Agriculture Reference
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An example showing how the designers
develop preliminary design ideas using models
is shown in Figures 3.16-A-C. Three stages of
the development of a design can be seen, with
Figure 3.16-A being the first study model, in
this case a clay model created by the designer
from a rough sketch. The designer used the
initial model to better visualize the concept for
a proposed landform in three dimensions (Fig-
ure 3.16-B), then constructed several iterations
of the design, again using clay with cardboard
to advance the design. Figure 3.16-C is the final
study model, advancing this three-dimensional
modeling design process. A schematic design
plan was prepared to accompany the model
for a presentation to the client, together with
sections and several perspective drawings,
and estimate of probable costs to complete the
schematic design phase of the professional ser-
vices contract.
Step 6. Schematic design Grading
plan
As in design, think of grading as involving a
deliberative process. In a deliberative process,
the designer follows a purposeful path, a con-
sidered path that takes into account many
factors, including: functional, aesthetic, envi-
ronmental, climatic, and legal considerations.
In Figures 3.17-A-D, we can follow a step-by-
step process of considering alternate locations
for a proposed structure such as a residence.
In the left column a number of alternate
locations are shown, and in the right column
opposite each alternative a brief critique is
given.
Figures 3.16-a, B, and C
3.16-A. Concept study
model; 3.16-B. Development model; 3.16-C. Presenta-
tion model of for schematic design
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