Chapter 5: Facility Design and Planning Flashcards
Planning Committee
group of institutional employees who work with an architect to develop the design of a building
Primary Decision Makers
institutional members who have formal authority over large units or subunits of an organization
Secondary Decision Makers
professional staff members primarily responsible for delivering a program within an organization
Definers
people who use or receive the services of a program
Program Statement
document prepared by the users, the architect, or both, that specifies the anticipated space requirements based on known work patterns provided by users
Lump-Sum Bidding
process whereby general contractors provide cost quotations for the right to construct or renovate a building
Construction Management
method that involves the general contractor as part of the design team from the beginning of the building process
Design-Build
method that uses only one firm both to design and to construct a new building
Schematic Drawings
graphic representation, derived from the program statement, that illustrates the relationships among the principal functions of a building
Traffic Patterns
anticipated flow of people from one area of a building to another
Relationship Chart
table to justify the placement of various rooms within a building
Bubble Diagram
abstract, graphic representation of the relationship of one function of a building to another based on the proximity factors established by the relationship chart
Commercial Loan
amount of money, borrowed from a lending institution, for the purpose of establishing, improving, or maintaining a business
Business Plan
used by commercial loan officers to assess the viability of a business; includes a written description of the activities the business will engage in, a market analysis, historical and projected financial statements, and other associated information
Market Analysis
written description of the competitive advantages of a business, analysis of the competition, pricing structure, and marketing plan
Capital Campaign
program usually of a fixed length, designed to raise funds for program creation, development, and improvement
Tax-Exempt Bonds
bonds authorized and sold by governmental agencies to provide funding for contraction projects
Endowment
portion of institution’s assets in cash and investments not normally used for operational purposes
Construction Documents
the highly detailed technical drawings that a contractor will use to determine building costs and guide construction
Bidding Documents
packages of materials prepared by architect and sent to contractors, including the invitation to bid, the bid form, and special bidding instructions
General Contractor
company responsible for coordinating the construction of a building
Subcontractor
company hired by the general contractor to complete a particular portion of the building project; work is usually devoted to a particular skilled trade
Ergonomics
scientific study of human work
Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI)
highly sensitive device designed to discontinue the flow of electricity in an electrical circuit during a power surge
Standpipe Drain
type of drain that is raised above the floor
Plumbing Fixtures
external hardware used to control the flow and temperature of water
Mixing Valve
type of plumbing fixture designed to blend hot and cold water, eliminating need got separate hot and cold water controls
Foot-Pedal Activator
water-flow device controlled by a foot pedal, used with hand-washing stations
Thermostat
device that controls heating and cooling equipment
Natural Lighting
outside light used to illuminate indoor spaces, usually through windows or skylights
Data Port
dedicated phone line or network terminal used to connect computers in different locations
