programming - STEP class by sabrinanj

Question 1

Research involves

Answer 1

Interviews, surveys, questionnaires, background reading, observation

Question 2

The underlying principals of Universal Design

Answer 2

supportive, adaptable, accessible

Question 3

A safe and accessible bathroom includes … (3 things)

Answer 3

1. 21” of clear walkway in front of lavatory.
2. GFI specified receptacles.
3. The minimum clearance from the center of a toilet to any obstruction is 20”.

Question 4

What combo of combustible and non-combustible trim and decorations are permissible in occupancies A, E, I, R-1 & R-2?

Answer 4

Noncombustible unlimited, combustible 10%

Question 5

When are interior designers relieved of programming responsibilities?

Answer 5

When in-house facilities management staff perform these functions prior to the start of the design.

Question 6

On site observation and determining the architectural parameters of the project

Answer 6

2 important steps in the design programming process

Question 7

Programming

Answer 7

this is information about a problem that is collected, analyzed and stated in order to find a design solution.

Question 8

Design Research

Answer 8

Integral part of design programming

Question 9

Criteria Matrix

Answer 9

Used to organize design programming data

Question 10

Prototypical plans of rooms

Answer 10

Are used for estimating square foot allowances on a room by room basis

Question 11

When is establishing a square foot circulation factor a necessary step?

Answer 11

Design programming

Question 12

Adjacency matrix

Answer 12

Used to establish space planning relationships

Question 13

In presenting a design program to a client for their approval, the design firm is at greatest advantage when the presentation is:

Answer 13

Made at the project site

Question 14

Anthropometrics

Answer 14

Measurements of the size, proportions and range motion of the human body

Question 15

Ergonomics

Answer 15

the study of relation between the human physiology and the physical environment they are in

Question 16

A senior citizen center is helping children with after school tutoring. To research the differences in the tow groups sitting, reaching and bending abilities, you would explore …

Answer 16

Ergonomics

Question 17

At least 2 egress doorways are required when the occupancy load is more than ____ and the travel distance to the egress exceeds _____?

Answer 17

50 occupants and 75 feet