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Programming
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02/18/2007

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Term
List the five-step process of programming
Definition
1. Establishing goals
2. Collecting and analyzing facts
3. Uncovering and testing concepts
4. Determining needs
5. Stating the problem
Term
What are four major considerations of any design problem during programming?
Definition
1. form
2. function
3. economy
4. time
Term
Define form as a design problem
Definition
The existing conditions of a space, the physical and psychological interior envoironment, and quality of construction
Term
Define function as a design problem
Definition
The people using the space, the activities to be performed there, and the relationship of spaces to each other
Term
Define economy as a design problem
Definition
Money: initial cost, operating costs, and life cycle costs
Term
Define time as a design problem
Definition
the ideas of past, present and future as they relate to the other three considerations
Term
Out of 24 programmatic concepts that tend to occur, what is one of the most common programming concepts and why?
Definition
Relationships - the affinities of people and activities. It most directly affects the organization of spaces and rooms.
Term
Define the three components of Flexibility as a programmatic concept.
Definition
1. Expandability - how a space can accommodate growth
2. Convertibility - how a space can allow for changes in function through conversion of spaces
3. Versatility - provide for several different activities with multifunctional spaces
Term
What 3 areas of information should every program include?
Definition
1. Statement of goals and objectives
-result-oriented goals
-functional goals
2. List of client requirements
-# of people using space
-types of activities
-adjacency requirements
-furniture and equipment needs
-special needs
3. List of spaces and square footages
-allow for secondary spaces like closets, corridors, unlisted spaces
Term
What is anthropometrics?
Definition
The study of the human body and its dimensions, proportions and range of motion
Term
What is ergonomics?
Definition
The study of the relation between the human body and the physical environment it interacts with.
Term
What are considered good height and depth dimensions for a task chair seat?
Definition
Height 14"-18" above the floor
Depth 15"
Term
What are considered good height and depth dimensions for a task chair seat?
Definition
Height 14"-18" above the floor
Depth 15"
Term
What are appropriate height and depth dimensions for the seat of a general purpose chair?
Definition
Height 16"-17"
Depth 15"
Term
What is the most critical dimension for a computer workstation?
Definition
Keyboard height - should be from 26"-28 1/2" high and adjustable
Term
What is the most important factor in selecting and designing workstations?
Definition
Adjustability
Term
Dimensions of the main work surface in a workstation?
Definition
60"-72"W x 30"-36"D
Term
Depth of lateral file cabinets - closed and open
Definition
Closed 18"-22"
Open addtl. 20"
Term
Depth of lateral file cabinets - closed and open
Definition
Closed 18"-22"
Open addtl. 20"
Term
List three ways the human body loses heat.
Definition
Convection-transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid, either gas or liquid
Evaporation-moisture changes to vapor as a person sweats or breathes
Radiation-transfer of heat through waves from one surface to a colder surface or atmosphere
Term
What is a generally comfortable temperature range?
A tolerable temperature range?
Definition
Comfortable: 69-80 degrees F
Tolerable: 60-85 degrees F
Term
What is a comfortable relative humidity range?
A tolerable rel. humidity range?
Definition
Comfortable: 30-65% relative humidity
Tolerable: 20-70%
Term
How does air movement affect heat loss?
Definition
Air movement causes the body to lose heat through convection by increasing evaporation.
Applies to breezes on hot days as well as wind chill factor on cold days.
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