INTD 51 the first planning steps program criteria matrix bubble diagrams block plans

program written documents that qualify and quantify the client’s or users’ needs an overview statement detailed, function-by-function written program describing all project needs & concerns diagrams that translate planning relationships into visual terms numerical summaries of spatial, furniture & equipment needs

criteria matrix considers, evaluates and organizes basic program elements quick reference format ensures thoroughness and attention to detail—if referenced regularly excellent evaluation tool to check finished solution’s ability to fulfill program requirements

criteria matrix

criteria matrix

participation activity: criteria matrix …using the provided program complete your criteria matrix what rooms/spaces are required? what are their square footage needs? what adjacencies should you consider? should they be accessed by the public? do they need daylight or a view? privacy? plumbing? are there any other special considerations?

bubble diagrams represents a graphic interpretation of the program information draw a circle for each required space—position on the paper represents a correct or appropriate relationship to the other spaces

bubble diagrams rooms or functions that should be close to one another should be drawn close together spaces that do not require closeness—or may even suffer from being placed in close proximity should be drawn at a distance from one another

bubble diagrams use connecting lines between the circles to indicate travel or circulation patterns between spaces connections should be coded by using heavy or multiple lines for important or heavily traveled connections

bubble diagrams lighter connecting lines where circulation adjacency is less important or less traveled diagram should not be related to building shell should be made quickly and intuitively—don’t worry about mistakes

bubble diagrams

bubble diagrams

bubble diagrams

bubble diagrams

participation activity: bubble diagrams …using the provided program and your criteria matrix, create three different bubble diagrams showing rough spatial requirements and using the following legend:

block plans trial-and-error approach to quickly explore all the planning options create a rough spatial plan without having to draw numerous floor plans—saves time should be free and intuitive, roughly to scale and non-judgmental—record thoughts as you go

block plans should consider: existing main entrance or primary elevators large space requirements plumbing accessibility immediate access to light and air acoustic considerations circulation

block plans

block plans

block plans

block plans

participation activity: block plans …using the provided program, your criteria matrix, and your bubble diagrams, create three different block plans using the building shell as a guide to showing rough spatial requirements and circulation