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RIBA Stage 1

Preparation & Briefing

Develop the project brief, undertake site surveys, and establish the project budget and programme.

In Practice

  • Assist with measured survey coordination
  • Prepare site analysis drawings
  • Help draft the Design & Access Statement outline
  • Compile planning policy research
  • Organise consultant appointments
  • Update project programme

For Students

  • Conduct detailed site analysis
  • Develop user personas and scenarios
  • Study relevant planning policies
  • Create site constraint diagrams
  • Begin environmental analysis (sun path, wind)
  • Start your design journal / logbook

Tools Commonly Used

AutoCADRhinoSketchUpAdobe Suite