Design Development (SD to DD)
01 July, 2022 08:23 PM
Construction is a culmination of different disciplines coming together to create an infrastructure that is functional and aesthetic at the same time.
Gaining a thorough perspective of design, construction and project completion require work to be carried out in various phases. The design phase is divided into 3 effective architectural design processes, Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD) and Construction Documentation (CD). Different phases of construction drawings help in depicting actual workflow and developmental stages during the project cycle.
The Importance of the Design Development Phase:
The design development phase is an incredibly important time in the life cycle of the project. While all portions of the design process are, in their own way, important, it is during the design development stage that the owner can engage with the design in a unique way. It is during this development phase that the look and feel of the finished product are determined.
It is important to note that the design development stage is a collaborative process. While many other portions of a construction project involve the owner only tangentially, the design process requires the owner to directly engage with the architect to create a design that reflects their desired outcome for a project. This will involve many meetings where ideas are weighed, assessed, and incorporated into the project if they are found to add value.
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