Milestone map
Milestone map
3 milestones
Develop design to working drawing stage
3–4 weeks (3 hrs/day)
Progress your chosen design concept to the level of detail required for construction documentation: resolve structural system, building envelope, and internal layout to the point where every major element is located and dimensioned. Produce a design development report identifying the key technical decisions made and their justification.
Proof required
Submit a design development report (400–500 words) that documents: the structural system chosen and why, envelope and material decisions, and the resolution of at least three specific technical challenges encountered. Include sketches or diagrams illustrating each decision.
What gets checked
- Technical decisions are justified in terms of structural performance, buildability, or cost — not aesthetics alone
- Three specific technical challenges are identified and resolved — not just described as difficulties
- Sketches or diagrams illustrate each decision — written descriptions alone are insufficient
Common mistakes
- Design development report describes the design without resolving technical challenges — decisions are listed but not justified
- Structural system is not addressed — the report focuses only on aesthetics and layout
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What a verifier looks for
- Confirm technical decisions are justified in structural or buildability terms — not aesthetics alone
- Verify at least three specific technical challenges are identified and resolved with illustrated solutions
- Check the structural system is fully addressed in the report
Produce complete architectural drawing set
4–6 weeks (3–4 hrs/day)
Produce a coordinated architectural drawing set at appropriate scales: site plan, floor plans for all levels, minimum two sections, all elevations, and at least two construction details at 1:10 or 1:5. Every drawing must be dimensioned, annotated, and presented at a standard suitable for planning submission or design development review.
Proof required
Submit your complete architectural drawing set as a PDF: site plan (1:500 or 1:200), floor plans (1:100 or 1:50), minimum two sections (1:100 or 1:50), all elevations (1:100 or 1:50), and at least two construction details (1:10 or 1:5). All drawings must include title blocks, scale bars, north points, and dimensions.
What gets checked
- Drawing set is complete — site plan, all floor plans, minimum two sections, all elevations, and two details are present
- All drawings are dimensioned and annotated — no drawing relies on a verbal description to convey its content
- Construction details are at a finer scale (1:10 or 1:5) and resolve a specific junction or element
Common mistakes
- Drawing set is incomplete — sections, elevations, or details are missing
- Drawings are undimensioned or lack scale bars — they cannot be measured or reproduced accurately
Resources
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What a verifier looks for
- Confirm drawing set includes site plan, all floor plans, minimum two sections, all elevations, and at least two construction details
- Verify all drawings are dimensioned with scale bars and north points where required
- Check construction details are at 1:10 or 1:5 and resolve a specific building junction
Technical drawing review with documented feedback
1–2 weeks
Submit your drawing set for technical review by your tutor, a qualified architect, or a structural engineer. The reviewer examines dimensions, coordination between drawings, and the adequacy of construction details. Document specific issues identified and the corrections you made.
Proof required
Submit: (1) the final corrected drawing set; (2) technical review documentation — reviewer name and role, date, a list of specific drawing issues identified (by drawing title and issue), and your written account of corrections made. If any issues were not corrected, explain why.
What gets checked
- Review documentation lists specific drawings and issues by title — not general comments about drawing quality
- Corrections are documented with before/after reference — the review had a measurable impact
- Uncorrected issues are explained with a principled technical reason — not overlooked
Common mistakes
- Review documentation is general — 'a few corrections made' with no specific issues listed
- Drawing set submitted for review before it is complete — missing drawings cannot be reviewed
Resources
Foundationstart here
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Masteryfor the dedicated
What a verifier looks for
- Confirm a technical review session occurred with a qualified architect or engineer
- Verify review documentation lists specific drawing issues by title and description
- Check corrections are documented and uncorrected issues are explained