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| This is the process undertaken before design during which all pertinent information about a project is collected and analyzed. |
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| According to the book Problem Seeking by Wililam Pena, what are the 5 steps in the programming process? |
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The five steps in this process are
1. establish goals
2. collect facts
3. uncover concepts
4. determine needs
5. state the problem |
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| How does a programmatic concept differ from a design concept? |
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| The first is a performance requirement that is related to general methods of solving a problem or statisfying a need. The second is a specific physical response that is an attempt to satisfy the first? |
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| In terms of the programming process, what are the 3 components of flexibility? |
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The 3 components of this aspect of programming are
- expandability
- convertibiliy
- versatility |
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| What four types of information should be included in every programming document? |
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Every document of this kind should list
- the clients goals and objectives
- required spaces and area requirements
- required adjacencies b/w spaces
- specific client requirements for budget, schedule, furnishings, equipment, and mechanical and electrical systems |
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| This is the study of the relationship between human physiology and the physical environment |
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| The practice of measuring the size, proportion, and range of motion of the human body |
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| In what 3 ways does the human body lose heat? |
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This can happen by
- convection
- evaporation
- radiation |
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| What is the mean radiant temperature? |
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This is a measure of the heat a person gains from or loses to his or her surroundings through radiation. It is used in assessing how comfortable a room is.
The value is a weighted average of the various surface temperatures in a room (taking into account an occupants angle of exposure to these surfaces) and any sunlight present. |
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| Human behavior that attempts to lay claim to space and give a sense of self-identity. |
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| The study of the degrees of spatial separation that people maintain while interracting, and how these distances are related to social, environmental, and cultural factors. |
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| In proxemics, as described by Edward T. Hall, what are the names of the four distances (starting with the closest)? |
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From closests to furthest, these are
- intimate
- personal
- social
- public |
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| What theory did Abraham Maslow propose? |
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| This American psychologist proposed a hierarchy of human needs, ranging from basic needs, such as for food and water, to more advanced needs, such as for self-actualization, order, and beauty. |
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Which of the table and seating configurations shown here is most appropriate for a committee meeting?
A. A 30" square tbl with two people sitting on the two sides closest to each other
B - a 30" round tbl with two people sitting across from each other
C - A 48"x24" rectangular tbl with 2 people sitting at opposite ends |
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| A circular table and seating configuration (option B) tends to foster cooperation, which makes it most appropriate for this type of activity |
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| What voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings was established by the U.S. Green Building Council? |
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| Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) was established by this organization. |
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| What are the four possible ratings for a LEED-certified project? |
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From highest to lowest, the possible ratings for these projects are
- platinum
- gold
- silver
- certified |
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| What is sustainable design? |
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| This term encompasses the various strategies employed to achieve a balance between the consumption of environmental resources and the renewal of those resources throughout the entire life cycle of a building. |
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| In terms of the programming process, what are three limitations of behavior observation as a technique for gathering information? |
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The limitations of this information-gathering technique include
- it cannot address why people are behaving the way they are
- it is only valid for one period of time.
- it is accurate only when implemented by a skilled practitioner |
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| What four methods of gathering information are used in the programming process? |
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The four methods used in this process are
- client interviews
- questionnaires
- observation
- field surveys |
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| What are some authoritative sources for product information? |
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This kind of information is found in
- manufacturers product catalogs
- manufacturers websites
- manufacturers representatives
- trade associations
- Sweets Catalog |
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| What consultant is responsible for designing new openings in the floor of an existing building? |
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| The structural engineer is responsible for designing openings in the floor of this type of building |
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| What is a common way to determine the floor area required for an activity? |
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| A common way to determine this is to multiply the area required per person by the number of people. |
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| What range of percentages do space-planning efficiency ratios typically fall within? |
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| These space planning ratios typically range from 60% to 80% |
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| What is the net area or net assignable area of a building? |
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| This is the actual area needed to accommodate specific functions, without taking into account primary circulation space or support space. |
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| In a leased space, what is considered to be rentable area? |
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This is the area available for assignment to tenant within the perimeter walls of the tenant space , as well as private corridors, walls, and columns within the tenant space.
This area may also include a proportionate share of public corridors, rest rooms, and elevator lobbies shared by all tenants. |
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| In a leased space, what is considered to be usable area? |
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| This is the area actually used for the spaces intended purpose, in addition to circulation spaces within the leased space and partitions and columns within the space. |
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| What is the efficiency factor of a leased space? |
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| This is the ratio of net area to usable area in the leased space. |
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| What does a graphic representation of a departmental workflow look like |
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| What two things must a designer know about a space before the necessary number of exits can be determined? |
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| Before a designer can determine how many of these are needed, both the floor area and the occupancy group must be known. |
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| Which consultant must assist the interior designer when a project requires the installation of heavy equipment? |
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| A structural engineer must assist the interior designer in determining the installation requirements for this type of equipment. |
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| Who may design a building's sprinkler system? |
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| This building component may be designed by either a mechanical engineer, a fire protection engineer, or in some cases a fire protection contractor. |
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| What client-approved document should be available to the designer before the schematic design process begins? |
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| Good business practice requires that a client-approved program be available before this phase of work begins. |
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