Programming (Lecture Note)

Programming describes the scope of work in developing a design project which includes, but is not limited to,
conducting research;
identifying and analyzing the needs and goals of the client and/or occupant(s) of the space;
evaluating existing documentation and conditions;
assessing project resources and limitations;
identifying life, safety and code requirements;
and developing project schedules and budgets.

- Serves as a foundation for the design
- Defines the guidelines by which the design solution can be evaluated
- Must be agreed upon by the designer and client

Program concept : Statement that provides a functional solution to the goals and needs of the client
Design concept : Statement that describes the physical details of how a programmatic concept can be achieved (e.g., separating children from an adult event by providing separate wings in the house)

A GOOD concept statement
- 1~4 sentence paragraph (concise)
- Addresses the gist of the physical design for the design project
- specific physical response
- directs how a program concept can be achieved
- avoids specific decisions such as theme and FF&E layout

Five step programming process (William Pena)
1. Determine Goals
Identify design objective of the client
Determine the type of spaces and needed square footage

2. Gather information
Define present conditions
Determine the requirements to meet the design goals

3. Determine programmatic concept
Develop functional solution to achieve the owner's goal;s
Consist of problem, focus and way of evaluating the success of the goal (e.g., provide for energy conservation in a potentially corrosive environment using replacement doors and windows)

4. Define needs
Separate "wants" from "needs"
Review factors that affect cost: Quantity, Quality, Budget, Time

5. State the problem
Address the most important components of a design problem in separate statements
Form- all aspect of the status of the existing facility
Function-How it is being used
Economy-All related money matters
Time-Factors such as the aging process, the need for future expansion and/or renovations and the length of the construction schedule

Information to be identified
Goals and objectives
Result-oriented (owner outcome)
Functional (more efficient circulation)
Aesthetic

Details about user requirements
Specific individual user
Group users (number & function)
Public or in-house user (part time & full time)
Job description of user
Vital statistics of user
Personal preference of user
User space location
Window views

Activity requirements
Primary or secondary
Occupancy time (when & where)
Frequency
Head count

Furniture and equipment requirements
Required (new, features)
Dimensions
Location of communication equipment & outlets
Storage and display space (cabinetry & built-in)

Structural elements
Ceiling heights & types
Location of nonbearing partitions
Location and size of doors, windows

Mechanical needs
Location & size of heating diffusers, radiator, and other exposed mechanical equipment
HVAC needs
Quality and amount natural lighting and artificial lighting
Acoustics
Security

Adjacencies requirements
Types: Adjacency Matrix, Folded Adjacency Matrix, Bubble diagram, Stacking diagram

Spaces and square footage requirements
People
Equipment
Function
Secondary

Budget requirement

Time requirement

Consultant reports