RPA DESIGN PROCESS
RICHARD PEDRANTI ARCHITECT
Richard Pedranti Architect (RPA) is a full service architecture firm serving the Upper Delaware River Region as well as Philadelphia and New York. Since 1998, we have been creating environments that combine our client’s unique values with the extraordinary natural landscape of our region. Located in the historic village of Milford, Pennsylvania, RPA specializes in Passive House and high performance buildings putting modern building science to work creating beautiful, healthy, comfortable, and energy efficient buildings.
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RICHARD PEDRANTI ARCHITECT 129 Sawkill Avenue Milford, PA 18337 richard@ricahrdpedranti.com 570.296.0466 www.richardpedranti.com
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RPA PREDESIGN PROCESS FLOW CHART
PD
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
1
PRE DESIGN
2
20%
OWNER
PROJECT EVALUATION • • • • • •
Provide project information Program Site Budget Schedule Project ideas / images / photos / examples / likes and dislikes • Sign contract
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN • • • • •
Provide site survey Respond to design proposals Research / homework Budget review Meet regularly
STEP 1
SITE
CLIENT INPUT
• Select materials / finishes / shopping • Select cabinets / kitchen style • Select equipment / appliances
V1
SITE ENGINEERING
V2
CLIENT INPUT
SITE
V1
V2
STRUCTURE
MATERIALS
QUESTIONNAIRE REVIEW RPA PROJECT PROPOSAL
SIGN OFF
V3
RPA PROJECT EVALUATION
STEP 2
MATERIALS & FINISHES
SITE
PRE-DESIGN QUESTIONNAIRE
STEP 3
20%
SIGN OFF
SIGN OFF PROJECT EVALUATION FORM
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
V3
V3
PROPOSAL REVIEW
INTERIORS
WINDOWS
FINISHES
MEP
FINAL CONTRACT
ARCHITECT
SIGN CONTRACT
• • • • •
Provide project evaluation Provide project questionaire Provide project proposal Review project / project analysis Initial meetings
• • • • • • • • • • •
Site analysis (maybe breakdown of parts) Conceptual design Bubble diagram Site planning Preparing 3d design models for meeting review Revising design and review Sharing results Providing priliminary cost estimate Reviewing energy goals Finialing priliminary design Code compliance and zoning review
• Introducing construction systems • Floor, wall, roof assemblies • Providing window specifications / preliminary window quote • Engaging consultants included : septic, site engineer, structural engineer, energy, prefab, PHIUS • Distributation of design drawings to builders for comments and preliminary cost estimating. • Creatingowner selection information including : finishes, materials, kitchen, equipment, appliances, plumbing • Revise preliminary cost estimate
4-6 WEEKS
4-6 WEEKS
SCHEDULE & BUDGET 2-4 WEEKS
PRELIMINARY BUDGET
DESIGN BUDGET REVIEW
ESTIMATING PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE AND BUILDERS VALUE ENGINEERING
DESIGN PROCESS
3
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
4
40%
Final selections Builder interviews Approval paperwork Secure financing Respond to RFI
5
CONSTRUCTION
10%
DETAILED DRAWINGS • • • • •
BIDDING AND NEGOTIATION
10%
COST, SCHEDULE & CONTRACT • Review bids • Select contractor • Sign construction contract
SIGN OFF
BUILDING YOUR PROJECT • • • •
Review and approve submitals Review and comment on schedules Deliver owner purchased items on schedule Review and approve application for payment • Review and approve work • Create punch list with architect • Move in SIGN OFF
SIGN OFF
BUILDING SCIENCE 1. THERMAL 2. AIR 3. MOISTRURE 4. VAPOR
• Preparing final bid drawings and specifications to distribute to contractors • Communicating system and design with consultants included : structural, mep, windows, site engineering, prefab • Creating energy model • Providing construction approval drawgings • Prepare passive house certification package
4-6 WEEKS
ASSEMBLY
SCHEDULE
BUILDER
BUDGET
• • • • • • • • •
Distribute bid packages Provide and distribute bid form Respond to RFI Provide bid analysis Review bids with owner General contractor interviews Contractor selection Final value engineering Finalize construction drawings
• Review builder prepared consturction schedule • Review owner selections • Construction administration • Regular site visits • Review RFI • Review and approve changes • Review and approve applications for project • Review and approve submitals • Create punch list • Issue certification of completion
4-6 WEEKS
2-12 MONTHS CONSTRUCTION
FINAL COST ESTIMATE AND BUILDERS VALUE ENGINEERING
FINAL COST AND BUILDER SELECTION WITH VALUE ENGINEERING
PAYMENT
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