The Schematic Design (SD) phase establishes the project's general concept, scale, and the relationship between components. Deliverables at this stage are intended to convey the design intent for owner approval before proceeding to more detailed work. Standard SD deliverables include preliminary drawings such as floor plans, a site plan, and key elevations and sections to illustrate the building's form and function. A preliminary cost estimate, often based on area or volume, is also a critical deliverable to verify that the proposed design aligns with the owner's budget and to assess overall project feasibility.

D. Finish schedule: This document provides a level of material detail that is developed during the Design Development or Construction Documents phases, not the conceptual schematic phase.

F. Detailed specifications: These are comprehensive written requirements for materials and workmanship prepared during the Construction Documents phase to guide bidding and construction.

1. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document B101™–2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect.

§ 3.2.5: "The Schematic Design Documents shall consist of drawings and other documents including a site plan, if appropriate, and preliminary building plans, sections and elevations..." (Supports A, B, C).

§ 3.2.6: "The Architect shall submit to the Owner an estimate of the Cost of the Work prepared in accordance with Section 6.3." (Supports E).

2. The American Institute of Architects, The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th Edition.

Chapter 9.1, "Design Phases" (p. 598): This chapter outlines typical schematic design deliverables, stating they include "a site plan, floor plans, building sections, and exterior elevations." It also notes the architect provides a "preliminary estimate of the cost of the work." The text explicitly contrasts this with later phases where detailed material selections (finishes) and specifications are developed.