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What are 7 principles that the Center for Excellence in Universal Design has suggested: - ✔✔(1)
Equitable use - design is useful and sellable to people with diverse abilities
(2) Flexibility in use - the design benefits a wide range of preferences and abilities
(3) Simple and intuitive - use of the design is easy to understand, refardless of the users experience,
knowledge, language skills, or concentration level
(4) Perceptible information - the design is easily communicated to the user
(5) Tolerance for error - the design reduces hazards and the consequences if an accident occurs
(6) Low physical effort - the design can be used efficiently and comfortably with minimum fatigue
(7) Appropriate size and space - there is enough size/space provided for approach, reach, and function,
regardless of body size, posture, or mobility
What is an orthographic view type? - ✔✔This is a view when all objects rectangular faces are parallel to
the picture plane.
What are the 3 types of axonometric drawings? - ✔✔These 3 types of drawings are:
- isometric
- dimetric
- trimetric
What is an isometric drawing? - ✔✔In this drawing the 3 principal axes make equal angles (30 degrees)
with the picture plane. All lengths are equal.
What is a dimetric drawing? - ✔✔In this drawing the 2 principal axes make equal angles with the picture
plane, and 2 lengths are equal. Objects can be rotated at various angles.
What are 2 types of oblique drawing? - ✔✔2 types of this drawing include:
- elevation
- plan
,What is an oblique elevation drawing? - ✔✔In this drawing, the face (elevation) of the object is parallel
to the picture plane. Depths are usually reduced in ratio.
What is an oblique plan drawing? - ✔✔In this drawing, the top view (or plan) of the object is parallel to
the picture plane. Heights are usually reduced.
What are 2 types of paraline drawings and what does paraline mean? - ✔✔2 types of this drawing are:
- oblique
- axonometric
This means parallel lines remain parallel to each other.
What are 3 types of perspective drawings and what does perspective mean? - ✔✔3 types of this
drawing are:
- one point
- two point
- three point
These drawings have parallel lines that appear to converge to vanishing points.
What is a one point perspective? - ✔✔In this drawing, one face is parallel to the picture plane. Projector
lines converge to one point.
What is a two point perspective? - ✔✔In this drawing, vertical faces are at an angle to the picture plane.
Projector lines coverage to two points.
What is a three point perspective? - ✔✔In this drawing, vertical faces are at an angle to the picture
plane. Projector lines converge to 3 points.
,What are 3 commonalities of isometric, plan obliques and elevation obliques? - ✔✔- all vertical lines
remain vertical
- all parallel lines remain parallel
- all lines parallel to the XYZ axes can be drawn to scale
What does axonometric mean? - ✔✔"Measurable along the axes"
These drawings include 3 axes that relate to width, depth, and height. Each line drawn parallel to theses
axes is drawn at an exact scale with the true length of the object depicted. The _________ projection
system consists of 3 primary views: isometric, dimetric, and trimetric. These views are distinguished by
the degree of variation visible of the principal faces of the object. In the isometric view, all faces
represent true scales. The latter two systems show one or more faces in a reduced scale.
Net Area - ✔✔Includes workspaces (office and workstation), dedicated support (conference rooms,
supply rooms, etc), shared support (shared copier rooms, break rooms, etc) and special mission critical
support spaces (evidence rooms, labs, courtrooms, etc)
Measure to the centerline of interior partitions of a space. Total net area is calculated by adding
together all programmed areas.
Circulation Area - ✔✔Can be broken into 2 types: primary and secondary. Primary circulation is the main
route connecting the building code and the common spaces, such as elevator lobbies, exit stairs, and
core toilets. Secondary circulation is the aisles between individual and support spaces.
Based on the ratio of enclosed spaces to open spaces, a circulation multiplier is estimated and applied to
the total net area to determine the circulation area.
Circulation Area = NSF x (circulation multiplier -1)
Usable Area (USF) - ✔✔Includes net area and circulation area, but excludes building code and common
spaces such as elevators, exit stairs, mechanical rooms and core toilets. For multi tenant floors, common
building corridors are excluded from usable area and instead are included in the rentable area.
, Measure the area enclosed between the finished surface of the office area side of corridors and the
dominant portion of the exterior walls or vertical penetrations.
USF = NSF + Circulation Area
Rentable Area (RSF) - ✔✔Usable area and building common spaces, such as the building lobbies, egress
corridors, service spaces (mechanical/electrical, toilet, janitorial, etc) and loading docks. Excisions major
vertical penetrations, such as stairwells, elevators, and major shaft spaces.
Add the usable area to building common spaces while excluding major vertical penetrations.
Gross Area (GSF) - ✔✔Includes exterior wall thickness, and all vertical penetrations
(mechanical/electrical, plumbing, elevator shafts, stairwells, etc) as well as basements, garages, and
penthouses. Excludes parking lots and loading docks outside the building line.
MeSure to the outside finished surface of permanent putter building walls.
