ARE_Finalizing_Design Flashcards
(13 cards)
What key systems should be considered when finalizing design decisions in design development?
Utilities, structural systems, materiality, plumbing walls, roof drains, shafts, soffits, lighting, and specialty program requirements.
Why is aligning plumbing walls important in building design?
It organizes systems, reduces cost and complexity, and simplifies future renovations.
How do roof drains influence design decisions?
They impact vertical alignment, drainage routing, and can affect the location of structural or utility elements.
What role do vertical shafts play in building planning?
They route utilities like HVAC or refrigerant lines and must be logically placed to support efficient system distribution.
How can soffits influence circulation planning?
Soffits often define zones for ductwork and may help structure circulation paths like corridors or spines.
What planning implications come with choosing passive design principles?
They affect building orientation, fenestration, material choices, section design, and ventilation strategies.
What material considerations are needed for effective passive solar heating?
Use materials with thermal mass like concrete or slate that can absorb and radiate heat.
How do convective current principles change apartment layout planning?
They favor cross-ventilation layouts over double-loaded corridors, often requiring windows on multiple sides and open-air corridors.
Why must passive design strategies be planned early?
They require orientation, material, and ventilation decisions that can’t be added after initial planning.
What are specialty program requirements in building design?
Unique client needs (e.g., displaying art, indoor-outdoor connections) that impact layout, structure, utilities, and finishes.
How do specialty requirements impact building systems?
They can influence lighting, humidity control, structural design, fenestration, and layout.
How might the exam test your understanding of specialty program impacts?
By presenting scenarios that require identifying their design implications across systems and spatial organization.
What factors must be evaluated when finalizing plans before detailing?
Program compliance, code adherence, cost implications, and feasibility of system integration.
