PROGRAMMING (IDFX) Flashcards by Jessica Gahan

Definition

Defines or states the problem before design begins.
It translates client goals, user needs, and spatial requirements into design criteria

Programming

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Definition

Establish priorities, Identify problems, and determine the relationships, requirements, and functions that shape design decisions

Goals

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Definition

Understanding who occupies the space and how they interact with it leads to functional, inclusive, and meaningful design. This process combines research, and observation.

Determining User Needs

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Things Considered:

Verify the correct IBC classification (Business, Assembly, Residential, etc.) for code compliance.

A. Occupancy Types
B. Spatial Awareness
C. Circulation
D. Adjacencies
E. Gross Building Area
F. Occupancy Load
G. Typical Square Footage Allocations
H. Cultural context
I. Benchmarking
J. Ergonomics
K. Demographics
L. Human Factors
M. Sensory Considerations

A. Occupancy Types

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Things Considered:

Understand how furniture, equipment, and human behavior influence space requirements.

B. Spatial Awareness

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Things Considered:

Use industry standards (e.g., 150 SF/person for open office, 20 SF/person for classroom) as starting points.

G. Typical Square Footage Allocations

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Things Considered:

Include walls, mechanical shafts, and other non-usable areas when calculating total area.

E. Gross Building Area

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Things Considered:

Use IBC Table 1004.5 to determine occupant load factors for each space.

F. Occupancy Load

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Things Considered:

Which spaces must be next to or away from each other (e.g., kitchen adjacent to dining, but separated from restrooms).

D. Adjacencies

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Things Considered:

Plan for efficient movement of people and materials, with attention to accessibility and life safety.

C. Circulation

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Things Considered:

Study psychological and physiological needs such as privacy, comfort, (heat/cold) and perception

L. Human Factors

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Things Considered:

Compare project data (size, cost, performance) against similar facilities to identify best practices. -see Research Methods

I. Benchmarking

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Things Considered:

Respect social norms, traditions, and values that influence spatial behavior

H. Cultural context

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Things Considered:

Consider user profiles—age, gender, mobility, and lifestyle—to ensure accessibility and comfort.

K. Demographics

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Things Considered:

Design spaces and furniture that support human posture, reach, and usability.

J. Ergonomics

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Things Considered:

Account for acoustics, lighting, and tactile experience to enhance well-being.

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M. Sensory Considerations

What can Diagrams in design help with?

Represent the space visually and dictate the design path
Predict human behavior accurately
Study the relationship between people and their environments
Measure the size, proportions, and range of motion of the human body

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Represent the space visually and dictate the design path

Which of the following is NOT a factor summarized as part of addressing human factors in design?

Sociological: human society through their social groupings
Biological: genetics
Perceptual: permanent features vs. transitor
Physical: color theory

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Physical: color theory

What is the study of the relation between human physiology and the physical environment called?

Anthropometrics
Psychological
Ergonomics
Proxemics

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Ergonomics

Considering interviews are used during the Data Collection phase of Programming, which one of the following statements is NOT true

Interviews may yield information not known to the interviewer prior to the research
Interviews are a valuable way to collect information
Interviews are a time efficient way to collect information
Interviews can be used to develop accurate questionnaires

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Interviews are a time efficient way to collect information

Interviews are NOT an efficient way to collect information as they are time consuming. They result in accurate results and uncover issues that may not have been known by the owner or designer.

Two coworkers share an office with identical desks, chairs, computers and printers but the spaces are divided by a set of lateral files. Which psychological need is this trying to satisfy?

Personalization
Symbolism
Territoriality
Status

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Territoriality

This relates to the need of ownership and personalization of a given space.

The client has hired you to create a waiting area in the surgical suite. The room needs to be designed so that the family members can spend quiet time in a cozy and intimate setting while they wait for their loved ones to be out of surgery.
Which of the following components would be the MOST important when designing such space?

Pattern
Color
Texture
Scale

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Scale

Scale can make a space feel intimate or grand. If the scale is too large, pattern, texture and color would not help in the feeling of intimacy and quietness. Color is a close second. Muted colors can lead to a feeling of quietness and reflection

If the goal was to add visual interest to an existing space and change the scale, which design element would you MOST likely implement?

Lighting
Pattern
Texture
Form

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Pattern

Pattern can be used to change the scale or add visual interest. Lighting can add visual interest but won’t contribute significantly to changing the scale of a space. Texture adds interest and is most related to lighting. The question does not ask about changing the space or designing it so Form does not apply in this case

In a building with a Dumbbell pattern layout, what elements are commonly placed at the ends?
* Common spaces
* Stairs, Entries or Exits
* Lobbies, stairs
* Entries, Elevators, Exits

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Stairs, Entries or Exits

This is a very efficient layout that typically places stairwells, entries or exits at the end of the dumbbell.

