Kaplan CH 4 "Building Prototypes" Flashcards
The principal objective of a building program is to A. discover the building's function and purpose. B. define the essential building problem. C. determine the schematic building solution. D. decide on the prototypical building form.
B. See page 49.
Which of the following criteria demands the highest priority during the programming phase? A. Function B. Security C. Structural factors D. Access and egress
A. Programming is primarily a process
used to define a building’s function.
The success of a suburban shopping mall is most affected by which factors? Check all that apply. A. Variety of store types B. Prevailing climate C. Convenient access D. Adequate parking E. Public transportation
A, C, and D
The 36-inch-wide doorway commonly used in many building types is generally established by A. code requirements. B. traditional use. C. building industry standards. D. typical human dimensions.
D. Typical space dimensions were first established by human need. These dimensions then became confirmed by traditional habit, industry standards, and finally, code requirements.
Which of the following would have a relatively small influence on the architectural program for a new theater? A. The type of performance for which it is used. B. The maximum seating capacity. C. The proposed cost of an admission ticket. D. The size and shape of the site.
C. See pages 60-61.
Compared to a single-family detached residence, the normal activity spaces in a unit of a high-rise apartment building are generally A. less flexible. B. less spacious. C. more compact. D. quite similar.
D. Regardless of the type of residence,
normal activity spaces generally
accommodate required human functions in
much the same manner.
Separating residential functions into quiet
and noisy zones generally implies that
A. utility rooms will be in a quiet zone.
B. dining spaces will be in a quiet zone.
C. entry halls will be in a noisy zone.
D. bathrooms will be in a noisy zone.
C. Residential functions may be generally
divided as follows: Sleeping spaces,
studies, and adjacent baths are in a quiet
zone, while all other residential functions
fall into a noisy zone.
Which of the following statements regarding the planning of multi-level apartments is generally FALSE? A. Elements common to all floors, such as refuse chutes, standpipes, and flues should be aligned vertically. B. The increased density requires special planning in order to maintain privacy. C. The larger apartments should be located closest to the elevators. D. It is generally desirable to standardize units by using simple shapes.
C. The smallest apartments should be located near elevators, while larger apartments should be located at the end of corridors. With this arrangement, large apartments will have multiple exterior exposures and corridor lengths will be minimized.
90-degree parking is often preferred because it I. is easiest to use. II. is easiest to lay out. III. minimizes parking time. IV. allows two-way traffic. V. uses space most efficiently. A. I and III C. II, III, and IV B. IVandV D. I, IV, and V
B. Angled parking is actually easier
and takes less time to use than 90-degree
parking. See page 62.
The principal priority in programming is to consider A. human dimensions. B. spatial dimensions. C. unit dimensions. D. functional dimensions.
A. Because programming relates primarily to function, it follows that the principal programming priority is to consider the human dimensions of those who will use the spaces.
