Chapter 4 & 5: Programming

Front 1

Programming

Back 1

The process during which information about a problem is collected, analyzed, and clearly stated to provide a basis for design...defines a problem before a solution is attempted

Front 2

Name the 5 steps of the programming process

Back 2

1. Establishing goals:

what the client wants to acheive and why

2. Collecting and analyzing facts:

Describing the existing conditions and requirements (ex. space adjacencies)

3. Uncovering and testing concepts:

Programmatic concepts - performance requirement related to methods of solving a problem or satisfying a need

4. Determining needs:

Balances the desires of the client against the available budget or establishes a budget based on the defined goals and needs

5. Stating the problem:

Problem statements from previous steps...leads to the design phase

Front 3

Human factors

Back 3

Involves the correctness of fit between objects and spaces and the needs of the people using those objects and spaces...relate to the physical, psychological, and social needs of people

Front 4

Anthropometrics

Back 4

The measurement of size, proportions, and range of motion of the human body; static is at rest, dynamic is while doing activities

Front 5

Ergonomics

Back 5

Study of the relation between human physiology and the physical environment

Front 6

Human comfort is based on the quality of what 8 primary environmental factors?

Back 6

Temperature - primary determinant of comfort 69-80 F, tolerable 60-85 F

Humidity - comfortable 30%-60%, tolerable 20%-70%

Air movement - increases evaporation and heart loss through convection, 50ft/min to 200ft/min

Temperature radiation to and from surrounding areas - surrounding areas should be less than 85F so body can lose heat

Air quality

Sound

Vibration

Light

Front 7

What 4 ways does the human body lose heat constantly?

Back 7

Convection - transfer heat through movement of fluid, gas or liquid

Evaporation - moisture changes to vapor when breathing or sweating

Radiation - transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves from one surface to a cooler one

Conduction - transfer of heat through direct contact between two objects of different temperatures

Front 8

Ventilation is helpful in what ways?

Back 8

Provides oxygen, removes carbon dioxide, removes odors and contaminants

Amount needed depends on space size and activities

Front 9

Site Analysis

Back 9

The investigation and evaluation of conditions within which the project will be completed

Documenting existing conditions including structural elements and walking through, measuring, and taking photos of space