Programming During this phase, the project parameters are identified. These include project scope, budget, schedule and extent of architectural services required. For commercial projects this phase may also include a needs assessment or feasibility study.

Responsibilities/Deliverables     By architect:     ·  a summary letter describing the scope and program for        the project     ·  discuss options for selecting and working with builders     ·  contract for schematic architectural services     By owner:     ·  objective and subjective lists describing the program        requirements     ·  site survey including title search     ·  proposed construction cost     ·  begin to interview builders     ·  provide local codes and setbacks Phase Completion     ·  signed schematic design contract     ·  verbal approval of program summary       next>>