Design Development
Category A: Design and Construction Documents
Minimum Hours Required: 320
Definition
In design development, a project’s schematic design is refined, including designing details and selecting materials. This step occurs after the owner/client has approved the schematic design.
Core Competencies
At the completion of your internship, you should be able to:
- provide drawings and documents for the owner/client that detail the project’s scope, quality, and cost
- select and develop details for specific materials, components, and systems to be incorporated into the design
See the IDP Guidelines for skill and application activities.