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Concept, feasibility and planning direction
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Poor layouts and circulation that do not respond to the brief or site
Planning controls ignored early — scheme exceeds FSR, HOB or setbacks
Overdesigning before feasibility is tested
Client brief not fully understood — scope creep begins immediately
Site constraints discovered too late — orientation, topography, easements
Insufficient consultant input at concept stage leads to redesign later
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Design Stages
01 / 04
SD
Stage 01
Schematic Design
Concept, feasibility and planning direction
InvolvedArchitectClientTown PlannerCost Planner / QSStructural Engineer (preliminary)
ⓘ
Educational content only. This content is based on practical industry experience and is not professional advice. Always verify against the current NCC and consult registered practitioners for your specific project.
Poor layouts and circulation that do not respond to the brief or site
Planning controls ignored early — scheme exceeds FSR, HOB or setbacks
Overdesigning before feasibility is tested
Client brief not fully understood — scope creep begins immediately
Site constraints discovered too late — orientation, topography, easements
Insufficient consultant input at concept stage leads to redesign later
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Something to add?
The Australian built environment needs better practice education — help us build guidelines that reflect how projects really work.
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Practitioners helping build practice guidelines for the Australian built environment
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