Ch.4 Programming Flashcards
The process during which information about a problem is collected, analyze, and clearly stated to provide a basis for design. It defines a problem before a solution is attempted.
Programming
What are the four major considerations used in the five step process of programming
Form, function, economy, and time
What are the steps in the five step process of programming
Establishing goals, collecting and analyzing facts, uncovering and testing concepts, determining needs, and stating the problem
Goals indicate what the client wants to achieve and why
Establishing goals
I must projects, many people have various interest in the outcome of the work. These people include but are not limited to the architect, owner, developer, leasing agent, public, and users of the project. For example, the architect may want the building to be a higher sustainable building where the developer and they want the building lease space in the least expensive way possible
Stakeholder requirements
More often than not, the clients budget drive to decisions regarding a project, and these decisions may override other drivers
 budget
What are the most fundamental drivers is the clients need for the space, efficient use, and organization. This can often be in conflict with the budget
Space use
The client may have a need to create a building or space that reflects the corporate culture of the brand they want to communicate to the public
Preferred culture and branding
Facts describe the existing conditions and requirements of the problem, such as the number of people to be accommodated, space adjacencies, and other characteristics, the existing building within which the interiors will be constructed, equipment to be housed, expected growth rate, money available for construction and furnishings, and building code requirements
Collecting and analyzing facts
A performance requirement related to methods of solving a problem and satisfying a need
Programmatic concept
Hey specific physical response did attempt to achieve a programmatic concept
Design concept
This type of programming process balances the desires of the client against the vet available budget in establishes a budget based on the defined goals and needs
Determining needs
The previous four steps are a prelude stating the essence of the problem. The problem statements are the bridge between programming and the design process
Stating the problem
What are the four elements of cost
Quantity, quality, budget, and time
Relates to the existing conditions in a space, the physical and psychological environment of the interior, and the quality of construction
Form
Relates to the people using the space, the activities to be performed there, and the relationship of the space to one another
Function
Concerns money: the initial cost of the interior, operating costs, and lifecycle costs
Economy
Describe the idea of past, present, and future as the effect the other three considerations. For example, the required schedule for construction is often a time consideration and is needed for expansion
 Time
Establishes the order of importance of things that are size, position, or social values. For example, entrance of the reception area may have a higher priority than an individual offices, to reflect the goal of enhancing a companies Image
Priority
Relates to the idea of the exercise of authority and is expressed in physical symbols of authority.
Hierarchy
Is a response to the desired image the client wants to project. This may be expressed in design concepts using materials, lighting, space they are, or other physical responses to the project character
 character
Low, medium, or high – may result or relate to how a space or group of spaces are used in response to call such as efficient use of space or the desired amount of interaction in an office
Density
Include mechanical services, such as mechanical systems as well as other functions that support the use of space. Distribution of surprise, storage space, information, and vending areas are examples of these types of functions.
Service groupings
States whether activity should be integrated or separated and compartmentalized.
Activity grouping
States the degree of masking of people in a space and is derived from the physical, social, and emotional characteristics of the group
People grouping 
Related to the concept of territoriality and is a place where people can maintain his or her individuality
Home base
Include the infinities of people and activities. This is one of the most common programming concepts established in any design problem because it is most directly affects the organization of the space and rooms
 relationships