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In terms of the programming process, what are three limitations of behavior observation as a technique
for gathering information? - ANSWER 1. it cannot address why people are behaving the way they are
2. it is only valid for one period of time
3. it is accurate only when implemented by a skilled practitioner
What four methods of gathering information are used in the programming process? - ANSWER 1. client
interviews
2. questionnaires
3. observation
4. field surveys
What is a common way to determine the floor area required for an activity? - ANSWER Multiply the area
required per person by the number of people
What range of percentages do space-planning efficiency ratios typically fall within? - ANSWER 60% - 80%
What is the net area or net assignable area of a building? - ANSWER The actual area needed to
accommodate specific functions, without taking into account primary circulation space or support space
In a leased space, what is considered to be rentable area? - ANSWER The area available for assignment
to a 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, restrooms, and elevator lobbies
shared by all tenants
,In a leased space, what is considered usable area? - ANSWER The area actually used for the space's
intended purpose, in addition to circulation spaces within the leased space and partitions and columns
within the space
What is the efficiency factor of a leased space? - ANSWER The ratio of net area to usable area in a leased
space
What two things must a designer know about a space before the necessary number of exits can be
determined? - ANSWER Both the floor area and the occupancy group must be know
What are nine common biological contaminants often found in buildings? - ANSWER 1. mold
2. mildew
3. bacteria
4. viruses
5. mites
6. pollen
7. animal dander
8. dust
9. insects
What are five common hazardous materials found in existing buildings? - ANSWER 1. asbestos
2. vermiculite
3. PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
4. lead
5. radon
What is adaptive reuse? - ANSWER The practice of reusing existing buildings and materials from building
as much as possible
What is programming? - ANSWER This is the process undertaken before design during which all pertinent
information about a project is collected and analyzed
, According to the book Problem Seeking by William Pena, what are the five steps in a programming
process? - ANSWER 1. establish goals
2. collect facts
3. uncover concepts
4. determine needs
5. state the problem
How does a programmatic concept differ from a design concept? - ANSWER A programmatic concept is a
performance requirements that is related to general methods of solving a problem or satisfying a need
A design concept is a specific physical response that is an attempt to satisfy the programmatic concept
In Terms of the programming process, what are the three components of flexibility? - ANSWER 1.
expandability
2. convertibility
3. versatility
What are the four possible ratings for a LEED-certified project? - ANSWER 1. platinum
2. gold
3. silver
4. certified
What type of workflow is represented by this diagram? - ANSWER Departmental workflow
What type of conceptual plan arrangement could be used as a nondirectional way to focus attention on a
space? - ANSWER A centralized plan arrangement
What type of circulation pattern is generally the most efficient and flexible? - ANSWER A linear layout
(dumbbell layout)
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