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| List the five-step process of programming |
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1. Establishing goals
2. Collecting and analyzing facts
3. Uncovering and testing concepts
4. Determining needs
5. Stating the problem
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| What are four major considerations of any design problem during programming? |
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1. form
2. function
3. economy
4. time
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| Define form as a design problem |
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The existing conditions of a space, the physical and psychological interior envoironment, and quality of construction
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| Define function as a design problem |
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The people using the space, the activities to be performed there, and the relationship of spaces to each other
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| Define economy as a design problem |
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Money: initial cost, operating costs, and life cycle costs
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| Define time as a design problem |
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the ideas of past, present and future as they relate to the other three considerations
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| Out of 24 programmatic concepts that tend to occur, what is one of the most common programming concepts and why? |
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Relationships - the affinities of people and activities. It most directly affects the organization of spaces and rooms.
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| Define the three components of Flexibility as a programmatic concept. |
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1. Expandability - how a space can accommodate growth
2. Convertibility - how a space can allow for changes in function through conversion of spaces
3. Versatility - provide for several different activities with multifunctional spaces
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| What 3 areas of information should every program include? |
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1. Statement of goals and objectives
-result-oriented goals
-functional goals
2. List of client requirements
-# of people using space
-types of activities
-adjacency requirements
-furniture and equipment needs
-special needs
3. List of spaces and square footages
-allow for secondary spaces like closets, corridors, unlisted spaces
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The study of the human body and its dimensions, proportions and range of motion
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The study of the relation between the human body and the physical environment it interacts with.
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| What are considered good height and depth dimensions for a task chair seat? |
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Height 14"-18" above the floor
Depth 15"
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| What are considered good height and depth dimensions for a task chair seat? |
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Height 14"-18" above the floor
Depth 15"
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| What are appropriate height and depth dimensions for the seat of a general purpose chair? |
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| What is the most critical dimension for a computer workstation? |
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Keyboard height - should be from 26"-28 1/2" high and adjustable
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| What is the most important factor in selecting and designing workstations? |
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| Dimensions of the main work surface in a workstation? |
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Term
| Depth of lateral file cabinets - closed and open |
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Closed 18"-22"
Open addtl. 20"
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| Depth of lateral file cabinets - closed and open |
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Closed 18"-22"
Open addtl. 20"
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Term
| List three ways the human body loses heat. |
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Convection-transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid, either gas or liquid
Evaporation-moisture changes to vapor as a person sweats or breathes
Radiation-transfer of heat through waves from one surface to a colder surface or atmosphere
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| What is a generally comfortable temperature range?
A tolerable temperature range? |
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Comfortable: 69-80 degrees F
Tolerable: 60-85 degrees F
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| What is a comfortable relative humidity range?
A tolerable rel. humidity range? |
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Comfortable: 30-65% relative humidity
Tolerable: 20-70%
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| How does air movement affect heat loss? |
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Air movement causes the body to lose heat through convection by increasing evaporation.
Applies to breezes on hot days as well as wind chill factor on cold days.
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