{"id":2000,"date":"2025-06-04T19:32:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/architecture-process-overview"},"modified":"2025-10-16T16:03:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T16:03:38","slug":"architecture-process-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/?page_id=2000","title":{"rendered":"Architecture Process Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"2000\" class=\"elementor elementor-2000\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30432b1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"30432b1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3164b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3164b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"h.9mh3gpijagn3\" class=\"c25\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">A practical guide to how architectural design moves from concept to detailed drawings\u2014and what you should be doing at each stage<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"h.kze8n9htznpy\" class=\"c16\"><span class=\"c10 c4\">Introduction<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c2\">Once you\u2019ve selected your design team, the project officially enters the architecture phase. Design doesn\u2019t happen all at once, it unfolds in a series of stages, each building on the decisions from the last.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c2\">This page explains the typical flow of an architectural project, from early ideas through construction-ready drawings. While most professionals follow a version of this process, it\u2019s important to understand that each architect or firm may approach things a little differently. Some may overlap phases, others may bundle deliverables, and timelines can vary depending on the team and the complexity of your project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c2\">Whether you&#8217;re working with an architect, a design-build firm, or a residential designer, knowing what to expect and when to provide feedback can help your project stay on track and on budget.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"c11\"><span class=\"c10 c4\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2307 size-large\" style=\"border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color:#f3f5f8; box-shadow: 0px 0px 10px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\" src=\"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/design-phases-1024x274.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/design-phases-1024x274.png 1024w, https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/design-phases-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/design-phases-768x205.png 768w, https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/design-phases.png 1481w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"c11\"><span class=\"c10 c4\">Main Design Phases and How to Participate in Each:<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"h.5dqc29cpduhi\" class=\"c16\"><span class=\"c10 c4\">1. Pre-Design or Programming (Not always listed as a formal step)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c21\">What\u2019s happening:\n<\/span><span class=\"c2\">Your design team gathers early information about your site, goals, and any project constraints. This may include zoning checks, reviewing surveys, site walks, or confirming HOA requirements. If you&#8217;re still unsure about the project direction or feasibility, this phase helps align expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c10 c14\">What you should be doing:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"c12 lst-kix_iwomluw577co-0 start\">\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Share your project goals and budget<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Provide any existing documents you have (survey, test results, CCRs)<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Ask about zoning, feasibility, and site-specific factors that could affect layout or approval<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Clarify your priorities and any deal-breakers early<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"h.4t2g5qptyuj7\" class=\"c16\"><span class=\"c10 c4\">2. Schematic Design (SD)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c21\">What\u2019s happening:\n<\/span><span class=\"c2\">This is the idea phase. The designer proposes initial layouts, room configurations, and site orientation. These are high-level diagrams or sketches that show how the space might function.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c10 c14\">What you should be doing:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"c12 lst-kix_my0hejf995iv-0 start\">\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Review layouts for functionality and flow<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Think about how you\u2019ll use the space day to day<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Focus on big decisions like entry points, window placement, and adjacencies, not fine details<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Provide feedback quickly, so the team knows when they can move forward<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"h.pqtooj8f7meu\" class=\"c16\"><span class=\"c4 c10\">3. Design Development (DD)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c21\">What\u2019s happening:\n<\/span><span class=\"c2\">The schematic layout gets refined. More accurate dimensions are added, materials are discussed, and consultants like structural or MEP engineers are lightly looped in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c21\">Why this step is critical for engineering:\n<\/span>This is where the architectural layout must become solid. You\u2019ll want to finalize room locations, wall positions, and window\/door openings <span class=\"c21\">before<\/span><span class=\"c2\">\u00a0handing it off to a structural engineer. If structural calculations begin too early\u2014and the layout changes\u2014it often leads to costly redesign work and wasted time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c10 c14\">What you should be doing:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"c12 lst-kix_x4gs04zj1a1-0 start\">\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Review drawings for completeness: Are the rooms the right size? Are openings in the right place?