IDFX YELLOW CARDS 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 practictioner
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 60-80%
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 space
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 area may also include a proportionate share of public corridors, restrooms, and elevator 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 efficiency factor of a leased space
This is the ratio of net area to usable area in the leased space
What is territoriality
Human behavior that attempts to lay claim to space and give a sense of self identity
What is proxemics
The study of the degrees of spatial separation that people maintain while interacting and how these distances are related to social environmental and cultural factors
In proxemics, as described by edward t hall, what are the names of the four distances (starting with the closet)
From closest to furthest, these are
- intimate
- personal
- social
- public
What theory did abraham maslow propose
This american psychologist proposed a hierarchy of human needs, ranging from basic needs, such as for food and water, to more advanced needs, such as for self-actualization, order and beauty
Which of the table and seating configurations shown here is most appropriate for a committee meeting? square, circular, rectangular
A circular table and seating configuration tends to foster cooperation, which makes it most appropriate for this type of activity
what is a design theory
This is a mental construct, based on a philosophy or set of beliefs, that is used to direct a design
What is a gestalt psychology
This theory of psychology asserts that people perceive their environment as a whole and add structure to what they see
In Gestalt psychology, what is grouping
This is the tendency to perceive separate elements in a visual field as a single whole
In gestalt psychology, what is perceptual constancy
This is the tendency to perceive a familiar object or space as essentially the same in spite of changes in position, viewing angle, lighting, and so on
What are some of the visual cues through which people perceive depth and distance
People perceive these two spatial factors through Linear perspective Atmospheric perspective Texture perspective Interposition Closeness of objects to the horizon line Relative size differences
In design, what is regionalism?
This is a social or cultural influence on a design that reflects a particular geographical area.
What are the six elements of design?
Form Scale Color Texture Pattern Light
What basic form is the intersection of a wall and a ceiling perceived as?
The intersection of these two elements of a room is perceived as a line
In design what is scale
This is the relative size of an object or element in comparison to another element of known size
What the true primary colors of pigment?
Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
What is hue
This is the most basic color classification. For example, it is what distinguishes yellow from blue.
In terms of color what is intensity or chroma?
This is the degree of purity of a hue when compared to a neutral gray of the same value
What three terms does the munsell color system use to define colors?
Hue
Value
Chroma
What are some of the visual cues through which people perceive depth and distance
People perceive these two spatial factors through
- linear perspective
- atmospheric perspective
- texture perspective
- interposition
- closeness of objects to the horizon line
- relative size differences
In design what is regionalism
This is a social or cultural influence on a design that reflects a particular geographical area
What are the six elements of design?
These are form, scale, color, texture, pattern and light
What basic form is the intersection of a wall and a ceiling perceived as
The intersection of these two elements of a room is perceived as a line
In design what is scale
This is the relative size of an object or element in comparison to another element of known size
What are the true primary colors of pigment
These are yellow, magenta and cyan
What is hue
This is the most basic color classification. For example, it is what distinguishes yellow from blue
In terms of color, what is intensity or chroma?
This is the degree of purity of a hue when compared to a neutral gray of the same value
What three terms does the munsell color systems use to define colors
This system defines color by
hue
value
chroma
What is an analogous color scheme
This is a color scheme using hues that are close to each other on the color wheel
Which design element can be perceived through the senses of both touch and sight
texture
What are the three primary colors of light
red green blue
what is a pattern
this is the repetition of a decorative motif on a surface
What are the six principles of design
These are balance harmony rhythm emphasis and focus contrast and variety proportion
What is asymmetrical balance
This is the arrangement of dissimilar elements within a visual field such that the composition appears balanced, even though the elements are not grouped around a common axis
What is visual weight
This is the perception that some objects are heavier than others by nature of their size, shape, complexity, color, texture, or location in space
What is radial balance
This is the uniform arrangement of elements about a central point
In regard to interior design what is harmony
This is a characteristic of a composition in which all the elements of the interior seem to belong together and to reinforce the overall design theme
What is gradation and what design principle is it derived from
This design principle is a variation of rhythm. It describes cases where the size, color, or value of a design element is slightly modified
What design principle is often achieved by placing and element in a prominent position or by using special lighting
Emphasis and focus in a design can be achieved by these methods
In regard to interior design, what is contrast
This is the intentional juxtaposition of dissimilar elements within a design to create emphasis
How does proportion differ from scale
The former is the size relationship between objects or elements in a space. The latter is the relative size of an object or element in comparison to another element of known size (often the human body)
What is the value of the golden ratio
1.618
What is the fibonacci sequence
This is the series of numbers in which the first two terms are 0 and 1 and each number that follows is the sum of the previous two 0,1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21
What is ergonomics
This is the study of the relationship between human physiology and the physical environment
In what three ways does the human body lose heat
convection, evaporation, radiation
People seated along the edge of a table should be provided with a comfortable amount of space between one another. What is the acceptable range for the amount of space per person
When planning for this type of furniture from 24in to 30 in of space should be provided for each person
what is anthropometrics
The practice of measuring the size, proportion and range of motion of the human body
what is a material safety data sheet
This is a document provided by a manufacturer containing information about physical makeup of a substance, proper storage and handling procedures
what organization produces furniture standards that have been adopted by ansi
The business and institutional furniture manufacturers association bifma produces these
what is a furniture factory rep
This is a person who works directly for a furniture manufacturer and represents only that manufacturers products
what is a line chart
This is a document that lists all the products that an indie furniture rep handles
what is a base plan
This is a floor plan drawing of an existing space that an interior designer uses in developing interior design drawings
What is a poche
This is a graphic shading element(either patterned or solid black) used to fill in walls ona plan or to indicate material types in a section
What are three types of axonometric drawings
isometric, dimetric, trimetric
What distinguishes an oblique drawing of an object from an axonometric drawing
The first is drawn so that one plane of the object appears to be parallel to the picture plane. The second is drawn so that all three planes of the object appear to be at an angle to the picture plane.
In perspective drawing, what do VPL, and LVP stand for
In perspective drawing, either of these abbreviations can stand for the left vanishing plane
