Architectural Design Practice Flashcards
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An architect receives an RFI revealing a conflict between the structural and architectural drawings. What is the proper response?
Answer: Issue a written clarification or supplemental instruction resolving the conflict
Document conflicts must be resolved in writing, typically through an architect's supplemental instruction or clarification drawing.
Which insurance protects an architect against claims of negligent errors or omissions in professional services?
Answer: Professional liability insurance
Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance covers claims arising from negligent performance of professional services.
During site analysis, an architect studies solar orientation primarily to inform which design decisions?
Answer: Building massing, glazing placement, and shading strategies
Solar orientation drives passive design decisions such as massing, window placement, and shading to control heat gain and daylight.
A change order differs from a construction change directive (CCD) in that a change order requires what?
Answer: Agreement of the owner, contractor, and architect on cost and time
A change order is a fully agreed modification signed by all parties, while a CCD directs work to proceed before agreement on cost or time.
What is the primary purpose of a punch list at project closeout?
Answer: To document incomplete or nonconforming work requiring correction
The punch list records remaining items the contractor must complete or correct before final completion.
An architect designing a mixed-use building must separate the residential and retail occupancies. Which code mechanism governs this?
Answer: Fire-rated occupancy separation assemblies per the building code
The building code requires fire-resistance-rated separations between different occupancy groups in mixed-use buildings.
Which fee structure exposes the architect to the greatest financial risk if the project scope is poorly defined?
Answer: Stipulated lump sum
A fixed lump-sum fee absorbs all extra effort from scope growth, making it riskiest when scope is uncertain.