Space Planning and Programming Flashcards

Which programming phase activity involves determining the functional relationships between spaces?

Answer: Bubble diagramming

Bubble diagramming is used during programming to map functional relationships and adjacency requirements between spaces.

What is the minimum clear floor space required for a forward wheelchair approach to a work surface per ADA guidelines?

Answer: 30 inches × 48 inches

ADA requires a minimum 30-inch × 48-inch clear floor space for a forward wheelchair approach to work surfaces.

Which net-to-gross ratio is most commonly used for estimating total building area from programmed net square footage in office projects?

Answer: 1.25–1.35

A net-to-gross ratio of 1.25–1.35 is typical for office buildings, accounting for circulation, walls, and mechanical areas.

In space planning, what does 'blocking' refer to?

Answer: Assigning departments to zones before detailed layout

Blocking assigns broad departmental zones to areas of the floor plate before detailed furniture layout begins.

What is the recommended minimum corridor width for two-way pedestrian traffic in an office environment?

Answer: 5 feet

A 5-foot (60-inch) corridor allows comfortable two-way pedestrian traffic and also meets ADA passing space requirements.

Which document formally summarizes the client's spatial needs, including room counts, areas, and adjacency requirements?

Answer: Program document

The program document is the formal record of all space needs, quantities, relationships, and performance criteria established during programming.