Programming, Sustainability, and Site Analysis

Question 1

Define due diligence investigation.

Answer 1

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Question 2

What are the three components of flexibility as a programmatic design concept?

Answer 2

Convertibility, expandability, and versatility

Question 3

Define expandability.

Answer 3

Refers to a space’s ability to accommodate growth through expansion

Question 4

Define convertibility.

Answer 4

Refers to a space’s usefulness for different functions brought the conversation of the space

Question 5

Define versatility.

Answer 5

Refers to a space’s ability to accommodate a variety of activities

Question 6

Programming interviews

Answer 6

They can establish accuracy of questionnaires, they minimized inaccurate results from ambiguous questions, they allow for the revelation of information that the programer may not have considered

Question 7

Due diligence requires the investigation and documentation of…

Answer 7

A space and its surrounding context. Investigating only the mechanical and electrical systems, the structural capacity, or the egress of the building is not sufficient.

Question 8

As a part of an ergonomic workstation design, how high should a keyboard be from the floor?

Answer 8

26 to 28.5 inches

Question 9

A designer can most improve the safety of a restaurant design by,

• Making the exits highly visible
• Maintaining adequate spacing between tables
• Avoiding a level change of one or two more steps
• Keeping the entrance to the kitchen away from seating

Answer 9

Avoiding a level change of one or two more steps, because steps are dangerous for servers carrying food, or anyone with physical limitations.

Question 10

Rentable area

Answer 10

Calculated by multiplying usable area, by rentable-usable ratio