Techniques on how designers and builders successful respond to a RFQs and RFPs will also be examined. Student will demonstrate knowledge and practice techniques explored in a semester long project where students will competitively respond to an RFQ and RFP for a design-build project and include a formal project presentation to a jury of professionals. This course surveys research methodologies related to the fields of architecture, interior design and landscape architecture. The first portion of the semester is devoted to a review of these strategies and examples from the literature. The second portion of the semester is spent on a replication of an established research example.
Students are able to choose from several.
The course is required for all MS Arch students and MA Interior Design students in Spokane. Fundamental concepts of conceptual cost estimating and scheduling. Areas of study will include order of magnitude, parametric estimating, square foot and systems estimates, phasing design and construction, and managing fast track projects. To include a survey of conceptual design tools for various structural and architectural systems. Load estimation, setting spans, preliminary member sizing.