FX : Programming and Site Analysis Flashcards
18 What type of workflow is represented in this diagram
This is a graphic representation of a departmental workflow.
What are the 2 primary factors that determine the size and configuration of an interior space?
-Required Area of Individual spaces -Adjacency Requirements of Spaces
What are 3 ways to calculate the overall square footage that is needed for a space?
1- Multiply the space needed per person by the total occupants 2-The size of equipment and it’s requirements. 3-Built-in sets of rules or customs related to an activity.
5 What is the net area or net assignable area of a building?
This is the actual area needed to accommodate specific functions, without taking into account primary circulation space or support space.
What are the 4 most common types of client workflow or business processes?
-Linear -Centralized -Departmental -Network
19 What type of conceptual plan arrangement could be used as a non-directional way to focus attention on a space?
A centralized plan arrangement could be used to accomplish this.
20 What type of circulation pattern is generally the most efficient and flexible?
A linear layout (also called a dumbbell layout) is generally the most efficient and flexible of these.
What items should be on a preliminary code checklist during space planning?
-Occupancy Group(s) (including special occupancy) -Gross area -Occupant load(s) -Requirements for common path of egress travel -Number of exits required -Maximum distance to exits -Arrangement of exits -Minimum width of exits, door requirements -Allowable dead-end corridor length -Accessibility requirements -Required separations -Requirement for ramps and stairs
What elements of barrier-free design should be incorporated during space planning?
Incorporate widths of accessible routes, door sizes, maneuvering clearances, ramp locations and sizes, and toilet room layout.
During design development what aspects of barrier-free design should be evaluated?
Evaluate, surfaces of accessible routes, toilet room elements and accessories, drinking fountain mounting, bathtub or shower design, stair design, protruding objects, reach ranges, detectable warning, visual and audio alarms, public telephone access, and amount of seating.
1 In terms of the programming process, what are three limitations of behavior observation as a technique for gathering information?
The limitations of this information-gathering technique include: -It cannot address why people are behaving the way they are. -It is only valid for one period at a time. -It is accurate only when implemented by a skilled practitioner.
2 What four methods of gathering information are used in the programming process?
-Client Interviews -Questionnaires -Observations -Field Surveys
3 What is a common way to determine the floor area required for an activity?
Multiply the area required per the person by the number of people.
4 What percentages do space-planning efficiency ratios typically fall within?
They space planning rations typically range from 60-80%
6 In a leases space, what is considered to be rentable area?
This is the area available for assignment to a tenant within the perimeter walls of the tenant space, as well as private corridors, walls, and columns within the tenant space. This may also include a proportionate share of the public corridors, rest rooms and elevator lobbies shared by all tenants.
7 In a leased space, what is considered to be usable area?
This is the area actually used for the space’s intended purpose, in addition to circulation spaces with the leased space ad partitions and columns within the space.
8 What is the efficiency factor of a leased space?
This the ratio of net area to usable area in the leased space.
9 What 2 things must a designer know about a space before the necessary number of exits can be determined?
Both the floor area and occupancy group must be known.
10 What are nine common biological contaminants often found in buildings?
-Mold -Mildew -Bacteria -Viruses -Mites -Pollen -Animal Dander -Dust -Insect
11 What are five common hazardous materials found in existing buildings?
-Asbestos -Vermiculite -PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) -Lead -Radon
12 What is adaptive reuse?
This is the practice of reusing existing buildings and materials from buildings as much as possible.
13 What is programming?
This is the process undertaken before design during which all pertinent information about a project is collected and analyzed.
14 According to the book Problem Seeking by WIllian Pena, et al. what are 5 steps in the programming process?
- Establish Goals 2. Collect Facts 3. Uncover concepts 4. Determine Needs 5. State the Problem
15 How does a programmatic concept differ from a design concept?
A programmatic concept is a performance requirement that is related to general methods of solving a problem or satisfying needs. A design concept is a specific physical response that is an attempt to satisfy the programmatic concept.
16 In terms of the programming process, what are the three components of flexibility?
-Expand-ability -Convertibility -Versatility
17 What are the four possible ratings for a LEED certified project?
-certified -silver -gold -platinum
21 What voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings was established by the US Green Building Council?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
22 What activities does the Greenguard Environmental Institute conduct?
This organization tests products for acceptable indoor air quality standards and registers the products it certifies.
23 What 3 activities does Scientific Certification Systems conduct?
Scientific Certification Systems certifies: -Environmentally related product attributes -Environmentally preferable products -well-managed forests
24 What is the Forest Stewardship Council? (FSC)
A non-profit devoted to encouraging responsible management of the world’s forests.
What are some typical requirements found in the rules, regulations and standards for leased buildings? (12 are listed)
-rentable/usable ratio -building standard allowances (quantity for items, or $) -design and finish limitations -common area signage regulations -security requirements -regulations for service access and freight elevator -availability of mechanical and electrical systems -structural capacity -expansion provisions -window covering requirements -lighting regulations -building hours
25 What type of conceptual plan arrangement is represented here?
An axial plan.
What are the six conceptual plan arrangements?
open, linear, axial, centralized, grid, and clustered
What are 4 ways that spaces can relate to each other?
adjacent, overlapping, sharing a common space and space within a space.
26 What type of volumetric relationship could be used to functionally and perceptually link 2 spaces?
An overlapping relationship.
What are the three purposes of details?
- a way to fit larger components together 2. solve functional problems 3. enhance the intent of the overall design concept
What are 4 organizing concepts used in space planning?
-Linear -grid -axial -central
What are the three basic circulation layouts?
-linear/dumbbell -doughnut -radial
27 In accessibility regulations, what type of provision might require that a certain percentage of seating be accessible?
This is an example of a scoping provision.
28 What is a design concept?
This is an idea or statement concerning an overall physical response to ideas developed during programming.
29 What is mixed occupancy?
This is a situation where a single building or interior space houses two or more different types of occupancies.
30 How many construction types are there, and which has the highest fire resistance?
There are 5 types and Type I has the highest fire resistance.
What 4 major design considerations should be used during space planning along with efficient circulation?
-maintaining adjacencies -public vs. private -enclosed vs. open sustainability
