PROGRAMMING Flashcards
What is Anthropometrics?
The practice of measuring the size, proportion, and range of motion of the human body.
Which consultant must assist the interior designer when a project requires the installation of heavy equipment?
A structural engineer must assist the interior designer in determining the installation requirements for this type of equipment.
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.
Who may design a building’s sprinkler system?
This building component may be designed by either a mechanical engineer , a fire protection engineer, or in some cases a fire protection contractor.
What client-approved document should be available to the designer before the schematic design process begins?
Good business practice requires tat a client-approved program be available before this phase of work begins.
What is a 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 are some authoritative sources for product information?
This kind of information is found in - manufacturer’s product catalogs - manufacturer’s websites - manufacturer’s representatives - trade associations - Sweets Catalog
What four methods of gathering information are used in the programming process?
The four methods used in this process are - client interviews - questionnaires - observation - field surveys
What range of percentages do space planning efficiency ratios typically fall within?
These space planning ratios typically range from 60% to 80%
What consultant is responsible for designing new openings in the floor of and existing building?
The structural engineers responsible for designing openings in the floor of this type of building.
In a leased 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 partitions and columns within the space.
What is sustainable design?
This term encompasses the various strategies employed to achieve a balance between the consumption of environmental resources and the renewal of those resources throughout the entire life cycle of a building.
In terms of the programming process, what are the three components of flexibility?
The three components of this aspect of programming are -expandability -convertibility -versatility
What theory did Abraham Maslow propose?
This American psychologist proposed a hierarchy of human needs, ranging from basic needs such as for food and water, to more advanced needs such as for self-actualization and beauty.
What is proxemics?
The study of the degrees of spatial separation that people maintain while interacting and how these distances are related to social, environmental, and cultural factors