PROGRAMMING/PLANNING/PRACTICE

Question 1

CATCHMENT AREA

Answer 1

Geographic area from which the participants in an activity are drawn. it grows and shrinks with the activity. AKA market, trade, or tributary areas.

Question 2

PROGRAMMING STATEMENT

Answer 2

Problem statement. Solutions and strategies are not given.

Question 3

DESIGN CONCEPT

Answer 3

A physical solution for a problem.

Question 4

FUNCTIONAL PROGRAM

Answer 4

Owner provided data for analysis/creation of a Facilities Program.

Question 5

FACILITIES PROGRAM

Answer 5

Program that considers scope, area minimums and adjacencies, ballpark costs, and site analysis.

Question 6

What are the four components of a Program?

Answer 6

Function, form, economy, and time.

Function: the objectives and needs
Form: site, structure,existing components
Economy: budget to build and maintain/operate
Time: the schedule needed to complete the work

Question 7

PROCTOR COMPACTION TEST

Answer 7

Geotechnical test to determine the maximum, practically achievable, density of soils and aggregates.

Question 8

BASELINE

Answer 8

Survey term for the parallel used as the basis for the east-west layout of the US Survey system.

Question 9

STANDARD PARALLELS

Answer 9

parallels between the baselines in the US survey system

Question 10

PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN

Answer 10

Basis for the North-South grid layout of the US Survey system.

Question 11

GUIDE MERIDIAN

Answer 11

Meridians between the principal meridians.

Question 12

Metes-and-bounds

Answer 12

verbal description of land that begins at a known points and desscribes the bearing

Question 13

What is the chief goal of programming

Answer 13

Identify the nature of the problem.

Question 14

Define the efficiency of a building.

Answer 14

Net area/gross area

Question 15

Humus

Answer 15

the organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms

Question 16

What are the uses of Mulch

Answer 16

Mulch is used to conserve moisture, prevent surface compaction, reduce runoff and erosion, improve soil structure, or control weeds.

Question 17

What is muck?

Answer 17

Combination of soil and water, having a higher mineral content than peat.

Question 18

FAR (Floor Area Ratio)

Answer 18

Ratio of the building footprint to the footprint of the lot.

Question 19

What has the second greatest impact to the size of a building?

Answer 19

Building Codes. Codes set the minimum sizes for many elements.

Question 20

Property Tax

Answer 20

Property tax is based on a property’s value. The value that is taxed is not necessarily the property’s market value.

Question 21

Mannerism

Answer 21

Mannerism was a style of architecture in Italy that evolved between the Renaissance and baroque periods. It was characterized by the use of classical elements used in unconventional ways. Laurentian Library is an example.

Question 22

Define 3 characteristics of The City Beautiful Movement from the 1890’s

Answer 22

1) Launched a classical revival. 2) Led to greater awareness in city planning. 3) Resulted in a profusion of domed buildings

Question 23

Circulation Route (city)

Answer 23

It is a path such as a street or highway.

Question 24

District

Answer 24

A section of a city that has an identifying character, such as a neighborhood, suburb, or college campus.

Question 25

Landmark

Answer 25

A prominent visual feature that acts as a point of reference such as a department store, city hall, train station

Question 26

Node

Answer 26

A center of activity such as a square, plaza, or civic center.

Question 27

What are two characterizations of the Second Empire Style?

Answer 27

Mansard Roofs and the pavilion which consisted of one or more forward breaks in elevation. This style originated during the second french empire in the late 19th century.

Question 28

When should you use a spread footing?

Answer 28

Use a spread footing when good soils can be found at shallow depths.

Question 29

What does symmetry evoke in a man made environment?

Answer 29

Formality and Authority

Question 30

What are ways to discourage criminal activity in a house development?

Answer 30

Streets that continue through the site
Direct visual access
Symbolic barries
Play areas located close to homes

Question 31

How many SF are in an Acre

Answer 31

43,560

Question 32

What is FAR

Answer 32

Floor Area Ratio - The ration of the groos floor area of a building and the gross land area on which it sits.

Question 33

What building shape would you use in a temperate climate?

Answer 33

The building should be shaped with it’s long facade on its east-west axis

Question 34

What items are included in the life-cycle cost?

Answer 34

Construction Cost, Operational Cost, Taxes, Financing, Replacement, and Renovation

Question 35

True or False: A greater initial cost generally has a lower life time cost.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

In preserving a historic building with deteriorated features what should you do?

Answer 36

Reasonable effort should be made to use the property at it’s original intent. Changes that have been made over time to the original may have value in their own right and should be respected. Deteriorated features should be repaired when feasible. Contemporary design for alteratioons aren’t discouraged if the design is compatible and doesn’t destroy the significant architectural, historical, or culltural material

Question 37

How are exiting widths determined?

Answer 37

By the total number of occupants in the building. The total width is determined by the total occupant load of a particular floor plus an additional allowance for occupants from the floors above and below that floor.

Question 38

How are buildings classified?

Answer 38

By their use and type of construction

Question 39

What do zoning ordinances stipulate?

Answer 39

Type of development
Allowable land coverage
Densities
Building Height and Area

Question 40

What do building codes regulate?

Answer 40

Height by type of construction
Life Safety
Use