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

2. 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

3. 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

4. criteria matrix

5. criteria matrix

6. 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?

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. bubble diagrams

12. bubble diagrams

13. bubble diagrams

14. bubble diagrams

15. 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:

16. 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

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

18. block plans

19. block plans

20. block plans

21. block plans

22. 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