Schematic design
An early phase of design where conceptual plans are created to show the general layout and size of the program spaces.
Schematic design involves developing the project concept into a more detailed plan, addressing layout, scale, and relationships between spaces, crucial for client approval and feasibility assessment.
Used in a sentence
The schematic design phase refines the project's concept, producing drawings and models that illustrate the basic layout and function.
Synonyms/variation
SD Phase
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