NCIDQ IDFX - 1-1 Flashcards
Programming & Site Analysis
In terms of the programming process, what are three limitations of behavior observation as a technique for gathering information?
- 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 practitioner.
What four methods of gathering information are used in the programming process?
- Client interviews
- Questionnaires
- Observations
- Field surveys
What is the 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-planing efficiency typically fall within?
These space planing ratio typically range from 60% to 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, rest rooms, and elevator lobbies shared by all tenants.
In a lease 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 petitions 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 two things must a designer know about a space before the necessary number of exits can be determined?
Before a designer can determine how many of these are needed, both the floor area and the occupancy group must be known.
What are nine common biological contaminants often founded in buildings?
- Mold
- Mildew
- Bactria
- Virserius
- Mites
- Pollen
- Animal dander
- Dust
- Insects
What are five common hazardous materials found in existing buildings?
- Asbestos
- Vermiculite
- PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls)
- Lead
- Radon
What is the adaptive reuse?
This is the practice of reuse existing buildings and materials from buildings as much as possible.
What is the programming?
This is the process undertaken before design during which all pertinent information about a project is collected and analyzed.
According to the book “problem seeking” by Williams Pena, et al., what are the five steps in the programming process?
- Establish goals
- Collect facts
- Uncover concepts
- Determine needs
- State the problem
How does the programmatic concept differ from a design concept?
Programmatic concept:
A performance requirement that is related to general methods of solving a problem or satisfying a need.
Design concept:
A specific physical response that is an attempt to satisfy the first
In terms of the programming process, what are the three components of flexibility?
- Expandability
- Convertibility
- Versatility
What are the four possible rating for anLEED-certified project?
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Certified
What types of workflow is represented by this diagram?
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This is a graphic representation of department workflow
What type of conceptual plan arrangement could be used as a nondirectional way to focus attention on a space?
A centerized plan arrangement could be used to accomplish this
What types of circulation pattern is generally the most efficient and flexible?
A liner layout (also called a dumbbell layout) is generally the most efficient and flexible of these.
What voluntary, consensus-based standard for developing high-performance, sustainable building was established by the U. S. Green Building Council?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
What activities does the Greenguard Environmental Institute conduct?
This organization tests products for acceptable indoor air quality standards and registers the products it certifies.
What three activities does Scientific Certification System conduct?
- Environmental related product attributes
- Environmentally preferable products
- Well-managed forests
What is the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)?
This nonprofit organization is developed to encouraging the responsible management of the world’s forest.
Wrath types of conceptual plan arrangement is represented here?
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This is a representation of an axial plan.
What type of volumetric relationship could be used to functionally and perceptually link two spaces?
An overlapping relationship be used to accomplish this.
In accessibility regulations, what type of provision might require that a certain percentage of seating in an area be accessible?
This is an example of a scooping provision
What is a design concept?
This is an idea or statement concerning an overall physical response to ideas developed during programming
What is mixed occupancy?
This is a situation where a single building or interior space houses two or more different types of occupants.
How many construction types are there, and which has the highest fire resistance?
There are five of these, and Type I has the highest fore resistance.
