SCHEMATIC DESIGN Flashcards
What type of scheduling chart looks like a bar graph?
A Gantt chart looks like this.
What fabric is made from the fibers of the flax plant?
Fibers of this plant are used to make linen.
What is indentation load deflection?
This is a measure of the firmness of foam used for furniture.
What is the CAL TB 133 test?
This test evaluates the response of an actual sample of furniture to an open flame. It is also known as NFPA 266 or the full seating test.
What is the Taber test AKA ASTM D3884 used for?
This test is used to determine the abrasion resistance of carpet and sometimes other textiles
What is the Wyzenbeek test AKA ASTM D4157 used for?
This test is used to determine the abrasion resistance of woven textile fabrics.
What is the 701 test?
This is a common name for the vertical ignition test developed by the national fire protection association, which is used to test the flammability of draperies, curtains and other window treatments.
What are three common cushion materials?
Three common materials for this purpose, from highest flammability resistance to lowest, are -polyester batting - polyurethane foam - cellulosic batting
What are three common ways to attach fabric to cushioning
This is commonly accomplished in one of three ways. -buttoning -tufting - channeling
On an interior construction project, who is responsible for the final electrical drawings?
On an interior construction project, the electrical engineer is responsible for this aspect of the plans.
What is the difference between a contractor’s general overhead and project overhead?
The first is the cost of running a business. The second consists of those expenses incurred in completing a specific job that are not labor, material, or equipment.
On an interior construction project what is a contractors typical profit range (as a percentage)?
5% to 15% is a typical range for this budget item on an interior construction project.
In determining the total time required for a project, who is responsible for estimation the construction time?
The contractor is responsible for this aspect of the total project schedule
In Gestalt psychology, what is perceptual constancy?
This is the tendency to perceive a familiar object or space as essentially the same in spite of changes in position, viewing angle, lighting, and so on.
What is Gestalt psychology?
This theory of psychology asserts that people perceive their environment as a whole and add structure to what they see.
What kind of drawing is often used as an aid in developing a design concept when a proposed project will occupy more than one floor of a building?
A stacking diagram is often used in this kind of situation.
What type of volumetric relationship could be used to functionally and perceptually link two spaces?
An overlapping relationship could be used to accomplish this.
What percentage range of a commercial building’s total energy use is typically devoted to electric lighting and the cooling it requires?
30% to 40% of a commercial building’s total energy use is typically devoted to this.
For a corridor in commercial construction, what minimum width is required, and what width is recommended?
The minimum width for this component of a space plan is 44”, but a recommended width is 60”
What is a base plan?
This is a floor plan drawing of an existing space that an interior designer uses in developing interior design drawings.