1. Programming
ID 240 Spring 2017

2. Definition
A 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
Involves problem analysis (whereas design is problem synthesis)

3. What it involves…
Gathering information about the client's specific needs
Identifying broader issues of human factors, environmental responsibility and social and cultural influences.
Stating the goals and objectives
Analysis of the existing conditions
Analysis of the aesthetic considerations
Identifying the space needs
Identifying adjacencies
Developing concept statements
Researching code requirements
Identifying budget requirements
Understanding scheduling requirements

4. The programming process
Depending on the scope of the project, a program can range from a few sentences to a large bound document.
The Five Step Process
Establish Goals: most important as they establish the direction of programmatic concepts. You will need to know the objectives the client is trying to achieve.
Collecting and analyzing the facts: There are always many facts to gather. Not only do you have to collect the fact, but you have to organize the facts so it is easy to understand and use.
Uncover and test concepts: develop abstract ideas that solve performance problems (without detailing the physical means used to solve them.) Called a programatic concept
Determine needs: balance desires with realistic parameters (wants are separated with needs) Most want more than they can afford. Focus on quantity, quality, budget and time restraints
State the Problem: What is the essence of the problem? What are the most important aspects of the problem
1). For instance, the goal for a restaurant owner might be to increase revenues by increasing turnover, so the owner may want a design that discourages people from lingering over their meals.
2). Types of facts might include: # of people using the bldg., space adjacencies, existing conditions, equipment needs, anticipated growth, budget, code requirements

5. Four Major Considerations
Form: existing conditions, the physical and psychological environment of the interior and the quality of construction
Function: relates to the people using the space, the activities to be performed there and the relationship of spaces to each other.
Economy: concerns the money, initially cost of the interior and furnishings, the operating costs – life cycle costs
Time: construction schedule

6. Programmatic Concepts vs. Design Concepts
Programmatic Concept is a performance requirement related to methods of solving a problem or satisfying a need.
A design concept is identified later in the process and is a specific physical response that attempts to achieve a programmatic concept and it is determine
Examples Programmatic Concept Statement for retail space and a residential home:
To provide a medium level of security to protect against theft of merchandise without making the security methods obvious.
Because the parents entertain frequently apart from the children’s activities, the design should provide for functional separation of the children’s spaces fro the entertainment areas.
The programmatic concepts identifies and responds to a particular problem (security), narrows the problem (security of property from theft – as apposed to security of people or security from fire) and establishes a way of evaluating the goal (are the security methods obvious or not?)

7. Programmatic Concepts
Priority
Hierarchy
Character
Activity grouping
Relationships
Communication
Separated flow, mixed flow or sequential flow
Orientation
Flexibility
Tolerance
Safety
Energy conservation
Environmental controls
Phasing
Cost Control
Chapter 4 identifies 24 programmatic concepts that tend to recur in all types of buildings. This slide highlights a few considerations. What are the programmatice concepts that might come in to play for our project this semester? (character/ flexibility/ tolerance/cost)

8. Programming Format
Format varies depending on size and complexity of job
Written Document
Should be reviewed and approved by your client
Includes:
Statement of goals and objectives
A list of client requirements
A list of spaces and sq. footages
Survey of existing conditions, budget requirements, time frame
Research summary – applicable human factors considerations
Result-oriented goals: “to increase sales by updating the image of the store”
Functional goals: to improve circulation and personal interaction among departments”
Client requirements; # of people, activities they will engage in, adjacencies, furniture and equipment, special needs, lighting acoustical privacy, flexibility, etc.
Human Factors considerations: Anthropometrics, Ergonomics, Human comfort (acoustics/thermal comfort)

11. Concept Statements

12. WHAT IS A CONCEPT STATEMENT?
a written statement used to convey character (image) concepts.
The point of a design concept is to tell the audience, as efficiently as possible, about the designer's approach to solve the design problem.
It should address what you will do to solve the design problem

13. Concepts are determined on a case-by-case basis when the particulars of a project are known.
Concepts can be driven by function, desired image or brand characteristics. Ask yourself, what is the driving factor ?
The main concepts for highly creative environments may be driven by style, image or theme.
Other concepts may be more pragmatic and address relationships, circulation, workflow etc.

14. Four Common problems
Statements that regurgitate the project goals from the program.
Statements that state the obvious.
Statements that use many adjectives without really saying much.
Statements that are lengthy descriptions of every single feature of the project.

15. What makes a good concept statement?
They should speak more about the design solution than the design problem.
They should be selective
They are economical

16. Speak about the design solution
Ask this question: Does this statement tell me anything about the approach to the design solution?
It should not define the problem but should rather state the solution.
Concept statements should talk about the designers response to a problem with ideas about how to achieve these.
Answer the question "how".

17. Selective Don't try to address every single issue.
Assess the design problem and select the driving forces.
You may find only 1-2 driving forces

18. Economical Pack in a lot of information into a brief statement
Slim down your concept through editing
A few sentences
Written in future tense
Not in first person (“I”) and also avoid using the word “you”.

19. Goals: Concept: Pleasing Aesthetics Incorporate Technology
Human Comfort
Sustainability
Concept:
The Dean’s Suite for the College of Science and Technology will be transformed into a technologically advanced office suite that not only improves function and comfort, but also incorporates sustainable materials. The new color palate will consist of jewel tone blues mixed with golds that will infuse the new branding package developed by the university. Medium cherry wood tones will be introduced in the furnishings and plantation blinds, and will be mixed with a darker luxury vinyl wood flooring, plush carpet and indirect LED lighting that will create an inviting atmosphere. The break area will feature a large built-in booth with warm accent lighting creating a retreat for office workers. Lastly, the conference room will feature clean, horizontal lines in the furnishings and will incorporate the latest technology built into the teleconferencing table.