Architect Services: A Guide to the B101
The B101 document outlines the responsibilities of both the client and the architect in Architect Services. The architect’s basic services, as outlined in Article 3, include structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering. The architect must manage their services, coordinate with the client and their consultants, and submit a schedule for approval. The Schematic Design Phase, the first phase of the design process, involves the architect reviewing laws and codes, preparing a preliminary evaluation of the client’s information, and presenting schematic design documents for approval. The architect must consider environmentally responsible alternatives and align their design with the client’s program, schedule, and budget.