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Functional Programming |
A functional program defines the (future - oriented) character, services, scope, functions and space requirements in sufficient detail for subsequent design or approvals. |
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What four main questions does functional programming seek to answer? |
1. What is the nature and scope of the problem? 2. What information is required to develop a proper architectural solution? 3. How much and what type of space is needed? 4. What space will be needed in the future to continue to operate efficiently? |
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What are some other uses of Functional Program? |
Establish and evaluate capital as well as operating and project budgets prior to design stages. |
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What information does an Architect need to develop a functional program? |
- Function by function, room by room, or department by department activity plans - Staffing Plans - Equipment and storage requirements - Volume of activity planned for specific facility components. eg. Throughput ( amount of material put through a manufacturing process) and flow patterns |
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Net Floor Area |
The space measured within the inside face of walls or enclosure of the space. It is used to describe the area required to accommodate the function or purse. Corridors, stairs, partitions, exterior walls, mechanical rooms, electrical and telecommunication rooms are normally not included in the Net Floor Area. Also known as: net square meters, net assignable square meters, or assignable square meters. |
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Gross Area |
The total area of the building. It includes net floor area along with the floor area occupied by corridors, walls, structure, exterior walls, mechanical spaces, electrical and communication rooms, stairs, vestibules, elevators, shafts and all other areas of a building. |
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Grossing Factor |
The multiplier applied to the net floor area in estimating the gross floor area. It varies based on program EG warehouses generally have a very low grossing factor (1.1) where hospitals have higher grossing factors (1.8). Functional programs which are divided into component grossing factors (EG departments or sub groupings ) . |
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What are some sustainable development principles that may affect the architectural program? |
-Siting, building form and/or orientation of the building -Energy performance -Operational Systems (EG different forms of transportation) -Space and Use Parameters (ability to provide more services within a projected amount of space) |
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What are some other common names for a functional program? |
Design briefs
Facilities programs Architectural programs Space programs Space need analysis Owner's statement of requirements Output specifications (for P3's). |
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What are some areas normally not included in the Net Floor Area? |
Corridors, Stairs, Partitions, Exterior walls, Mechanical rooms, Electrical and telecommunication rooms |
