Identifying the scope and nature of the clients' needs (Program) before design begins has taken on much greater meaning in recent years as clients become more aware that faults in buildings can often be traced to ill-conceived programs or incomplete planning. Programming is the combination of research into user needs and the development of performance requirements which shape the function and components of a building.

Our fourteen page room by room Design Criteria Checklist, when completed by the Owner, not only assists in giving the architect better insight into their needs, but also is an indispensable aid in helping organize and clarify the clients thoughts and ideas. The checklist simplifies this important phase by presenting a fill in the blanks format with simple formulas to compile a preliminary construction budget.