<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Think about ceiling height preferences, general materials, and design priorities<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Confirm your layout and ask your architect if the structure is ready to be engineered<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Don\u2019t be afraid to ask what decisions still need to be made<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"h.4gc7y6onl5ys\" class=\"c16\"><span class=\"c10 c4\">4. Construction Documents (CDs)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c21\">What\u2019s happening:\n<\/span><span class=\"c2\">\u00a0Final plans are drafted with all required detail for construction and pricing. These include precise dimensions, structural drawings, specifications, and sheets from any consultants involved. These drawings are what contractors will use to bid or build from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c10 c14\">What you should be doing:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"c12 lst-kix_l3a0eccx954e-0 start\">\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Review the final layout carefully, look for storage, appliance placement, and lighting considerations<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Ask about coordination with engineers, has structural, electrical, and HVAC been integrated?<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Review consultant drawings or request a summary if you\u2019re unsure how to read them<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Confirm the full set is complete before sharing with contractors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c11\"><span class=\"c10 c4\">Deliverables You\u2019ll Receive at Each Stage<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table class=\"c24\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"c6\">\n<td class=\"c3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"c18\"><span class=\"c4\">Phase<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"c17\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"c18\"><span class=\"c4\">Typical Deliverables<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"c6\">\n<td class=\"c3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"c11\"><span class=\"c8\">Pre-Design<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"c17\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"c11\"><span class=\"c8\">Feasibility notes, site analysis, early goal summaries<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"c6\">\n<td class=\"c3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"c11\"><span class=\"c8\">Schematic Design<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"c17\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"c11\"><span class=\"c8\">Floor plans, rough site layout, optional 3D massing<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"c6\">\n<td class=\"c3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"c11\"><span class=\"c8\">Design Development<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"c17\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"c11\"><span class=\"c8\">Scaled drawings, refined layout, early elevations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"c6\">\n<td class=\"c3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"c11\"><span class=\"c8\">Construction Documents<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"c17\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"c11\"><span class=\"c8\">Full permit-ready plan set, consultant sheets, specifications<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 id=\"h.u1myn7pzq9ar\" class=\"c16\"><span class=\"c10 c4\">How Long Each Phase Takes (And Why It Can Vary)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c2\">Typical design phase durations:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"c12 lst-kix_qg8g8s5n1r0b-0 start\">\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Pre-Design: 1\u20133 weeks\n<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Schematic Design: 2\u20134 weeks\n<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Design Development: 3\u20136 weeks\n<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Construction Documents: 4\u20138+ weeks\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c2\">Delays may happen if you\u2019re waiting on a survey, testing results, HOA feedback, or if major changes are requested late in the process. Finalizing decisions early helps avoid extra rounds of redesign or consultant revisions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h.uas8dqx8jgav\" class=\"c16\"><span class=\"c10 c4\">Staying Engaged (Without Micromanaging)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c2\">You don\u2019t need to know how to draw or read every detail, but your role is to provide feedback at the right time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c2\">Tips for staying engaged:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"c12 lst-kix_505u1pg9xg76-0 start\">\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Ask your architect to walk you through the drawings in a review call or screen-share<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Use markups or notes if something seems unclear or incorrect<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Be honest about preferences, but also ask how changes affect the budget or engineering<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Let your team know when you\u2019re ready to sign off on a phase, so they can move forward\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"h.rk2mpzfoqmdf\" class=\"c16\"><span class=\"c10 c4\">Optional Services to Ask About<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c2\">Some professionals include or offer the following services:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"c12 lst-kix_5or4k5uky1x6-0 start\">\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">3D renderings<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Interior layouts and finish schedules<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Lighting and electrical layout<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Landscape or exterior hardscape plans<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"c1 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c2\">Site coordination during construction<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c2\">Confirm what\u2019s included in your agreement and what can be added for an additional fee if desired.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h.d8ul5vm6k5rd\" class=\"c16\"><span class=\"c10 c4\">What\u2019s Next: Reading Plans 101<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c7\"><span class=\"c2\">You\u2019ll soon start reviewing final drawings and sharing them with contractors. The next section breaks down how to read your architectural plans and drawing set, so you understand how to spot layout changes, review elevations, and ask informed questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c7 c22\"><span class=\"c19\">Continue to <\/span><span class=\"c5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/before-you-build.buildzoom.com\/?page_id=2038\">Reading Plans 101<\/a><\/span><span class=\"c15\">\u00a0to become more confident reviewing the documents that will shape your project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A practical guide to how architectural design moves from concept to detailed drawings\u2014and what you should be doing at each stage Introduction Once you\u2019ve selected your design team, the project officially enters the architecture phase. 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