lecture 10

Question 1

economy is what

Answer 1

thrifty management of money, materials, or in this case space

Question 2

efficency is considered what

Answer 2

the accomplishment or ability to accomplish a job with a minimum expenditure of time and effort.

Question 3

efficient design is

Answer 3

a project with a minimum of waster or unusable space, materials, etc..

Question 4

what are some strategies for efficincy

Answer 4

1. eliminate unnecessary circulation
2. can circulation be more than just circulation? can a wall be more than just a wall?
3. flexible space
4. bring in more light
5. connection to the outside/inside relationships
6. materiality and color, material changes to define space
7. ceiling heights and space

Question 5

efficiency ratio=

Answer 5

the ratio of the net assignable are to the unassignable area expressed AS PERCENTAGES OF THE GROSS AREA

Question 6

net assigned area

Answer 6

the area that includes the sum of ALL of the functional usable spaces required to serve the basic program

Question 7

unassignable area

Answer 7

all other spaces in the building including but not limited to circulation, mechanical, public restrooms, ect.

Question 8

gross area=

Answer 8

the sum of the assignable and unassignable areas

Question 9

school boards would like to keep the project fairly efficient with what ratio of percentages

Answer 9

67%/33%

Question 10

efficiency ratio example
if you have 30,000 net square feet/ .67 would equal what

Answer 10

45,000 gross square feet

Question 11

water closet=

Answer 11

toilet

Question 12

lavatory=

Answer 12

sink

Question 13

ada requirements with water closets

Answer 13

18” clear from centerline to wall

Question 14

what diameter do you need in a bathroom to be ADA accessible?

Answer 14

5’ diameter circle

Question 15

what are some things to consider when you are in a bathroom?

Answer 15

lighting- artificial or natural light

proper ventilation

Question 16

what is the kitchen work triangle

Answer 16

• A= the fridge
  -B = the sink
  -C = the range

Question 17

base cabinet depth typically

Answer 17

24”

Question 18

upper cabinet depth typically

Answer 18

12”

Question 19

counter height typically

Answer 19

36”

Question 20

refrigerator is typically how wide.

Answer 20

32-36”

Question 21

cabinets come in what increments consider the width

Answer 21

3”
filler strips takes up extra slack

Question 22

what is the typically depth range for a closet

Answer 22

22-30”

Question 23

what is needed as depth with a walk in closet?

Answer 23

you need the 24” depth but you need an additional 24-36” for walking room