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What Is Schematic Design? The First Phase of Architecture Explained

Schematic design is the first phase of architectural services where basic concepts, layouts, and massing are explored. Learn what happens in SD phase.

Nic DeMore
Nic DeMore8 min read
Architectural floor plan sketches and drawings on a desk showing schematic design phase work
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