 The Design/Development Matrix
The Design/Development Matrix provides a summary of how the basic phases of affordable housing development relate to the basic phases of architectural design.
The left hand column of the matrix presents the five basic phases of development - Concept, Predevelopment, Development, Construction and Operation - and lists some of the basic activities that occur in each phase. The lists are not exhaustive but they give a good overview of the types of activities that occur over the course of an affordable housing development. For additional information on the development process, go to the Development Process Overview.
The middle column list the basic phases and activities of the architectural design process. Click on any phase or activity name to link to a full definition. For a glossary of all the definitions go to the Design Phase Definitions page.
Finally, the right hand column lists specific steps that should be taken at each phase of the design/development process to ensure that high quality design is achieved. These steps form the backbone of the Affordable Housing Design Advisor and are described in detail in the 20 Steps to Design Quality section.
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