Programming Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is gross building area (GBA)?
The total area measured to the outside face of exterior walls, including all space within the building envelope.
What is net assignable area (NAA)?
Area used for specific programmatic functions; excludes walls, circulation, and mechanical/service spaces.
What does net building area include?
Interior walls and columns, but excludes exterior walls, large vertical penetrations, and service/circulation areas.
How is usable area (UA) calculated?
Net area plus secondary circulation, measured to inside face of exterior walls and centerlines of walls between usable areas.
What is rentable area (RA)?
Usable area plus primary circulation and service areas, excluding vertical penetrations.
What is the formula for overall building efficiency?
Overall building efficiency = Net Assignable Area / Gross Building Area.
What is interior layout efficiency?
Net Assignable Area / Usable Area.
What is base building efficiency?
Usable Area / Gross Building Area.
What is the R/U ratio?
Rentable Area / Usable Area; also called the loss factor.
What is architectural programming?
The process of determining spatial requirements based on client goals and needs before design begins.
List the 5 steps of programming.
Establish goals, collect and analyze facts, uncover and test concepts, determine needs, and state the problem.
What are the 4 key issues considered during programming?
Function, form, economy, and time.
What is the difference between programming and design?
Programming is problem seeking; design is problem solving.
What is the purpose of a questionnaire in programming?
To gather information from stakeholders and users to inform design decisions.
What are brown sheets used for?
To visually compare the size and number of all requested spaces in a project using uniform scale.
What is an adjacency diagram?
A diagram showing which program elements should be near each other based on user input.
What is a bubble diagram?
A simplified sketch showing required adjacencies between spaces using labeled circles and connecting lines.
What is gaming in programming?
A role-playing activity allowing users to physically arrange spaces and express spatial needs interactively.
What is a room data sheet?
A document detailing each room’s dimensions, function, finishes, furniture, and mechanical requirements.
What are analysis cards used for?
To record a single programming idea or concept per card using simple graphics or notes.
What are the 4 programming activities?
Project initiation, information request, program documentation, and approval/handoff/closeout.
What distinguishes 1st to 4th degree programming?
Increasing complexity from simple building projects (1st) to urban planning with public input (4th).
What is the purpose of an interaction matrix?
To graphically represent the intensity and type of interaction between different spaces or departments.
What does space list organized by type show?
The total square footage required for each room type across departments.
