- From concept design phase selected preferred floor plan, progress building floor plans, building sections and elevations with general dimensions and wall construction information.
- Develop Code Compliance drawing to include: accessibility provisions, construction classification, means of egress sizing, required fire ratings, plumbing fixture counts, and energy code requirements.
- Define typical construction details.
- Develop exterior materials, massing, and wall section.
- Develop preliminary interior design information, including finish schedule, materials, and color options.
- Define required furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
- Develop door and window schedules
Structural
- Coordinate with architectural concept plans to determine system type and locations of major structural framing.
- Begin developing environmental and occupancy loading scheme for layout of facility
- Review applicable code and design standards for establishing structural design criteria
- Develop list of required structural testing and inspections
- Review previously obtained geotechnical information
- Begin preliminary analysis of overall building elements including the following:
- a.Foundation and slab systems general footprint and schematic level sizes
- b.Layout of Lateral Resisting System (Wind and Seismic) including columns, walls, bracing, and roof system