Arch 413-Functional Grouping & Zoning
Arch 413-Functional Grouping & Zoning
Structures are built to be used and the purpose is defeated unless people can go easily and directly from one area to another & unless the related areas are adjacent to each other. Solving problems in Architectural Design begins with the familiar study of plan elements.
Dining
Kitchen
2. Similarity in general rule (function, etc.) 3. Related to departments (goals & systems)
Recovery
BABIES
Nursery
Delivery NURSES
DELIVERY SUITE
Lockers/ Lounge
DOCTORS
Nurses station
MOTHERS
Labor Room
4. Sequence in time
CHECKING IN
Enter garage
Check car
Get ticket
Exit by foot
PARKING GARAGE
5. Required environments
BEST VIEW GOOD VIEW
NO VIEW
i.e. NEED FOR VIEW
6. Types of effects produced 7. Relative proximity to building 8. Relatedness to core activities 9. Characteristics of people involved 10.Volume of people involved
i.e. NEED FOR VIEW
11.Extent of man or machine involvement 12.Degree of Emergency or Critical situation 13.Frequency of Activity Occurrence 14.Duration of Activities
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