Design Development
phase begins once the layout and general appearance are
established. It involves the aesthetic selections of specific materials: doors,
windows, roofing, flooring, and siding. The structural design of the building and the
selection of systems such as heating and cooling are also completed during the design
development stage. Thousands of decisions are made about what goes where. Each decision affects a
myriad of other decisions, and the architect will help you consider the impact of each one upon
the entire project.
Keep your project on track
? Remember, the process is a collaboration: take part in planning, make sure your deadlines are manageable, and allow
sufficient time for decision-making.
? Be flexible: as your project develops, changes in scope, services, or requirements may impact schedules and documentation
will need to be modified.
? Make decisions promptly.
? Voice your questions and concerns.
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