Details Title: 3 NCIDQ Design Concepts Description: NCIDQ Section I Multiple Choice Total Flash Cards: 46 Created: 03/21/2009 13:18:02		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Architecture Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term design theory Definition used to predict events or actions. a way to direct design based on a system of beliefs or a philosophy Term design theory vs. design style Definition the idea vs the application Term name some of the basis' of design theories Definition historical precedent, environmental design research, functional needs, perception theories Term environmental design research Definition part of design theory. basis of study based on only one subject matter at a time, and not other variables. this can be an advantage or disadvantage Term {image:http://www.cres.org/star/RubinGestalt.gif|center} Definition design theory - gestalt - theory of perception- figure ground - way people distinquish form from it's surroundings Term {image:http://suryaginti.com/imgs/gestalt1.gif|center} Definition design theories - gestalt - perception theory - closure - perception of incomplete forms as complete Term {image:http://www.infovis.net/imagenes/T1_N19_A3_GestaltCont.gif|center} Definition design theories - gestalt - perception theory - continuity - see things as continuation even with a visual break Term {image:http://graphicdesign.spokanefalls.edu/tutorials/process/gestaltprinciples/proximity/images/proximity01.gif|center} Definition design theories - gestalt - perception theory - principals of grouping - see things as a group Term gestalt psychology Definition suggests individual elements cannot be placed as single entities, but rather viewed as a whole Term Perceptual Constancy Definition -perception of an object or space the same regardless of the proximaty to it. -shape, size, lightness and color constancy Term shape constancy Definition people percieve the original shape the same regardless of change in orientation Term size constancy Definition perception of the object at the same size regardless of proximity Term color constancy Definition people perceive the color of an object the same regardless of th lighting conditions Term lightness constancy Definition perople percieve the lightness or darkeness of an objedct the same regardless of the illumination of the space Term interposition Definition depth perception - overlab of distant object with a closer object Term linear perspective Definition experience of parallel lines appearing to recede to a point in the distance Term texture perspective Definition density of texture changes as you get closer or father away Term size clues Definition two objects of the same size, 1 will appear smaller if it's farther away Term relative closeness of objexts to the horizon line Definition objects below horizon - closer to horizon farther away they are. same is true for above horizon line but they appear more distance then those below the horizon line Term cue inconsistency/cooperation of the senses Definition deals with the senses: sight, sound, small and touch. indications or cues (commonly visual) of an inconsistant message. ex. matching of wall finishes, utlity smells next to a kitchen masking food scents. Term name some social and cultural influences on design Definition politics, economy, cultural attidudes (farm houses) symbolism (fancy houses), regionalism (pdx vs. flordia) these influences reflect the response to the design Term design concepts Definition physical solution. guided by programmatic concepts. defined by a concept statement ideally containing 1 to 4 sentences Term compenents of a design concept Definition plan arrangement, space relationships, ID compenents Term name some plan arrangement components of a design concept Definition open, linear, axial, centeralized, grid, clustered Term name some types of spatial relationships as a component of design concepts Definition adjacent spaces, overlapping spaces, spaces sharing a common space, spaces within another space Term key concepts about open space plans Definition generally not used by itself. typical applications: heirarchy when wall are undesired, free flowing function, or frequent changing areas Term linear planning key concepts Definition spaces in a row - seperated or connected, straight, l or u, enclosed, used for practical reasons. used to seperate groups of enclosed space with an open space Term axial key concepts Definition aligns spaces on signifcant features. more htan just a coriridor. combines centeralized and linear. like a cross. point of intersection generally a feature Term centeralized planning key components Definition single dominant spaces with supporting spaces around it. assymetrical or irregular. nondirectional, attention focused on centeralized space Term grid planning key concepts Definition regular patter, points of intersection and parallel lines. regular or irregular. defined or suggested. useful for maintaining regularity, can be combined with other concepts. Term key concepts to clustered planning Definition based on promity to earch others. grouped by function, size or shape. wayfinding problematic in large settings. generally organized with another planning concept. Term how can adjacent spaces be distinquished? Definition furniture, levela change, transparency Term space within another space key compenents Definition becomes gestalts figure ground relationship. created with an identifiable space or room is placed as an object within a larger space - functional or heirarchy, control Term design concept compenents relating to interior design Definition walls, ceilings, floors, steps, glazing Term ceilings in design concept Definition set movement, direction, affect scale of a room Term flooring/step in design concept Definition similar to ceiling. movement, define space. flooring height change (step) heirarcy, modifies scale of a room, vertical and dynamic movement Term doors in design concept Definition applied materials can distinquish, functions: movement control, security, acoustics, privacy, light. transition, impress, set status, de-emphasize, etc. Term glazing in design concepts Definition unique because it can establish seperation and connection simulatiously. daylighting, Term three purposes of detailing in a design concept Definition 1. fitting components together (wall & ceiling) 2. solve functional problems (work surface & lighting) 3. enhcance design intent Term lighting in design concept Definition creates visability and mood, emphaisze obsecure, add interest and shape, shape space change appearance of colors and materials Term color in design concept Definition key component, effects mood and behavior. refine color choices in DD phase Term materials in design concept Definition finish, concealment, proections, reflections, sound modulation, status, meaning, symbolize, look. in dd it can be subjective, looking for material selection and specification later Term furniture in design concept Definition funciton, budget, weight, soft or hard, scale, color or neutral Term accessories in design concept Definition similar to detailing. should enhance rather than dominate or compete Term "folded" adacency matrix versus a standard adj. matrix Definition looks like a partial diamond Term purpose of an adjacency matrix Definition establish heirarcy, connections, functions. 3 steps: mandatory (direct), secondary or no adj. required. basic needs: people, products and information.