module 01 | quiz questions Flashcards
what is benchmarking?
the process of studying performance statistics of one firm against another (that is considered an industry leader)
which of the following is not a component of programming?
- required adjacencies
- summary of space needs
- design concept
- goals + objectives
- existing space analysis
- preliminary finish selection
- design concept
- preliminary finish selection
what is passive solar energy?
the creation of solar heat for a building without the use of mechanical or electrical systems.
differences in climate can affect which parts of building design? (select all that apply)
- heating system selection
- interior flooring finishes
- window size
- window orientation
- interior paint selection
- heating system selection
- window size
- window orientation
what piece of information should a designer consider first when designing a home with a passive solar heating system?
- climate zone in which the project will be constructed
- orientation of the building to the sun
- area of glazing required to achieve desired temperatures
- quantity of thermal mass needed to store thermal heat
- climate zone in which the project will be constructed
your client has bought an older building that was once used as a nightclub. they wish to turn the two story structure into a ground floor cupcake bakery and use the second floor for baking classes. based on nfpa, what would they most likely need to obtain as a part of the project?
- occupancy variance
- hazardous use classification
- change in occupancy classification
- change in use classification
- change in use classification
how does a change in use differ from a change in occupancy?
a change in occupancy occurs when a new tenant changes the building / space’s use or occupancy classification, whereas a change in use does not change the occupancy classification.
when introducing a new occupancy classification to an existing building, which characteristics decide which occupancy is adopted?
the new occupancy classification is based on whether the new occupancy is more or less hazardous than the original occupancy. the more hazardous occupancy is adopted.
when starting a project within a structure located within a designated historic district, why is an historical analysis important?
- a “listed” building needs to fully conform to all accessibility guidelines and codes
- the “historical significance” must be taken into account when applying accessibility requirements
- zoning variances need to be sought to allow deviations from accessibility guidelines + codes
- the “historical significance” must be taken into account when applying accessibility requirements
according to iebc, which conditions are required to be modified?
any conditions that pose a a potential danger to the life safety of the occupant.
what is the term for the ability of an organization, place, or group of people to weather a catastrophic event and come back better that in was before?
resiliency
what is seen as an important factor in choosing a “resilient” site for a new project?
- ample access to food supply
- transportation availability for building occupants
- ability to provide remote work options
- multiple sources of public energy services to the building
- transportation availability for building occupants
what is the term for a condition in which health-related symptoms of a building’s occupants are directly attributed to certain building contaminants?
building related illness
what is sick building syndrome?
a cluster of nonspecific health complaints that occur in people who spend time in a particular building.
true or false: while copper, plastic, and galvanized steel are current forms of water piping, lead is not outlawed.
true | lead on the inside surface of a pipe reacts with water to form a coating, preventing it from being released into the water stream
what is tsca?
toxic substances control act
what does tsca give the epa authority to do?
the epa has the authority to require reporting, record-keeping, restrictions, and testing for chemical substances + mixtures
what two aspects of environmental regulations often create challenges for interior designers as to the quality of the environment?
- indoor air quality + hazardous material disposal
- indoor air quality + energy efficiency regulation
- hazardous material disposal + recycle and reuse standards
- energy efficiency + recycling and reuse standards
- indoor air quality + energy efficiency regulation
why is it important to include the building’s construction type in an existing conditions analysis?
to confirm if proposed occupancy changes do not exceed the maximum allowable area
what information does the building’s construction type offer?
the materials + assemblies used to construct the building. designations are based on varying degrees of fire separation.
leed credit is only available when:
- bicycle storage is provided
- areas for recyclables are provided
- existing partitions are used
- recycled ceiling tile is used
- areas for recyclables are provided
what is the difference between convergent photogrammetry and stereophotogrammetry?
convergent photogrammetry uses multiple photos from different angles to create a 3D model
stereophotogrammetry uses two superimposed photos that can create a 3D image
convergent = many photos
stereo = two photos
what is the term for a drawing that determines how much square footage each function of a program will potentially take up in the finished design?
a prototype sketch
one of the primary purposes of a prototype sketch is:
- to determine the final furniture layout of a space
- to quickly communicate the layout of each space
- to see how much square footage each function will potentially take up
- a visual aid to be used in an informal design presentation
- to see how much square footage each function will potentially take up
true or false: an adjacency matrix is considered a process drawing, according to qpractice / ncidq.
true
what is a parti?
a sketch that represents the direction, concept, or theme of a design
which of the following type of drawing would be best to quickly communicate the essence of a design?
- prototype sketch
- detail
- parti
- elevation
- parti
which of the following is not true about a parti diagram?
- it should depict the functional, sensory, and / or emotional aspects of the design
- it can be the culmination of one or more design concepts
- it is always a sketchy informal drawing
- it communicates the intent of the design concept
- it is always a sketchy informal drawing
a project in st louis is estimated to cost $1,250,000. if the project were to be built in raleigh / durham, how much would the project cost?
st louis cost index: 105
raleigh / durham cost index: 80
- find the index percentage by dividing 80 (raleigh / durham) / 105 (st louis) =
- multiply cost by index factor:
1,250,000 x .76 = 952,380
during a preliminary walkthrough the designer notices a 9 x 9 floor tile that looks suspiciously like an asbestos tile. What should the designer do?
- suggest that the owner have a phase 1 review done
- research asbestos and present the options to the owner
- propose encapsulation
suggest the owner have a phase 1 review done
what is a phase 1 review?
an environmental site assessment done by an engineer to review the history of the site to confirm any issues and propose next steps
which of the following is not a valid reason why most products lack documentation to demonstrate an lca?
- they require a multi-attribute product review process
- they require a first-party product review report
- it is costly to compile the necessary materials
- development is arduous and time-consuming to complete
they require a first-party product review report
when determining a client’s furniture and equipment needs a designer will do all of the following except:
- have the client create a list of the pieces they would like to reuse
- discuss the project budget
- inventory the existing furniture and equipment
- conduct a thorough interview to determine the client’s specific needs
have the client create a list of the pieces they would like to reuse
it is the designer’s job to inventory NOT the client’s
what is the most accurate measuring method for large, complex interiors?
- reflectorless electronic distance measurement (handheld)
- photogrammetry
- laser scanning
- rectified photography
laser scanning
when using an expanded criteria matrix, it best allows for which of the following?
- calculation of the circulation factor
- complex adjacencies to be shown in a graphic format
- additional factors to be added for consideration
- square footage totals for department to be easily adjusted
additional factors to be added for consideration
bubble diagrams are most often part of which design phase?
- schematic
- pre-design
- programming
- design development
schematic
remember, spatial design does not occur during pre-design or programming
at what phase during the design process are zoning requirements investigated / resolved?
design development
what is tolerance in terms of programmatic development?
tolerance is the practice of providing extra space for a dynamic activity instead of fitting the programmatic activity into a confined space
