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2. Human Behavior & The Designed Environment Flashcards

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A client has asked a designer to create an intimate seating area for a hospital waiting room. Which of the following is likely to have the greatest impact on achieving a client’s goals?

A. color
B. texture
C. pattern
D. scale

A

D. scale

Explanation: Manipulating scale through the physical placement of walls, ceilings and other architectural elements would be most likely to create the feeling of intimacy.

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You have been given the task of creating a community space that encourages a feeling of equity and fairness and encourages cooperation among the users, which of the following would help you reach that goal?

A. specify one large community meeting table that all users can sit at simultaneously
B. specify round tables
C. choose a mid tone color scheme in cool colors
D. specify casual informal seating

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B. specify round tables

Explanation: Seating arrangement is one of the most common ways of facilitating group interaction. Studies have shown that people will seat themselves at a table according to the nature of their relationships with others around them. Round tables tend to foster more cooperation and equality among those seated around them. Rectangular tables tend to make cooperation more difficult and establish the person sitting at the end in a more superior position.

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Which is the study of how human beings relate to a space based on their cultural background?

A. ergonomics
B. culturism
C. proxemics
D. anthroprometrics

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C. proxemics

Explanation: Proxemics deals with the issues of spacing between people, territoriality, organization of space and positioning of people in space, all relative to their culture.

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A rational approach to design that emphasizes human-environment interaction would most likely be based on:

A. functional requirements
B. social influences
C. environmental design research
D. Gestalt psychology

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C. environmental design research

Explanation: Environmental design research provides a scientifically studied view of how the environment affects human behavior and attitudes. Functional
requirements, while usually rational, do not necessarily take into account the effects of a functional design on the users of the design. Gestalt psychology is a theory of perception rather than a study of the environment. Social influences, while an important consideration in design, are so varied that a totally rational approach to making design decisions could not be based on this factor alone.

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In Gestalt Psychology, what is perceptual constancy?

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This is the tendency to perceive a familiar object or space as essentially the same in spite of changes in position, viewing angle, lighting and so on.

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What is the net area or net assignable area of a building?

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This is the actual area needed to accommodate specific functions, without taking into account primary circulation space or support spaces.

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What does the Greenguard Environmental Institute conduct?

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This organization tests products for acceptable indoor air quality standards and registers the products it certifies.

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What three activities does the Scientific Certification Systems conduct?

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  1. Environmentally related product attributes
  2. Environmentally preferable products
  3. Well-managed forests
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Accessible (barrier free) mirrors must be mounted with an edge of the reflective surface no higher than how many inches/ millimeters AFF:

A. 44”
B. 38”
C. 40”
D. 42”

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C. 40”

Explanation: Accessible mirrors MUST be mounted with the edge of the reflective surface no higher than 40” AFF.

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In a commercial space, which of the following space is exiting or egress not permitted through?

A. restrooms
B. all of these
C. storerooms
D. kitchens

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B. all of these

Explanation: Most codes allow a room to have an exit through an adjoining or intervening room or space if it provides a direct, obvious and unobstructed means of travel to an exit corridor or other exit, as long as the total maximum travel distances are not exceeded.

But exiting is not permitted through kitchens, storerooms, restrooms, closets or spaces used for similar purposes.

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As the interior designer for a new tenant space in a non sprinklered building, determining the location of the two suite exits. If the diagonal distance between the two furthest points in the suite is 78 ft, what is the minimum distance needed between exits?

A. 26 ft
B. 50 ft
C. 39 ft
D. 30 ft

A

C. 39 ft

Explanation: In a non sprinklered building the diagonal distance of the two furthest points is measured and divided by 2 to arrive at the minimum distance required between exits. (78 ft divided by 2 = 39 ft)

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Walls adjoining a corridor or an adjacent tenant space require how long of a fire rating?

A. 20 minute
B. 2 hour
C. 30 minute
D. 1 hour

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D. 1 hour

Explanation: A fire partition with a rating of 1 hour, used in the following locations:

  1. 1 Demising partitions between tenant spaces MUST be 1-hour fire rated.
  2. 2 Partitions along a public corridor MUST be 1-hour fire rated.
  3. 3 Partitions that demise an Assembly Occupancy of 750 sq. ft. or greater MUST be 1-hour fire rated.
  4. 8 Storage rooms exceeding 100 sq. ft. MUST be 1-hour fire rated.
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The controls for all accessible wall mounted restroom accessories must be how many inches/mm AFF for a SIDE reach:

A. 9” - 48”
B. 15” - 44”
C. 9” - 44”
D. 15” - 48”

A

A. 9” - 48”

Explanation: ALL accesible wall mounted controsl MUST be located between 15” and 44” AFF for a Forward Reach and between 9” and 48” AFF for a Side Reach.

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In regards to means of egress, the travel distance is?

