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List the five-step process of programming |
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1. Establishing goals 2. Collecting and analyzing facts 3. Uncovering and testing concepts 4. Determining needs 5. Stating the problem |
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What are four major considerations of any design problem during programming? |
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1. form 2. function 3. economy 4. time |
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Define form as a design problem |
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The existing conditions of a space, the physical and psychological interior envoironment, and quality of construction |
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Define function as a design problem |
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The people using the space, the activities to be performed there, and the relationship of spaces to each other |
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Define economy as a design problem |
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Money: initial cost, operating costs, and life cycle costs |
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Define time as a design problem |
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the ideas of past, present and future as they relate to the other three considerations |
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Out of 24 programmatic concepts that tend to occur, what is one of the most common programming concepts and why? |
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Relationships - the affinities of people and activities. It most directly affects the organization of spaces and rooms. |
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Define the three components of Flexibility as a programmatic concept. |
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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 |
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What 3 areas of information should every program include? |
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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 |
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The study of the human body and its dimensions, proportions and range of motion |
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The study of the relation between the human body and the physical environment it interacts with. |
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What are considered good height and depth dimensions for a task chair seat? |
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Height 14"-18" above the floor Depth 15" |
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What are considered good height and depth dimensions for a task chair seat? |
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Height 14"-18" above the floor Depth 15" |
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What are appropriate height and depth dimensions for the seat of a general purpose chair? |
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What is the most critical dimension for a computer workstation? |
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Keyboard height - should be from 26"-28 1/2" high and adjustable |
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What is the most important factor in selecting and designing workstations? |
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Dimensions of the main work surface in a workstation? |
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Depth of lateral file cabinets - closed and open |
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Closed 18"-22" Open addtl. 20" |
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Depth of lateral file cabinets - closed and open |
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Closed 18"-22" Open addtl. 20" |
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List three ways the human body loses heat. |
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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 |
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What is a generally comfortable temperature range? A tolerable temperature range? |
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Comfortable: 69-80 degrees F Tolerable: 60-85 degrees F |
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What is a comfortable relative humidity range? A tolerable rel. humidity range? |
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Comfortable: 30-65% relative humidity Tolerable: 20-70% |
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How does air movement affect heat loss? |
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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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