NCIDQ- IDFX-Programming and Site Analysis
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In terms of the programming 1. it cannot address why people are behaving the
process, what are three limitations of way they are.
behavior observation as a technique 2. it is only valid for a period of time.
for gathering information? it is accurate only when implemented by a skilled
practitioner.
What four methods of gathering 1. Client Interviews
information are used in the 2. Field Surveys
programming process? 3. Observation
4. Questionnaires
What is a common way to determine Multiply the area required per person by the
the floor area required for an number of people.
activity?
What range of percentages do Between 60% and 80%
space -planning efficiency ratios
typically fall within?
What is the net area or net The actual area needed to accommodate specific
assignable are of a building? functions, WITHOUT taking into account primary
circulation space or support space.
,In a leased space, what is considered Area available for assignment to a tenant with in the
to be rentable area? perimeter walls of the tenant space, as we as,
private corridors, walls, and columns within the
tenant space. ( May also include a proportionate
share of public corridors, rest rooms, and elevator
lobbies shared by all tenants.
In a leased space, what is considered This the area actually used for the spaces intended
to be usable area? purpose, in addition to circulation spaces within the
leased space and partitions and columns within the
space.
what is the efficiency factor of a The ratio of net area to the usable area in the
leased space? leased space.
What two things must a designer Both floor area and the occupancy group must be
know about a space before the known.
necessary number of exits can be
determined?
What are nine common biological 1. Mold
contaminants found in buildings? 2. Mildew
3. Bacteria
4. Viruses
5. Mites
6. Pollen
7. Animal Dander
8. Dust
9. Insects
, What are five common hazardous 1. Asbetoes
materials found in buildings? 2. Vermiculite
3. PCBS ( Polychlorinated Biphenyls)
4. Lead
5. Radon
What is adaptive Reuse ? The practice of re-using existing building materials
from buildings as much as possible.
What is programing? The process undertaken before design during
which all pertinent information about a project is
collected and analyzed.
According to the book "Problem 1. Establish Goals
Seeking" by William Pena, et al., what 2. Collect Facts
are the five steps in the 3. Uncover concepts
programming process? 4. Determine Needs
5. State the Problem
How does a programmatic concept 1. The first is a Performance requirement- related to
differ from a design concept? general methods of solving a problem or satisfying
a need.
2. The second is a Specific physical response that is
an attempt to satisfy the performance requirement.
( aka that need)
In terms of the programming 1. Convertibility,
process, what are the three 2. Expandability
components of flexibility? 3. Versatility
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Terms in this set (282)
In terms of the programming 1. it cannot address why people are behaving the
process, what are three limitations of way they are.
behavior observation as a technique 2. it is only valid for a period of time.
for gathering information? it is accurate only when implemented by a skilled
practitioner.
What four methods of gathering 1. Client Interviews
information are used in the 2. Field Surveys
programming process? 3. Observation
4. Questionnaires
What is a common way to determine Multiply the area required per person by the
the floor area required for an number of people.
activity?
What range of percentages do Between 60% and 80%
space -planning efficiency ratios
typically fall within?
What is the net area or net The actual area needed to accommodate specific
assignable are of a building? functions, WITHOUT taking into account primary
circulation space or support space.
,In a leased space, what is considered Area available for assignment to a tenant with in the
to be rentable area? perimeter walls of the tenant space, as we as,
private corridors, walls, and columns within the
tenant space. ( May also include a proportionate
share of public corridors, rest rooms, and elevator
lobbies shared by all tenants.
In a leased space, what is considered This the area actually used for the spaces intended
to be usable area? purpose, in addition to circulation spaces within the
leased space and partitions and columns within the
space.
what is the efficiency factor of a The ratio of net area to the usable area in the
leased space? leased space.
What two things must a designer Both floor area and the occupancy group must be
know about a space before the known.
necessary number of exits can be
determined?
What are nine common biological 1. Mold
contaminants found in buildings? 2. Mildew
3. Bacteria
4. Viruses
5. Mites
6. Pollen
7. Animal Dander
8. Dust
9. Insects
, What are five common hazardous 1. Asbetoes
materials found in buildings? 2. Vermiculite
3. PCBS ( Polychlorinated Biphenyls)
4. Lead
5. Radon
What is adaptive Reuse ? The practice of re-using existing building materials
from buildings as much as possible.
What is programing? The process undertaken before design during
which all pertinent information about a project is
collected and analyzed.
According to the book "Problem 1. Establish Goals
Seeking" by William Pena, et al., what 2. Collect Facts
are the five steps in the 3. Uncover concepts
programming process? 4. Determine Needs
5. State the Problem
How does a programmatic concept 1. The first is a Performance requirement- related to
differ from a design concept? general methods of solving a problem or satisfying
a need.
2. The second is a Specific physical response that is
an attempt to satisfy the performance requirement.
( aka that need)
In terms of the programming 1. Convertibility,
process, what are the three 2. Expandability
components of flexibility? 3. Versatility
