PX practice Questions Flashcards
What is a work letter
A work letter is an agreement between a tenant and the owner of a commercial space that defines the construction fit out allowance
What is a lease agreement
A contract between a tenant and building owner that includes rental rates, regulations, and the work letter
According to BOMA, when glass is more than 50% of the exterior wall, how do you calculate area?
You calculate the area of the space from the inside of the glass surface
According to BOMA, when an exterior wall is less that 50% glass, how do you calculate area?
You calculate the area by taking the measurements from the inside surface of the exterior wall
What is suspicious about particleboard
It is known to contain formaldehydes and have a high VOC content
What is the initial determination of the area required for a program?
Net area
When should feasibility be performed?
Before any work has been done, this should be completed
What is usually established after a designer helps the client establish goals and objetives?
Programmatic concepts
What is active design?
A set of design principles that promote physical activity (i.e. designing stairways that are conveniently located)
What needs to be designed in order to receive the LEED minimum 2 point credit for the indoor water reduction for commercial interiors?
Reduce water from baseline by 25%
