Ballast_Chapter 10_Building Analysis

Question 1

BUILDING ANALYSIS
&
ARCHITECTURAL
PROGRAMMING

Answer 1

Are processes for analyzing, defining, and solving an architectural PROBLEM in a way that meets both the clients needs and any applicable code requirements.

Question 2

PROGRAMMING is a process of ANALYSIS,

Answer 2

Whereas DESIGN is a process of SYNTHESIS once the problem is clearly defined.

Question 3

[EDM] Electromagnetic Distance Measurement

Answer 3

Uses a laser-based instrument with an onboard computer to measure the distance, horizontal angle, and vertical angle of a laser beam to a reflective prism target. These instruments are accurate to +-1/64 in at 1600 ft.

Question 4

[REDM] Reflectorless Electromagnetic Distance Measurement

Answer 4

The device used in this process does not require the use of the a prism reflector, but instead relies on the return signal bounced from the object being measured. The accuracy is less prices 1/8 in in at 100ft.

Question 5

Rectified Photography

Answer 5

Uses digital cameras to photograph facades.

Question 6

Orthophotography

Answer 6

Is similar to rectified photography, but uses digital photography and computer software to correct for optical distortion.

Question 7

Photogrammetry

Answer 7

Is the surveying of objects or spaces through the use of photography and associated software.

Question 8

Stereophotogrammetry

Answer 8

Uses two overlapping photographs in a computer program to produce a digital stereo image. The stereo image can be used to make an accurate three-dimensional drawing.

Question 9

Convergent Photogrammetry

Answer 9

Uses multiple photographic images of an object taken at different angles. Measurements and three-dimensional models are derived with the use of software that races the overlapping photographs.

Question 10

Programmatic Concepts

Answer 10

Abstract solutions for the clients problem that do not define the specific, physical means that will be used to achieve these solutions. These programmatic concepts become the basis for later design concepts.

Question 11

Benchmarking

Answer 11

Is the establishment of common standards for rooms, spaces, and activities based on the measurement of similar facilities.

Question 12

EFFICIENCY (EFFICIENCY RATIO OR NET-TO-GROSS RATIO)

Answer 12

The ratio of the net area to the gross area.

Question 13

PROJECT COMPARISON METHOD

Answer 13

The cost of the new project is estimated using the costs of past projects of similar scope and function.