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Advanced Technical Drawing - Architecture

Study Questions for Step 2

1. Why is it difficult to design a building for general commercial use?
2. What are the major differences between commercial structures and residential buildings?
3. List the six primary factors that influence differences between commercial and residential design criteria?
4. List the steps or phases that are followed in the "Design Process" for commercial buildings:
5. What information is provided in a "Statement of Problem" for a commercial design project?
6. What is the purpose of the "Project Analysis" for a commercial design project?
7. List the seven catagories of information contained in a "Project Analysis":
8. List and describe the four basic areas of a small commercial building:
9. Which group of occupants should be given the most consideration when studying the "traffic flow" in a commercial building? Explain your answer.
10. Why is the location of storage space of major importance?
11. When is a dining area a necessity in the layout of a building?
12. Where is the best location for a mechanical area?
13. What are two factors to consider when placing a building on a piece of property?
14. What two factors influence the amount and placement of parking spaces for a commercial building?
15. What two factors influence the size and placement of restroom facilities for a commercial building?
16. What two factors influence the size and type of entrance space for a commercial building?
17. What two factors influence the size and placement of hallways for a commercial building?
18. How does the sun and wind affect the placement of a structure on a piece of land?
19. What three factors influence the amount and placement of landscaping for a commercial building?
20. What is the difference between "Community Design Restrictions" and "Zoning Restrictions"?
21. What are "Building Codes" and what information do they provide?
22. What information should be included on "Layout Sketches" of rooms and workspaces?
    

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