A. the measurement of the distance between the most remote occupiable point of an area or room to the entrance of the nearest exit that serves it. It is part of the exit access and measured in a straight line along the path of egress travel
B. the distance traveled to reach a fire rated area of refuge
C. a fully enclosed portion of an exit that is only used as a means of egress and provides for a protected path of egress in a vertical or horizontal direction
D. the distance between two exits within a space

A

A. the measurement of the distance between the most remote occupiable point of an area or room to the entrance of the nearest exit that serves it. It is part of the exit access and measured in a straight line along the path of egress travel

Explanation: The distance measured from the most remote point within a story to the entrance to an exit along the natural and unobstructed path of egress travel.

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What is the minimum height of an accessible base cabinet toe kick?

A. 10” H
B. 9” H
C. 6” H
D. 8” H

A

B. 9” H

Explanation: ALL front approach accessible elements MUST have a 6” deep maximum and 9” height maximum toe-kick.

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The minimum clear width for a door is:

A. 30 inches
B. 32 inches
C. 36 inches
D. 34 inches

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B. 32 inches

Explanation: All door openings shall be a MINIMUM of 36” wide. A 36” door with door jamb and hardware will result in a 32” clear width

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What is the correct height of a standard wall outlet?

A. 15”
B. 18”
C. 12”
D. 9”

A

B. 18”

Explanation: ALL electrical receptacles MUST be 18” AFF unless otherwise noted.

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Grab bars at an accessible toilet must be mounted at:

A. 36” - 42”
B. 34” - 42”
C. 30” - 36”
D. 33” - 36”

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D. 33” - 36”

Explanation: ALL grab bars at toilets MUST be 36” long at the rear and 42” long at the side, mounted between 33” and 36”.

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When working in a tenant space, which does NOT require fire rated partition?

A. a 75 sq. ft storage room
B. partitions that demise the 800 sq ft training room
C. the demising partitions tenant spaces
D. partitions along the public corridors

A

A. a 75 sq ft storage room

Explanation: Storage rooms exceeding 100 sq ft MUST be 1-hour fire rated.

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Accessible urinals must have an elongated rim and sit a maximum of how many inches to the top of the rim?

A. 16” AFF
B. 17” AFF
C. 15” AFF
D. 24” AFF

A

B. 17” AFF

Explanation:5.6.6 Accessible urinals MUST have an elongated rim at a maximum height of 17” AFF.

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Two exits are required for Occupancy groups A (Assembly), B (Business), and M (Mercantile) when the occupancy load exceeds:

A. 49
B. 75
C. 50
D. 74

A

A. 49

Explanation: Two exit access doorwaays MUST be provided from any space where the Occupancy Load exceeds 49 in occupancy groups A, B and M or exceeds 29 in Occupancy Group S (storage)

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In the hallway of a commercial space, the bottom edge of a pendant light must be at least how high above the finished floor?

A. 94” AFF
B. 72” AFF
C. 80” AFF
D. 90” AFF

A

C. 80” AFF

Explanation: Protruding objects are permitted to extend below the minimum ceiling height provided a minimum headroom of 6’-8” shall be provided along the path of egress, including any corridor, aisle or passageway.

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What is the size of grab bars at the side of an accessible toilet?

A. 36” long
B. 24” long
C. 42” long
D. 48” long

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C. 42” long

Explanation: ALL grab bars at toilet MUST be 36” long at the rear and 42” long at the side, mounted between 33” and 36” AFF.

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Which type of entry door should not be specified for a conference room if the program requires that the conference room partitions be 1 hour fire rated?

A. solid core wood with hollow metal frame
B. sash door
C. glass door
D. louvered

A

C. glass door

Explanation:because most glass doors cannot be fire rated, they are not used where a protected opening is required in a fire rated partition. use of glass in a fire rated partition is limited.

2.9 Glazing in fire rated partitions, doors or sidelights may not exceed 240 sq. in.

There is no glass allowed in a fire rated door if it has a louver and no louvers at all can be installed in a 3 hour rated door.

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What is the minimum clear floor space required for side transfer for an accessible shower?

A. 48” x 60”
B. 36” x 48”
C. 30” x 48”
D. 30” x 60”

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C. 30” x 48”

Explanation: A clear floor space of 30” x 48” MUST be provided in front of accessible lavatories, urinals, showers, and bathtubs.

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How many fire extinguishers are required in an office suite that measures 6100 sq. ft?

A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 6

A

B. 3

Explanation: The minimum number of fire extinguishers MUST be calculated based on one fire extinguisher per 3,000 sq. ft.

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Partitions that demise an Assembly Occupancy of how many sq ft must be 1 hour rated:

A. 250 sq ft
B. 700 sq ft
C. 750 sq ft
D. 500 sq ft

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C. 750 sq ft

Explanation: Partitions that demise an Assembly Occupancy of 750 sq ft or greater MUST be 1-hour fire rated.

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All of the following are true about public relations EXCEPT?

A. establishes and communicates the firm’s presence to various groups or “publics” on several different levels.
B. a public relations program should be part of an office’s marketing plan
C. press releases, articles and organized workshops are all methods of promoting a firm through good public relations
D. like marketing, public relations is tied to a particular potential job or single potential client

A

D. like marketing, public relations is tied to a particular potential job or single potential client

Explanation: Public relations differs from marketing in that it is not tied to a particular job or single potential client. Rather it communicates the firm’s presence to various groups or “publics” on many different levels. It attempts to create a positive image of the design firm on the part of some group of people. A PR program should be a part of any office’s marketing plan.

