In terms of the programming process, what are 3 limitations of behavior
observation as a technique for gathering info? Right Ans - 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
What are the 4 methods of gathering info in the programming process?
Right Ans - Client interviews; questionnaires; observation; field surveys
What is a common way to determine the floor area required for an activity?
Right Ans - Multiply the area required per person by the # of people
What range of percentages do space planning efficiency rations typically fall
within? Right Ans - 60% to 80%
What is the net area or net assignable area of a building? Right Ans - 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 rentable area? Right Ans - Area
available within the perimeter walls of tenant space as well as private
corridors, walls and columns within the tenant space. May include a
proportionate share of public corridors, restrooms, and elevator lobbies
shared by all tenants.
In a leased space, what is considered to be usable area? Right Ans - 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
What is the efficiency factor of a leased space? Right Ans - The ratio of net
area to usable area in the leased space.
What is territoriality? Right Ans - Human behavior that attempts to lay
claim to space and give a sense of self identity.
What is proxemics? Right Ans - The study of the degree of spatial
separation that people maintain while interacting, and how these distances
are related to social, environmental, and cultural factors.
, In proxemics, as described by Edward hall, what are the names of the 4
distances. Closest first. Right Ans - Intimate, personal, social, public
What theory did Abraham Maslow propose? Right Ans - A hierarchy of
human needs ranging for basic needs like food and water, to more advanced
needs like self actualization, order, and beauty.
Which table configuration is the most appropriate for a committee meeting
Right Ans - Circular table to foster cooperation
What is a design theory? Right Ans - A mental construct based on a
philosophy or set or beliefs that's used to direct a design
What is Gestalt psychology? Right Ans - This theory of psychology asserts
that people perceive their environment as a whole and add structure to what
they see
What psychological principle is illustrated by the ability to see two triangles
out of lines and circles? Right Ans - The prince of closure or form constancy
in gestalt psychology.
In Gestalt psychology, what is grouping? Right Ans - This is the tendency to
perceive separate elements in a visual field as a single whole.
In gestalt psychology, what is perceptual constancy? Right Ans - The
tendency to perceive a familiar object or space as essentially the same in spite
or changes in position, viewing angle, or lighting.
What are some of the visual cues through which people perceive depth and
distance? Right Ans - Linear perspective, atmospheric perspective, texture
perspective, interposition, closeness of objects to the horizon line, relative size
differences
What is regionalism? Right Ans - This is the social or cultural influence on a
design that reflects a particular geographical area
What are the 6 elements of design? Right Ans - Form, scale, color, texture,
pattern, and light
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