What is design?

• A. A set of regulations
• B. A solution to a project brief and the instruction to build
• C. Warranty management
• D. Construction testing

Answer: (B)

Design is turning a project brief into a buildable plan: the solution that defines what is to be built and how to build it. It involves developing drawings and specifications, choosing materials and systems, and setting performance, safety, sustainability, cost, and timeline criteria. This process translates client requirements into concrete instructions that guide construction and ensure the final result meets the brief and complies with regulations. In practice, design sets out the form and functionality of the project and tells the builders what to do and what standards to meet. The other options describe regulations, post‑construction activities, or verification tests, not the plan and instructions used to construct.