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Data Visualization

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graphical representation of information and data

ex. bar graphs, pie charts, floor plans showing a distance radius around seating, maps, infographics

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CPM diagram

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a visual took that shows the sequence of tasks in a project and shows it’s flow

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Resiliency

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the ability of an organization, place, or family to endure a catastrophic event and come back better than before.

Design to evolve and adapt to changing conditions over time

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inclusivity in design is characterized by what main issues?

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it provides a diversity of ways to allow maximum participation

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typical decisions humans make in the course of a fire

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smell smoke, hear glass break, awareness of alarms, see flames

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Closer (self-closing) hardware

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critical in closing a door and keeping a door shut after an occupant passes through

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Flitch

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a veneer slice or metal beam between two wooden boards

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astragal

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a molding strip to close gaps in door openings.

  • between a pair of doors
  • top of a door and a flush transom panel
    -between top and bottom leaves of a dutch door
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Intumescent materials

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extinguishing agent ; expands rapidly to insulate and protect surfaces in case of a fire ; prevents passage of fire, heat & smoke

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basic hardware requirements for fire-rated doors

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approved..
-hinges
-self-latching device
-self closing hardware
-seal, door bottom, or smoke gaskets for smoke doors

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fire dampers

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restrict and PREVENT the spread of fire AND smoke

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Smoke Dampers

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RESIST the passage of smoke and air

passive system
- close in the presence of smoke to prevent it from circulation

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dynamic fire dampers

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close when airflow velocity and pressure increases a certain amount

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static fire dampers

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work w/ HVAC systems designed to shut down automatically in a fire

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what does a consumer protection complaint by a client cover

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legal action against an unaffiliated designer for unfair treatment to the client

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what type of fabric is hydrolysis resistance testing used on?

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polyurethane coated fabrics

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important considerations for light quality

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glare, contract, uniformity, color

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FSC

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accredits certifying organizations that comply with its principles and ensures that materials have come from environmentally responsible management

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a product that has been reused after serving its original purposed

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salvaged material

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19
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What type of luminaires require a ballast?

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HID & fluorescent

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Ballast

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a device that regulates the current in an electrical circuit to improve stability

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FACTS Sustainability Certification Levels

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certified : 16 points
silver: 37 points
gold: 58 points
platinum: 79 points

total : 100 points

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bio-based materials

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product that is mainly composed from living matter (plant, animal, marine, forestry)

limits disposal waste

ex. wool carpets, bamboo flooring, strawboard, cotton batt insulation, linoleum flooring, wheatgrass cabinetry

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23
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metric scale examples

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1:10, 1:50, etc

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24
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what plans can be doubled up with furniture plans

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power & communications

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Titration test

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measures alkalinity in addition to pH testing on concrete floors prior to applying tile adhesives or coatings

measures moisture level

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Hygrometer test

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measures amount of water vapor/humidity is in the air

27
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polyethylene sheet test

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not that reliable as is detects moisture on the top portion of the slab & doesn’t quantify the amount of moisture

28
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pitch (carpet)

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number of ends of surface yarn in a 27” width

convert to gauge – # of stitches/27 = gauge of 1/(whatever # you get)

higher the pitch = more dense the carpet

29
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how many square feet per square yard

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9

30
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4 types of workflow

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Linear:
work process proceeds from one location to another in a sequence

centralized:
work controlled centrally

departmental:
one group controls work dividing into departments

network: no strict organization methos

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Cut lines

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show major slices in buildings or objects represented by section

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Object Lines

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major outlines of building elements/objects

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Break/match lines

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show where an object or area is not drawn in its entirety

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Layout lines

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preliminary blocking of components & lettering guides

35
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What is a drawing identifier

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sheet #

36
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what standardized methods can firms organize their drawings by?

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Uniform Drawing System (UDS)

United States National CAD Standard (NCS)

PWGSC National CADD Standard

37
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Fluorescent kelvin rating

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4500k-6500k

38
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Incandescent Kelvin rating

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2600k-2700k

39
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HID kelvin rating

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5000k-6000k

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Halogen kelvin rating

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2700k - 3000k

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Natural daylight kelvin rating

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5500k-7000k

42
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Color temperature ranges from…

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3600k - 9000k

43
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how to calculate OL

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sq ft / OL factor (net or gross)

43
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Perkins & Will Precautionary List

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highlights chemicals listed by government agencies as having negative health issues & where they are more likely to be found

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Living Building Challenge Red List

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a list of chemicals representing the “worst in class” substances prevalent in the building industry that pose serious risks to human health & environment

44
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Oeko Tex Harmful Substances List

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certification program that includes a list of harmful substances that products must be free from

45
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Gravity Load

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includes all fixed & moveable objects & structures in or on the building

46
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Lateral Load

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exerting a force parallel to the ground

ex. seismic forces, wind

47
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How to figure out the efficiency of an interior layout

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circulation area (net area) / useable square footage

48
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what is the diagonal rule in life safety/egress

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egress doors must be separated by at least 1/2 the diagonal dimensions of the specified room

49
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the # of required exits is based on…

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occupancy type
occupancy load
limits on travel distance length

50
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calculating drapery width

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(window opening size + stacking space + return + overlap of two draperies) x total amount of fullness

2 = 100% fullness
2.5 = 150%
3 = 200%

51
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Cut length

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combo of opening size & desired length of the finished drapery

don’t forget header & hem! usually 16-20” combined

52
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Types of cabinetry

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builder grade
- inexpensive, easily damaged, replaced every 5-7 years , not much versatility

Semi-Custom (most common)
- higher quality; can choose depth, color, door style ; better construction

Fully Custom
- most versatility ; 10-14 weeks to make ; $$$

53
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Millwork grades

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Economy
- basic cab. construction ; butt joint w/ painted particle board ; not common

Custom
- higher melamine grade ; thick back panel ; quality cabinet for a fair price ; easier to specify

Premium
- rare; very high quality; laminated everywhere ; high end hardware ; $$$

54
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Ways you can reduce impact of IIC

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Applying a resilient underlayment, furring, or carpeting

55
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NRC

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Noise Reduction Coefficient

measures ability of a wall or ceiling to absorb airborne sound

higher the value = better absorption
(measures between 0-10

56
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Articulation Class

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Focuses on speech clarity in an open office & how the ceiling’s materials absorb & reflect sound

higher the AC = better clarity & privacy

recommended values = 170 - 200

57
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Ceiling Attenuation Class

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a ceilings system’s ability to reduce sound transmission when multiple rooms share plenum space

higher the number = greater the reduction

58
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recommended CAC levels in closed offices w shared plenums

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35-40 dB

59
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BOMA

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Building Owners & Managers Association

A standard for measuring rentable area in a new and existing office building

used for estimating cost per square foot for commercial tenants

60
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Incidental space

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nonusable area that isn’t occupied by the client, but it needed to create the client’s space

ex. columns, structural walls, closets

not included in net area

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Net Area

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aka net assignable area

the space a client needs for specific functions

does not include areas for circulation, partitions, incidental spaces, and other required building amenities (bathrooms)

measured from the centerline of interior partitions of a space

total net area = all programmed areas added up

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Total Rentable Area

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all occupant areas of a shared building space

  • excluding walls & major vertical penetrations

RSF=USF(useable sq ft) + prorated share of building common areas

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Gross Area

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includes exterior wall thickness, all vertical penetrations, basements, and attached garages

excludes: detached parking, loading docks, any structure outside the building line

measured to the outside finished surface of permanent exterior walls

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