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PX- Chapter 4: Programming Flashcards

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What is programming

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the processes where you collect and analyze info about a problem and the problem is stated.

gathering info about the client’s specific needs as well as identifying broader issues of human factors, social & cultural issues.

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What are some common things that are done in the programming phase

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stating client's goals and objectives
analysis of exiting building
aesthetic considerations
space needs
adjacency requirements
organizing concepts
code review
budget requirements
scheduling requirements
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What is the Problem Seeking method of programming

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5 step process:

  1. Establish Goals: what the client wants to achieve & why
  2. Collect & Analyze facts: existing conditions, project requirements (like # of ppl), space adjacency
  3. Uncovering and testing concepts: develop abstract ideas that are functional solutions with out defining the physical means to solve the problem. You give a programmic concept.
  4. Determine Needs: separate the wants from the needs- what the budget will allow for etc. This will help manage expectations
  5. State the problem: the statement is the bridge btwn programming and the design processes. There should be 4 statements, one for each form, function, economy & time.
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What are four major considerations during programming

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  1. Form: existing conditions of the space, the psychological environment and quality of construction
  2. Function: the people using the space and the activities to be performed there and the relationship of spaces to each other
  3. Economy: concerns money- the initial cost plus the operating costs and life-cycle costs
  4. Time: past, present & future as they affect the other three considerations (schedule)
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What should every program document contain

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  1. statement of goals and objectives
  2. A list of client requirements
  3. A list of spaces and their square footage
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what are optional items to include in a program document

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survey of existing conditions, budget requirements, scheduling constraints & expansion requirements

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What is anthropometrics

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measurement of the size, proportions and range of motion of the human body

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What are Ergonomics

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the study of the relation between human physiology and the physical environment. Uses anthropomorphic data but shows how humans interact with objects

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what is one of the most critical dimensions when designing a computer station and what is that dimension

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the keyboard height at 26 to 28.5” aff and be adjustable

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what is one of the most important factors when designing a workstation

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the chair and it’s adjustability

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what are the environmental factors of human comfort

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Temperature, humidity, air movement, temperature radiation, air quality, sound, vibration & light

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in which ways does the body loose heat and describe all

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  1. convection- the transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid (gas or liquid)
  2. evaporation - moisture changes to a vapour as a person perspires or breathes
  3. Radiation - transfer of heat energy through electromagnetic waves from one surface to a colder surface
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What is the sensation of thermal comfort

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depends on the interrelationship of air temperature, humidity & air movement and raditaion

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How far away from the wall must a table be to allow for seating

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30” from wall to chair

18-24” for chair

overall 48” to 54”

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How far away from a wall must a round table be for seating

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30” to the chair , 18-24” for the chair

48” to 54” as well

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what is range of depth for a desk in inches

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30-36”

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how wide is a desk (range of standards)

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60-72”

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how much width do you need per person at a dining table including the person and chair

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30”

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what is the main determinant of comfort in a room (thermal comfort)

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temperature

comfy range is between 69 and 80 F or 21 to 27 C

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what are comfortable humidity ranges

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30% and 65%

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what does air movement do for heat loss in a person

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increases evaporation and heat loss through convection. This is why you feel comfy when it’s hot and there is a breeze

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What is the purpose of ventilation in a building

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provide oxygen, remove carbon dioxide, remove ordours and carry away contaminants. Required ventilation depends on the activity in the room

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when would you require extra ventilation in a room

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when you need to exhaust air- toilets, kitchens , spaces with noxious fumes

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how do you calculate the ventilation rate

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you don’t- building codes say it and the mechanical person does it.

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List some information that may be required for a project in the programming stage (broad categories)

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Goals & Objectives
User requirements
activity requirements
furnishings and equipment
Adjacency
space requirements listed by activity area and sq.ftage
time and money requirements
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What is the best way to get information from a client and why.

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interview because you can observe them in person, clarify any thing in person, pick up on non verbal clues

not good if you’re in a rush, it takes time.

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What should you do before you interview a client

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in a company, you need a good cross section of the company- might not be able to interview everyone so the sample should represent the company well

you also need two interviewers, one to to take notes and one to ask the questions and also for second opinions.

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what are the pros and cons of a small group interview

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pro- efficient exchange of ideas

con- can turn in to a complaint session. if the group gets larger, fewer people will participate

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when is it good to use a questionnaire to gather information

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when a large number of people need to be surveyed and time or resources don’t allow for individual interviews

must be short and easy to fill out

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what is the most reliable way to gather information (not sure why- kim to look in to)

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observation- observing what people do rather than listening to what they say. Also good if you can’t interview or question people, like in a public space

bad is if you jump to conclusions with out understanding why people are doing things in a certain way

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how could you verify info given by interviews or questionairs

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by observing yourself

32
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what is a field survey

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a way to determine existing conditions (site measure, photos, onsite conditions.)

if new building, look at the architectural drawings.

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what is the difference between human factors and ergonomics

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human factors focuses on the FIT between objects spaces & users

Ergonomics studies the RELATIONSHIPS between human body and physical environment

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