At the end of the schematic design phase, is all design development expected to be completed?

During the schematic design phase, the focus is primarily on establishing the basic concepts of the design, such as layout, scale, and interaction of spaces. This phase involves creating initial design options and working closely with the client to refine ideas. It sets the foundation for further development by outlining the overall vision and requirements of the project.

At this stage, not all design development is expected to be finalized. Instead, the schematic design presents potential solutions to key design problems and gathers feedback from the client and stakeholders. The subsequent phases of design development will involve refining these ideas into more detailed plans, including technical specifications and construction details.

Thus, stating that all design development is expected to be completed at the end of the schematic design phase is not accurate, as refinement and further detailing will occur in later phases.