Programmatic Concepts

Question 1

A hierarchical arrangement of things from most important to least important.

Answer 1

Priority

Question 2

The relative positions of the members of an organization. These relationships sometimes must be expressed in interior design..

Answer 2

Hierarchy

Question 3

A particular image desired by the client; expressed through the design, an arrangement of the space.

Answer 3

Character

Question 4

Includes all of the mechanical services that enable a space to be used; includes the storage space, vending areas, and the distribution of supplies. Large scale institutional projects often require intensive attention to the placement of service instruments.

Answer 4

Service grouping

Question 5

The determination of whether areas within a space should be combined or separated. These decisions will be based on the organization and function desired for the space.

Answer 5

Activity grouping

Question 6

The number and density of people that are appropriate for a given space; depends on activities and dimensions.

Answer 6

People grouping

Question 7

The consideration of proprietorship the designer wishes to encourage in a space. In other words, the degree to which individuals will be allowed to personalize the area of the space in which they live and work.

Answer 7

Homebase

Question 8

The ways in which the people who will be using the space are connected to one another; for instance, whether the people are working together or independently.

Answer 8

Relationships

Question 9

Consideration of the ways in which the developers of a space will communicate with each other, as well as the ways that the ultimate users of the space will exchange information and ideas. This can include consideration of the technology that will be required to put employees in contact with one another.

Answer 9

Communications

Question 10

Consideration of the ways that the arrangement of a space can contribute to, or detract from the feeling of community and cooperation in a space; the designer will need to consider whether individuals operating in adjacent spaces will need to interact with one another frequently.

Answer 10

Neighbors

Question 11

The ways that people will be able to enter and make use of the space; including the special arrangements made for handicapped individuals. Building codes exercise a large influence on this component of programming.

Answer 11

Accessibility

Question 12

Occasionally, it is necessary for the passageways in a space to be isolated, so that individuals in different roles can travel without contact with one another. For instance, the chefs and customers at a restaurant are usually kept apart.

Answer 12

Separated flow

Question 13

Considerations related to ensuring that various groups of people will be required to interact in a particular space; for instance, in a television news room it is important, the different employees be able to communicate with one another easily.

Answer 13

Mixed flow

Question 14

Considerations related to areas in which people will need to move in a regular, progressive order; for instance, in a grocery store, cafeteria, or art gallery.

Answer 14

Sequential flow

Question 15

Considerations of the ways to help people understand where they are located in a structure, and to help them find their way from one area to another; the large “you are here” maps found in malls indicate a designers attention to ____________.

Answer 15

Orientation

Question 16

The ability of an area to change: the three components of ___________ are

expandability (the ability of a space to increase in size)
Convertibility (the ability of a space to change in function)
versatility (the ability of a space to host multiple activities at the same time)

Answer 16

Flexibility (expandability, convertibility, versatility)

Question 17

The way the space can be arranged so that adjustments can easily be made in the future; for instance, a dining room might be configured, so that additional seating is easy to create, or at school, might be built, so that additional classrooms can be added in the future.

Answer 17

Tolerance

Question 18

Considerations of how human life and health can be preserved within a design space; includes all emergency, exits, alarms, and safety equipment.

Answer 18

Safety

Question 19

How to protect the people and the property in a particular space from external threats (like robbery or vandalism)

Answer 19

Security controls

Question 20

The ways to minimize the consumption of energy in a space; in particular, by limiting the necessity of heating and air conditioning. As fuel costs rise, this is becoming increasingly important, design consideration.

Answer 20

Energy conservation

Question 21

The means of maintaining comfortable conditions in a given space; especially with regard to temperature, light, sound, and humidity. This requires close consultation with the individuals who will be using the space, as well as with a client.

Answer 21

Environmental controls

Question 22

The scheduling of completion of the various parts of a project; includes the consideration of budgeting requirements. The designer is responsible for managing the steady, continuous execution of the project.

Answer 22

Phasing

Question 23

How to establish a solid prediction of cost and to minimize unnecessary expenditure; the designer needs to obtain accurate and comprehensive information from the client in order to make this assessment.

Answer 23

Cost control