IDFX 1 - Programming & Site Analysis Flashcards
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 of time
- It is accurate only when implemented by a skilled practicioner
What four methods of gathering information are used in the programming process?
The four methods used in this process are
- client interviews
- questionnaires
- observation
- field surveys
What is a common way to determine the floor area required for an activity?
A common way to determine this is to multiply the area required per person by the number of people.
What range of percentages do space-planning efficiency ratios typically fall within?
These space planning ratios typically range from 60% to 80%.
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 spaces.
In a leased 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 areas may also include a proportionate share of public corridors, restrooms, an delevator lobbies shared by all tenants.
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 within the leased space and partitions and columns within the space.
What is the efficient factor of a leased space?
This is the ratio of net area to usable area in the leased space.
What two things must a designer know about a space before the necessary number of exits can be determined?
Before a designer can determine how many of these are needed, both the floor area and the occupancy group must be known.
What are nine common biological contaminants often found in buildings?
Nine common ones are
- mold
- mildew
- bacteria
- viruses
- mites
- pollen
- animal
- dander
- dust
- insects
What are five common hazardous materials found in existing buildings?
Five common ones are
- asbestos
- vermiculite
- PCDs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
- lead
- radon
What is adaptive reuse?
This is the practice of reusing existing buildings and materials form buildings as much as possible.
What is programming?
This is the process under during which all pertinent information about a project is collected an analyzed.
According to the book Problem Seeking by William Pena, et.al., what are the five steps in the programming process?
The five steps in this process are:
- establish goals
- collect facts
- uncover concepts
- determine needs
- state the problem
How does a programmatic concept differ from a design concept?
The first is a performance requirement that is related to general methods of solving a problem or satisfying a need.
The second is a specific physical response that is an attempt to satisfy the first.
In terms of the programming process, what are the three components of flexibility?
The three components of this aspect of programming are
- expandability
- convertibility
- versatility
What are the four possible ratings for a LEED certified project?
From highest to lowest, the possible ratings for these projects are
- platinum
- gold
- silver
- certified
What type of workflow is represented by this diagram?
This is a graphic representation of departmental workflow.
What type of conceptual plan arrangement could be used as nondirectional way to focus attention on a space?
A centralized plan arrangement could be used to accomplish this.
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 voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings was established by the U.S. Green Building Council?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) was established by this organization.
What activities does the Greenguard Environmental Institute Conduct?
This organization tests products for acceptable indoor air quality standards and registers the products it certifies.
What three activities does Scientific Certification Systems Conduct?
This organization certifies
- environmentally related product attributes
- environmentally preferable products
- well managed forests
What is the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)?
This nonprofit organization is devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world’s forests.
What type of conceptual plan arrangement is represented here?
This is a representation of an axial plan.
What type of volumetric relationship could be used to functionally and perceptually link two spaces?
An overlapping relationship could be used to accomplish this.
In accessibility regulations, what type of provision might require that a certain percentage of seating in an area be accessible?
This is an example of a scoping provision.
What is a design concept?
This is an idea or statement concerning an overall physical repsonse to ideas developed during programming.
What is mixed occupancy?
This is a situation where a single building or interior space houses two or more different types of occupancies.
How many construction types are there, and which has the highest fire resistance?
There are five of these, and Type I has the highest fire resistance.
