1 Functional Program

Question 1

FP 15 - How would an architect evaluate the program against the client’s objectives? (5 qs)

Answer 1

EVALUATE:
1 - does it identify client’s philosophy/vision/goals
2 - does it identify RELATIONSHIPS?
3 - do FUNDING ESTIMATES match space rqrmnts?
4 - is there clear CRITERIA for occupants / spaces / services / activities?
5 - can the proposed facility be accom. on SITE?

Question 2

FP 02 - What are 3 alternate names for a functional program? *P3?

Answer 2

1 - Design Brief
2 - Space Program
3 - Architectural Program
*P3 = ‘Owner’s Statement Requirements’

Question 3

PD 4 - What sort of studies or analyses might you provide to an owner who will operate a new building for the foreseeable future? (2)

Answer 3

• Market & Demographic Studies

* Life Cycle Cost Projections

Question 4

FP 05 - The purpose of a Functional Program is to provide the client & design team with a clear understanding of what? (2)

Answer 4

1 - ACTIVITIES accommodated
2 - FUNCTIONAL criteria achieved
(criteria = measure to evaluate design solutions - often for funding)

Question 5

FP 07 - In the preparation of a F/P you must establish client needs + impacts, what 4 major NEEDS are typically used to define the F/P criteria?

Answer 5

1 - EQUIPMENT/ STORAGE
2 - STAFF 
3 - FURNITURE
4 - SPACE
*can be done room by room or dept by dept

Question 6

PD 3 - What should Feasibility Studies + business cases explain? (one of these 3)

Answer 6

• IDEA
• PROBLEM
• OPPORTUNITY

Question 7

FP 08 - Define NET floor area.

Answer 7

Inside face of walls or enclosure of useable, or assignable (functions), space.

Question 8

FP 10 - The F/P report will typically begin by DESCRIBING some information about the client. What 3 characteristics of the client should be described?

Answer 8

Describe the client’s
• PHILOSOPHY
• VISION
• GOALS

Question 9

PD 6 - What sort of REGULATORY RESEARCH might occur at this stage? (7)

Answer 9

1 - COMMUNITY Plans
2 - ZONING + Land Use
3 - Designated Activity DISTRICTS (Business, Cultural, sports + Heritage)
4 - Review by Civic Design PANELS (ex: UDRP)
5 - ENVIRONMENTAL Issues
6 - Community CONCERNS
7 - TRANSPORTATION Issues

Question 10

PD 1 (Pre-Design) - Are consultants required during pre-design?

Answer 10

NO, a broad overview can be done by architect.

Question 11

FP 14 - 1.25 / 1.15 / 1.6
Match the appropriate grossing factor for a gymnasium, pharmacy, and intensive care space respectively? (according to the Ministry of Alberta Health & Wellness)

Answer 11

1. 15 (gym)
2. 25 (pharmacy)
3. 6 (intensive care)

Question 12

FP 04 - What 5 components (aspects of a facility) are defined with a functional program?

Answer 12

1 - character
2 - services
3 - scope
4 - functions
5 - space requirements

Question 13

FP 03 - What does the Functional Program seek to answer? (4)

Answer 13

1 - what is the NATURE + SCOPE of the problem ?
2 - what INFORMATION is required ?
3 - AREA + TYPE of space needed ?
4 - what space will be needed in the FUTURE ?

Question 14

FP 12 - The architect sometimes prepares these 4 components for the F/P?

Answer 14

1 - schedule
2 - preliminary budget
3 - project delivery method
4 - site evaluation or determination

Question 15

FP 17 - List 5 ways space requirements can be explicitly described in an FP report.

Answer 15

• define ACTIVITIES
• define functional RELATIONSHIPS of spaces
• bubble + flow DIAGRAMS
• SIZE of each space
• special TECHNICAL requirements (build. systems & equip.)

Question 16

FP 16 - Describe the different process phases for the development of an architectural program.

Answer 16

1.DESCRIBE: 
•client's philosophy / vision / goals
•services provided by new facility
• how services will be provided
2.IDENTIFY
•activities for each space
•all occupants
•major occupants
•relationships btween spaces or groups **note Bubble Diagram tool
3.PREPARE
•detailed space requirements
  •overall schedule(sometimes)
  •prelim budget(sometimes)
  •outline proj delivery method(sometimes)
  •site eval or determination(sometimes) - might inc. regulatory research ex: zoning

Question 17

PD 2 - What consultants are commonly engaged during pre-design?

Answer 17

• Urban Planners • Geo
• Cost Estimators • IT
• Historical Research
• Real Estate Appraisal
• Market Research

Question 18

FP 13 - Define GROSS floor AREA.

Answer 18

ALL areas, inc. exterior walls.
Net Area +corridors +walls +columns 
\+ext wall thickness +mech/elec/data rooms 
\+vestibules +elevators 
\+shafts +service spaces

Question 19

FP 01 - Functional programming is a ____ _____ process that defines the _____ & ______ of work.

Answer 19

1. decision making

2. problem & scope

Question 20

FP 06 - In the preparation of a F/P you must establish client needs + impacts, what 3 major types of IMPACTS are focused on?

Answer 20

1 - BUILT environment (occupants & processes)
2 - SOCIAL impacts on community
3 - Infrastructure

Question 21

PD 5 - What sort of schedules, studies, or analyses might you provide to an owner who is looking to renovate one of several existing buildings to accommodate a new use? (4)

Answer 21

• Schedules for Decanting
• Study of Compatibility
• Study of Code & Bylaw
• Valuation of Land & Sites

Question 22

FP 11 - The F/P report will typically DESCRIBE what general information about the new facility? (2)

Answer 22

1 - services provided

2 - how those services will be provided

Question 23

FP 09 - In addition to the client’s philosophy/vision/goals and what/how services will be accommodated by the facility, what are the most likely needs to be IDENTIFIED in an F/P? (4)
*How is this information typically organized?

Answer 23

1 - OCCUPANTS
2 - MAJOR EQUIPMENT
3 - RELATIONSHIPS btwn. spaces
4 - SPACE requirements
*can be done room by room or dept by dept