Level 1 Flashcards
Tell me about the various stages of the design process.
Tell me about your understanding of the functional requirements and performance of building materials and components.
Tell me about your understanding of the Health and Safety regulations including the implications on design.
Tell me about your knowledge of the effect of technical standards and statutory regulations such as planning
Tell me about your understanding of the structural implications of design to the load bearing components of building fabric.
What is the Green Guide to Specification?
reference tool that evaluates and ranks building materials based on their environmental impact throughout their lifecycle, from raw material extraction to disposal.
How have you interpreted the requirements of a client’s brief in order to satisfy their requirements?
Tell me about the general issues surrounding sustainability in design such as materials sources
What do you understand by the concepts of Modern Methods of Construction?
What low or zero carbon technologies are you aware of that may help to meet Part L requirements?
How could a house builder improve the sustainability performance of the houses they build and how could this be proven by them?
What regulations and codes of practice govern the construction industry’s approach to sustainability?
What is sustainable development?
Tell me about your knowledge and understanding of preambles to contract documentation.
What would you describe as modern services?
What are the stages of the RIBA plan of work? When was the RIBA plan of work last updated? Why is the RIBA plan of work considered to be good practice?
Stage 1 – Preparation and Brief
In this stage, the client’s needs are further clarified, and a detailed project brief is developed. The team is assembled, and initial feasibility studies, including site analysis, are carried out.
Stage 2 – Concept Design
The design team develops initial conceptual designs, including architectural, structural, and mechanical elements. These ideas are presented to the client for approval.
Stage 3 – Developed Design
The design is further refined and detailed. At this stage, it is coordinated with the engineering consultants, and the design is optimized for cost, functionality, and buildability. The client’s approval is sought for the developed design.
Stage 4 – Technical Design
The final, detailed design is completed. This stage includes the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and schedules. Coordination with contractors begins to ensure buildability.
Stage 5 – Construction
The project is constructed according to the technical design. Contractors carry out the work, and the architect or project manager supervises to ensure that the construction aligns with the design intent, quality standards, and budget.
Stage 6 – Handover and Close Out
The project is completed, and the building is handed over to the client. This stage includes final inspections, snagging, and resolving any outstanding issues.
Stage 7 – In Use
After the building is occupied, this stage involves post-occupancy evaluation, monitoring performance, and ensuring that the building functions as intended. Any lessons learned are documented for future projects.
What RICS guidance relating to design and specification are you aware of? Tell me about the key principles of this guidance.
Under what circumstances would you improve the thermal rating of a building?
How do you ensure that constructed works satisfies your specification?
Give examples of modern methods of construction.
Modular Construction
Pre-fabrication (Pre-fab)
Pre-cast Concrete Construction
How would you go about setting out a specification for a new build from start to finish?
Explain what a Designer’s Risk Assessment is. What would a Designer’s Risk Assessment include? How is risk categorised?
What different design philosophies are you aware of?
How can you build compliance sustainability and safety into design?