Name a few ways an interior designer can reduce the power of lighting by designing Engert wise
systems? - ✔✔- automatic lighting in occasionally used spaces
- non-emergency lighting on timers
- daylight responsive controls for spaces within 15 ft of natural lighting
- energy efficient equipment
- highly reflective finishes
Name a few ways designers can work with an MEP consultant and other specialized trades to reduce
mechanical energy use. - ✔✔- don't specify components with CFC based refrigerants
- use displacement ventilation in new construction
- specify personal temperature controls and flexible underfloor wiring, when possible
- specify low flow fixtures and other strategies to reduce water consumption
&Verified | 2024-2025 | 100% Score
What are 7 principles that the Center for Excellence in Universal Design has suggested: - ✔✔(1)
Equitable use - design is useful and sellable to people with diverse abilities
(2) Flexibility in use - the design benefits a wide range of preferences and abilities
(3) Simple and intuitive - use of the design is easy to understand, refardless of the users experience,
knowledge, language skills, or concentration level
(4) Perceptible information - the design is easily communicated to the user
(5) Tolerance for error - the design reduces hazards and the consequences if an accident occurs
(6) Low physical effort - the design can be used efficiently and comfortably with minimum fatigue
(7) Appropriate size and space - there is enough size/space provided for approach, reach, and function,
regardless of body size, posture, or mobility
What is an orthographic view type? - ✔✔This is a view when all objects rectangular faces are parallel to
the picture plane.
What are the 3 types of axonometric drawings? - ✔✔These 3 types of drawings are:
- isometric
- dimetric
- trimetric
What is an isometric drawing? - ✔✔In this drawing the 3 principal axes make equal angles (30 degrees)
with the picture plane. All lengths are equal.
What is a dimetric drawing? - ✔✔In this drawing the 2 principal axes make equal angles with the picture
plane, and 2 lengths are equal. Objects can be rotated at various angles.
What are 2 types of oblique drawing? - ✔✔2 types of this drawing include:
- elevation
- plan
,What is an oblique elevation drawing? - ✔✔In this drawing, the face (elevation) of the object is parallel
to the picture plane. Depths are usually reduced in ratio.
What is an oblique plan drawing? - ✔✔In this drawing, the top view (or plan) of the object is parallel to
the picture plane. Heights are usually reduced.
What are 2 types of paraline drawings and what does paraline mean? - ✔✔2 types of this drawing are:
- oblique
- axonometric
This means parallel lines remain parallel to each other.
What are 3 types of perspective drawings and what does perspective mean? - ✔✔3 types of this
drawing are:
- one point
- two point
- three point
These drawings have parallel lines that appear to converge to vanishing points.
What is a one point perspective? - ✔✔In this drawing, one face is parallel to the picture plane. Projector
lines converge to one point.
What is a two point perspective? - ✔✔In this drawing, vertical faces are at an angle to the picture plane.
Projector lines coverage to two points.
What is a three point perspective? - ✔✔In this drawing, vertical faces are at an angle to the picture
plane. Projector lines converge to 3 points.
,What are 3 commonalities of isometric, plan obliques and elevation obliques? - ✔✔- all vertical lines
remain vertical
- all parallel lines remain parallel
- all lines parallel to the XYZ axes can be drawn to scale
What does axonometric mean? - ✔✔"Measurable along the axes"
These drawings include 3 axes that relate to width, depth, and height. Each line drawn parallel to theses
axes is drawn at an exact scale with the true length of the object depicted. The _________ projection
system consists of 3 primary views: isometric, dimetric, and trimetric. These views are distinguished by
the degree of variation visible of the principal faces of the object. In the isometric view, all faces
represent true scales. The latter two systems show one or more faces in a reduced scale.
Net Area - ✔✔Includes workspaces (office and workstation), dedicated support (conference rooms,
supply rooms, etc), shared support (shared copier rooms, break rooms, etc) and special mission critical
support spaces (evidence rooms, labs, courtrooms, etc)
Measure to the centerline of interior partitions of a space. Total net area is calculated by adding
together all programmed areas.
Circulation Area - ✔✔Can be broken into 2 types: primary and secondary. Primary circulation is the main
route connecting the building code and the common spaces, such as elevator lobbies, exit stairs, and
core toilets. Secondary circulation is the aisles between individual and support spaces.
Based on the ratio of enclosed spaces to open spaces, a circulation multiplier is estimated and applied to
the total net area to determine the circulation area.
Circulation Area = NSF x (circulation multiplier -1)
Usable Area (USF) - ✔✔Includes net area and circulation area, but excludes building code and common
spaces such as elevators, exit stairs, mechanical rooms and core toilets. For multi tenant floors, common
building corridors are excluded from usable area and instead are included in the rentable area.
, Measure the area enclosed between the finished surface of the office area side of corridors and the
dominant portion of the exterior walls or vertical penetrations.
USF = NSF + Circulation Area
Rentable Area (RSF) - ✔✔Usable area and building common spaces, such as the building lobbies, egress
corridors, service spaces (mechanical/electrical, toilet, janitorial, etc) and loading docks. Excisions major
vertical penetrations, such as stairwells, elevators, and major shaft spaces.
Add the usable area to building common spaces while excluding major vertical penetrations.
Gross Area (GSF) - ✔✔Includes exterior wall thickness, and all vertical penetrations
(mechanical/electrical, plumbing, elevator shafts, stairwells, etc) as well as basements, garages, and
penthouses. Excludes parking lots and loading docks outside the building line.
MeSure to the outside finished surface of permanent putter building walls.
Name a few ways an interior designer can reduce the power of lighting by designing Engert wise
systems? - ✔✔- automatic lighting in occasionally used spaces
- non-emergency lighting on timers
- daylight responsive controls for spaces within 15 ft of natural lighting
- energy efficient equipment
- highly reflective finishes
Name a few ways designers can work with an MEP consultant and other specialized trades to reduce
mechanical energy use. - ✔✔- don't specify components with CFC based refrigerants
- use displacement ventilation in new construction
- specify personal temperature controls and flexible underfloor wiring, when possible
- specify low flow fixtures and other strategies to reduce water consumption
