module 01 | project assessment + programming Flashcards
what is the makeup of a project stakeholder?
parties who control, work on, or have a vested interest in the project
what are some examples of stakeholders?
- the owner
- investors
- users / employees
- adjacent tenants
- design team + consultants
what is the next step a designer may take after understanding the client’s existing values?
develop specific project goals
during which project phase should goals + objectives be set?
programming
what is included in the pre-design phase?
all activities taken by the designer before schematic design begins
true or false: programming is not an activity that takes place during pre-design.
false
____________ is to problem analysis as _______________ is to problem synthesis
- programming
- design
at the bare minimum, every program should include these three pieces of information:
- goals + objectives
- client requirements
- spaces + their square footages
what is type i + type ii construction?
- building elements made of noncombustible materials
- most fire-resistive
what is type iii construction?
- exterior walls made of noncombustible materials
- interior elements made of any material permitted by code
what is type iv construction?
- exterior walls made of noncombustible materials
- interior building elements are made of wood (laminated wood or heavy timber)
what is type v construction?
- interior + exterior walls + structural members are made of any material permitted by code
what is occupancy classification? and, what is it based upon?
- the formal designation of a building’s primary purpose
- based upon a space’s usage + risks / hazards
a building’s occupancy classification is key in setting safety limitations, such as:
- means of egress
- fire protection systems
- interior finishes
what is the relationship between the term occupancy classification and occupancy type?
occupancy classification usually refers to the umbrella of the whole building, where occupancy type refers to individual spaces within a building
ibc section 1613 refers to what type of loads?
seismic
true or false: icc a117.1 - accessible and usable buildings and facilities is a building code.
true
true or false: americans with disabilities architectural access guidelines / ADAAG is a building code
false, ADAAG is civil legislation
what are zoning regulations?
municipal / local laws that govern how land can or cannot be used in certain geographic areas
what is indoor air quality?
the air within a building that can impact the health, comfort, and wellbeing of occupants
what are the four main causes of poor indoor air quality?
- outdoor contaminants
- indoor contaminants
- biological contaminants
- poor ventilation
what is sick building syndrome?
a phenomenon in which an occupant’s health symptoms cannot be traced back to a specific building contaminant, BUT disappear after leaving the building
what is building-related illness?
a phenomenon in which an occupant’s health symptoms CAN be linked to a specific building contaminat
what does ashrae 62.1 set requirements for?
ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality - minimum ventilation requirements by occupancy category
what standard does floorscore set?
standard for low-emitting resilient flooring
what standard does green label plus set?
standard for low-emitting carpet products
what standard does greenguard set?
standard for low-emitting products - building materials + furnishings
when does building commissioning usually occur?
during the design phase and the tenant’s initial space occupancy
what does ashrae 90.1 standardize?
energy efficiency in commercial buildings
what does energy star certify?
energy efficiency for appliances, homes, and commercial buildings
what does the underwriters lab (ul) certify?
sustainable, low-emitting, and energy-efficient products
what is gbci?
green building certification inc.
independent oversight of professional credentialing + project certification
what is gbi?
green building intiative
what is level?
a furniture sustainability rating system set by bifma
what is mbdc cradle to cradle?
sustainable zero waste product development
what does the energy policy act of 1992 regulate?
- toilet flushing
- washers
- hot water use
what is ashrae / iesna 90.1?
energy standard for buildings (not including low-rise residential)
what is ashrae / iesna 90.2?
energy efficient design of low-rise residential buildings
what is the well system?
system to measure, certify, and monitor the built environment’s impact on health + well-being
what is the term for the examination of possible design strategies or proposed solutions relative to industry standards?
benchmarking