After what Step does the project move into Schematic Design? * Block Plans * Establish project goals * State the Problem * Develop Design Theory

State the Problem *Stating the Problem is the last Phase of the 5 Steps of Programming. It leads to identifying the purpose of the space, which leads to the concept development and schematic design.*

During the initial programming phase of a Bank project, you interview the Bank manager. At that point, which is the LEAST important of all of the questions? * Will the same bank lobby tellers be working the drive through window? * Will there be a vault available to customers * Is there a greeter in the lobby to direct customers walking in * What are the lighting needs for the Teller area?

What are the lighting needs for the Teller area? *During programming, the type of lighting requirements is not relevant*

When designing a space with dissimilar elements, you use the Principle of Harmony. Indicate the MOST common reason for using Harmony. * Unify the space * Add variation to the space by bringing a common element * Provide a feeling of familiarity and comfort in the space that has all similar elements * Balance the composition of the space and provide emphasis

Unify the space *Harmony is used with the goal of connecting the overall composition of the space. While 'bringing a common element' could be used as part of applying harmony to the space, bringing a common element alone will not necessarily result in harmony in a space that has dissimilar elements.*

What type of organizational pattern would you say this represents? * Radial * Clustered * Centralized * Axial

Centralized *A Centralized organizational pattern consists of a number of secondary spaces grouped around a large dominant central space. This can be the layout of a building (center being a courtyard), or the layout in a waiting area or hotel lobby for example.*

If a building is functional, reliable and usable, but not conducive to creativity, which one of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is being addressed? * Gestalt Psychological Needs * Maslow’s Deficiency Needs * Maslow’s Growth Needs * Physiological Needs

Maslow’s Deficiency Needs *At the base of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs is the need for the most basic human needs, which are physiological -basic needs, food and shelter. A reliable shelter or building is a safe building and these are two Deficiency Needs in the hierarchy of needs. Once these are met, Growth needs can be considered*

An interior designer specifies a full-height partition wall in a commercial building that runs from the finished floor up to the structural slab above. The wall is rigidly fastened at both the top and bottom, with no provision for vertical movement. Months after installation, hairline cracks appear in the gypsum finish near the ceiling. What is the most likely cause of this failure? * Improper stud spacing within the wall framing * Thermal expansion of the gypsum wallboard due to HVAC fluctuations * Improper acoustic insulation causing vibration-related stress * Deflection of the floor slab above due to live or lateral loads without a slip joint

Deflection of the floor slab above due to live or lateral loads without a slip joint

During schematic design, a commercial building is proposed at 5 stories tall and 70 feet high. The zoning ordinance allows a maximum of 4 stories or 60 feet in this zone. What must happen before this design can move forward legally? * Redesign the project to comply with local code and ordinances * Switch the zoning classification to residential high-density * Notify the fire department for Marshall's approval * Submit for an exception through a variance or zoning board. Request a hearing

Submit for an exception through a variance or zoning board. Request a hearing.

An interior designer is asked to convert a loft into an archive space for a law firm, including rotating high density files. What is the most appropriate first step the designer should take before proceeding with the layout? * Consult a structural engineer to determine if the floor can support the increased live load * Check if the new layout accommodates access, egress and ADA requirements * Verify if the existing structure was designed for lateral loads * Get the specific dimensions, including height from the manufacturer

Consult a structural engineer to determine if the floor can support the increased live load

You are designing an addition to a single-family residence in a zone that does not have city water or sewer. The client wants to add a new room that will extend the building footprint closer to the property line. During your residential site investigation, you discover that local zoning setback regulations require a minimum distance of 10 feet from the property line and your design is closer than that. In addition to adjusting the design to the setbacks, what else should be your best course of action before proceeding with the interior design? * Proceed with the design as requested and inform the client that zoning issues are not your responsibility * Ignore setback regulations and advise the client to seek a zoning variance * Redesign the addition within the setbacks to meet current zoning regs * Recommend that the client engage a septic system professional to evaluate the system capacity before construction

Recommend that the client engage a septic system professional to evaluate the system capacity before construction.

A designer is hired to develop a small multi-family housing project on a lot located within a floodplain. Which of the following must the designer consider first to avoid legal and design complications? * Parking space-to-unit ratio to limit amount of impermeable surface * HOA & local restrictions * Special zoning regulations and conservation restrictions * Maximum number of dwelling units and total height permitted

Special zoning regulations and conservation restrictions

You are hired to redesign the interior of an existing commercial office building that was constructed in 1991. During your site analysis, you note that the electrical system appears outdated and may not support additional loads from new HVAC equipment and technology upgrades planned by the client. You also find no recent drawings that confirm the location of plumbing pipes, and the building is located near a busy street causing potential noise issues. **Which of the following steps is the MOST critical to take to ensure due diligence before finalizing your interior design?** * Ignore the system constraints since interior design rarely affects mechanical systems and just focus on aesthetics. * Engage an Electrical Engineer to assess and update the electrical system if needed * Use AS BUILT drawings from the last renovation to assess the true age of the electrical & plumbing systems * Consult with a qualified mechanical engineer assess plumbing systems, and investigate noise mitigation options as part of your design.

Engage an Electrical Engineer to assess and update the electrical system if needed

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