Programming & Site Analysis Flashcards
What are the 3 limitations of behavior observation as a technique for gathering information?
-can’t address the why people behave the way they do
-only valid for one period of time
-only accurate when implemented by a skilled practitioner
4 methods of gathering information
-client interviews
-questionnaires
-observations
-field surveys
Rentable area
Available area for tenants within the walls and includes the columns, can also include a percentage of the public corridors, restrooms, etc.
Usable area
Area actually used for the spaces intended purpose
Efficiency factor
Ratio of net area to useable area
5 steps in the programming process
- Establish goals
- Collect facts
- Uncover concepts
- Determine needs
- State the problem
Programmatic concept vs. Design concept
Design concept is a physical response in attempt to solve the problem stated in the programmatic concept
3 components of flexibility
Expandability, versatility, and convertibility
A conceptual plan arrangement that can be used as a non directional way to focus attention on a space
A centralized plan
Circulation pattern that’s the most efficient and flexible
Linear/dumbbell layout
Benchmarking
research technique that compares project data against data sets from similar projects
Ideal way for an interior designer to record existing conditions of a space prior to conceptual design
Site photographs
What should the overriding concern of the designer be during programming, site analysis, and concept development
The full life cycle of the project
What’s critical knowledge of the building when space planning and thinking about daylighting
The solar orientation of the building
