DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE
During the Design Development phase, the Architect establishes the building’s relationships, forms, size and overall appearance through further development of the floor plans, sections, elevations, typical construction details, and equipment layouts. Preliminary specifications, which identify major building materials and systems and establish quality standards, are also introduced during this phase.

Building design is enriched with input from engineers and contractors. The structural system is elaborated, as are other building systems such as electrical sources and heating and cooling strategies-particularly if they are of alternate means, such as photovoltaic cells or radiant floor heating.

We strongly recommend hiring a contractor at this time (or earlier, if possible). Your contractor can provide valuable “Pre-Construction” services such as establishing a schedule, cost estimating/budget management, and generally allowing you to make educated decisions about quality of materials and products.

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