EXAC 2024 - EXAM 1
(UPDATED) | 304
QUESTIONS | WITH
PASSED SOLUTIONS.
EXAC
Evatee 10/18/24 EXAC
,EXAC 2024 - EXAM 1 (UPDATED) | 304
QUESTIONS | WITH PASSED SOLUTIONS.
What does a functional program respond to - client Answer - Needs and
objectives, facility availability requirements, space needs
What does a functional program respond to - design Answer - scope, site
requirements/availabilities, spatial relationalities
Who is involved in functional programming Answer - Client and Architect,
jointly
Site requirements to consider during programming Answer - parking,
circulation, orientation, accessibility, services
Financial requirements to consider during programming Answer - Projected
cash flow, life cycle costs, preliminary budget, procurement
True or False: Programming is a basic architectural service Answer - False - it is
typically an additional service
Information to gather during programming: Answer - -Users and their
activities, occupant loads, organization, hours of use, storage and support
spaces
-Gross-up factor applied to functional areas: mech/elec, circulation, structure,
cores etc.
-volumes of activity planned
,-precedents and similar buildings
Considerations to document during programming: Answer - Critical dims of
furniture/equipment
-Durability and maintenance of finishes, furnishings, etc.
-environmental needs
-hardware requirements for IT/AV
Strategies to aggregate info for programming: Answer - -Research and observe
-interviews and consultations
-focus groups
-questionnaires/surveys
Ratio of net vs. gross programmable space efficiency for a condo? Answer -
ideally 85%+
Ratio of net vs. gross programmable space efficiency for a typical building?
Answer - 70%-85%
Where would the net vs. gross programmable space ratio be low but the
building is still considered efficient Answer - Places like hospitals where large
corridors and service spaces are partially-programmed
Physical site characteristics Answer - Climate, topography, soil, haz mats,
neighbourhood, and site services
Legal site characteristics Answer - legal title, survey, easements, restrictions,
permitted uses, height and size restrictions, accessibility, site plan
, control/neighbourhood character, remediation requirements, historical,
floodway/seismic requirements
True or False: a project might be abandoned if costs to accommodate
preliminary programming requirements are too high Answer - True - but
identifying this as early as possible can help the client decide whether they
want to re-assess programming needs, phasing options, financing, etc.
One of the top priorities of programming? Answer - Size of the building
True or False: Begin thinking about "green building" standard targets as early as
programming Answer - True
What kind of service is Site-Analysis Answer - Pre-Design Service. It includes
evaluating existing or potential sites in relation to the program, budget, and
schedule
Is Site Analysis a basic service? Answer - No, it is additional, unless baked into
the contract ahead of time.
Why is site analysis important? Answer - Determine the obstacles the project
might face during construction, operation, etc.
True or False: You might need to tear open a wall to properly perform a
Building Condition Assessment Answer - False - typically just remote sensing
devices are used for this.
What is Facility Condition Index (FCI)? Answer - Ratio of total maintenance,
repair and replacement costs required against the cost to replace the entire
building completely