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| name various resources for gathering information (books) |
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| Books - 1. R.R. Bowker's Books in Print 2. Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals 3. Compendex 4. Encyclopedia of Associations (Trade Resources) |
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| Architectural Woodwork Institute |
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| name various resources for gathering information (internet) |
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| 1. trade associations (AWI, WCMA) |
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| window covering manufacturers assocation |
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| Specialty Consultants Include: |
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Acoustical Design
Construction Specs
Building Code Compliance
Fire Protection
Hardware
Commercial Food Service
Security
AV
Telecommunications |
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| ways to gather information |
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| ways to determine square footage needs |
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1. no. of people
2. by an object or equipment
3. specific activity |
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| Term used to describe general guidelines for space requirements |
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| the actual area required to accomodate specific functions, but it does not include circulation space or supporting spaces, exterior shell, or building core. includes interior walls and building columns |
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| usable area vs. rentable area |
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| usable area is the net area and secondary circulations spaces. rentable spaces includes the net area plus the centerline of demising walls, inside face of shared public spaces, and inside face of glass on an exterior wall > 50% of exterior wall. rentable also includes caculated portions of shared spaces |
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| all areas that are totally enclosed, measures from the outside faces of exterior walls, includes all floors - all spaces totally enclosed |
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| Ratio between one space to another. Includes circulation spaces. Circulation spaces are generally 20% to 30% of the total usable space, but it varies on what the space will be used for. Efficiency ratios range from 60-80% |
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| name some types of things you would have to use an outside consultant for building systems review |
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mehcanical systems - size of ductwork;
plumbing for specing new fixtures in an existing building to confirm pipes and fittings, existing piping taping for new fixtures; fire protection - life safety codes, sprinklers-slight relo, electrical - capacity to service to building, condisitons of primary & secondary service, electrical conditions |
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| what are the contents of a written program to be presented to a client? |
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-summary, goals & objectives (optional)
-space needs including no of occupants/future occupants; equipment needs, sq. ft requirements; space adjacencies; code requirements, existing space analysis (include consultants observations) budget, programming concepts, existing FF&E inventory & other survey info |
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| what are some of the reasons for presenting to the client the programming report? |
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-to make any last chance corrections
-confirmation of agreement between client & consultant
-client sign off |
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