Title: Define the architectural design process.
Course: Architectural Drawing and Design (21103-18) > Section: Introducing the Design Process

Definition should include the concept that the architectural design process is an assessment of client needs and preferences, budget cost, and design challenges that specifically entail

- identifying the problem
- meeting the needs of clients by identifying the criteria and constraints
- generating multiple solutions (brainstorming)
- evaluating, analyzing, and selecting solution(s)
- implementing solution(s)
- reevaluating solution(s)
- refining as necessary.

Definition should include the phases

- conceptual design (i.e., sketches, programming, defining the problem)
- schematic design
- design development
- construction drawings
- construction.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to follow an iterative design process?
- When is it important to repeat the steps of the design process?
- When is it necessary to refine the design?
- What drawings are produced at each phase in the process?