Design Environment, Codes and Standards

Question 1

Proxemics

Answer 1

The study of the symbolic and communicative role of spatial separation individuals maintain in various social and interpersonal situations.

Includes territoriality, organization of space & positioning of people in space all relative to their culture

Question 2

Anthroprometrics

Answer 2

Focuses on the size, proportion and range of motions of the body

Question 3

Sociopetal

Answer 3

Furniture arrangements that encourage social interactions

Question 4

Building Commisioning

Answer 4

The process of inspecting, testing, starting up and adjusting building systems & then verifying & documenting that they are operating as intended and meet the design criteria of contract documents

Question 5

Radial Balance

Answer 5

Elements rotate outward from a central point

Question 6

Bilateral Balance

Answer 6

Elements arranged equally on either side of a central axis

Question 7

Design Theory Elements

Answer 7

Form
Scale
Color
Texture
Pattern
Light

Question 8

Design Theory Principles

Answer 8

Balance
Harmony
Rhythm 
Emphasis/Focus
Contrast 
Variety
Proportion

Question 9

Rhythm

Answer 9

assists the eye in moving easily about a design or room from one area to another, creating a flowing quality, continuity & visual interest

Rhythm can be achieved through repetitions, transitions and gradation or progression

Question 10

Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) International

Answer 10

produces standards detailing common methods of measuring space for retail, industrial, multi-unit residential and mixed use buildings

Question 11

International Facility Management Association (IFMA)

Answer 11

produces standards that give methods for measuring space, such as standard practice for building floor area measurements for facility management