29
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What three terms does the Munsell color system use to define colors?

A

This system defines color by:

  • Hue
  • Value
  • Chroma
30
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What is proxemics?

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The study of the degrees of spatial separation that people maintain while interacting, and how these distances are related to social, environmental and cultural factors. (the study of proximity)

31
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In design, what is scale?

A

This is the relative size of an object or element in comparison to another element of known size.

32
Q

What are the true primary colors of pigment?

A

These are yellow, magenta, and cyan (not yellow, red, and blue, as is often thought) Pigment -> Printer

33
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What is anthropometrics?

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The practice of measuring the size, proportion, and range of motion of the human body.

34
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What is the Fibonacci Sequence?

A

This is the series of numbers in which the first two terms are 0 and 1 and each number that follows is the sum of the previous two.
0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21 …

35
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What is contrast in interior design?

A

This is the intentional juxtaposition of dissimilar elements within a design to create emphasis.

36
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What is gradation, and what design principle is it derived from?

A

This design principle is a variation of rhythm. It describes cases where the size, color, or value of a design element is slightly modified. (gradual change)

37
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What is simultaneous contrast?

A

This is the phenomenon in which a color seems to change when placed against a differently colored background.

38
Q

What theory did Abraham Maslow propose?

A

This American psychologist proposed a hierarchy of human needs, ranging form basic needs, such as for food and water, to more advanced needs, such as for self-actualization, order and beauty

39
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Which design element can be perceived through the senses of both touch and sight?

A

Texture

40
Q

In design, what is regionalism?

A

This is a social or cultural influence on a design that reflects a particular geographical area.

41
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People seated along the edge of a table should be provided with a comfortable amount of space between one another. What is the acceptable range for the amount of space per person?

A

24 in to 30 in should be provided for each person

42
Q

In what three ways does the human body lose heat?

A

This can happen by

  • Convection
  • Evaporation
  • Radiation
43
Q

What are the six principles of design?

A
  • Balance
  • Harmony and unity
  • Rhythm
  • Emphasis and focus
  • Contrast and variety
  • Proportion
44
Q

What are some of the visual cues through which people perceive depth and distance?

A

People perceive these two spatial factors through:

  • Linear perspective
  • Atmospheric perspective
  • Texture perspective
  • Texture perspective
  • Interposition
  • Closeness of objects to the horizon line
  • Relative size differences
45
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In Gestalt Psychology, what is perceptual constancy?

A

This is the tendency to perceive a familiar object or space as essentially the same in spite of changes in position, viewing angle, lighting, and so on.

46
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What is ergonomics?

A

This is the study of the relationship between human physiology and the physical environment

47
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What principle design id often achieved by placing an element in a prominent position or by using special lighting?

A

Emphasis and focus in a design can be achieved by these methods

48
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In regard to interior design, what is harmony?

A

This is a characteristic of a composition in which all the elements of the interior seem to belong together and to reinforce the overall design theme

49
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What is radial balance?

A

This is the uniform arrangement of elements about a central point

50
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What is visual weight?

A

This is the perception that some objects are heavier than others by nature of their size, shape, complexity, color, texture, or location in space

51
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What is asymmetrical balance?

A

This is the arrangement of dissimilar elements within a visual field such that the composition appears balanced, even though the elements are not grouped around a common axis.

52
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What is an analogous color scheme?

A

This is a color scheme using hues that are close to each other on the color wheel.

53
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In terms of color, what is intensity of chroma?

A

This is the degree of purity of a hue when compared to a neutral gray of the same value

54
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What is hue?

A

This is the most basic color classification. For example, It is what distinguishes yellow from blue

55
Q

What basic form is the intersection of a wall and a ceiling perceived as?

A

Perceived as a line

56
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What is territoriality?

A

Human behavior that attempts to lay claim to space and give a sense of self-identity

57
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What is pattern?

A

This is the repetition of a decorative motif on a surface.

58
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In proxemics, as described by Edward T. Hall, what are the names of the four distances (starting with closest)?

A

From closest to farthest

  • Intimate
  • Personal
  • Social
  • Public
59
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What is Gestalt Psychology?

A

This theory of psychology asserts that people perceive their environment as a whole and add structure to what they see

60
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In Gestalt psychology, what is grouping?

A

This is the tendency to perceive separate elements in a visual field as a single whole.

61
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What is a design theory?

A

This is a mental construct, based on a philosophy or set of beliefs, that is used to direct a design

62
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What are the six elements of design?

A

These are form, scale, color, texture, pattern and light

63
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What are the three primary colors of light?

A

These are red, green and blue

64
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How does proportion differ from scale?

A

Proportion is the size relationship between objects or elements in a space.
Scale is the relative size of an object or element in comparison to another element of known size (often the human body)

65
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What is the value of the golden ratio?

A

This equals (1 + square root of 5) divided by 2 or approximately 1.618

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