Space Planning Basics

Preface ix

About the Companion Website xiii

Introduction xv

Chapter 1 Predesign and Context 1

The Built Environmentâs Role 1

Sense of Place 3

Evolving Design Standards 3

Evidence- Based Design (EBD) 4

Human-Centered Design (HCD) 4

Global Context 5

Integrative Design 6

Case or Precedent Studies 8

In Conclusion 9

Additional Resources 9

Related Theories 10

Chapter 2 Health, Wellbeing + Biophilia 13

Health and Wellbeing 13

Elements of Health + Wellbeing 14

Biophilia 18

Integrating Biophilic Elements 24

Attributes + Elements of Biophilia 24

Indirect Experience with Nature 26

Experience of Space and Place 28

In Summary 29

Additional Resources for Further Study 29

Chapter 3 Important Influencing Factors 33

Building Codes 33

Basic ADA Barrier- Free Design Standards 35

Travel and Egress 36

Toilets and Lavatories 39

Furniture Planning and Placement 44

Site, Climate, and Sun Path 45

Sustainable Design Strategies 47

Sustainable Rating or Design Systems 52

Additional Resources for Further Study 56

Chapter 4 Planning Methodology 59

The Synthesis Gap 60

The Synthesis Gap Expanded 62

Criteria Matrix 69

Square Footage Requirements + Prototypical Plan Sketches 71

Completing the Criteria Matrix 73

Variations 78

A Final Note on Planning Methodology 79

Additional Resources 80

Design Program 2Sâ" (3,250 s.f.) 80

Chapter 5 The First Planning Steps 85

Adjacency or Relationship Diagrams 86

Bubble Diagramming 89

Block Planning 92

Additional Resources 96

Chapter 6 The Building Shell and Major Systems 99

Building Shell or Exterior Envelope 100

Structural Systems 101

The Building Configuration 103

Historical and Cultural Considerations 103

Plumbing Systems 105

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Systems 108

Artificial Lighting 111

Acoustics 111

Resilient And Adaptive Design 115

Additional Resources 116

Chapter 7 Vertical Circulation: Stair Design Basics 117

Function, Purpose, and History 118

Stair Design 122

Fire or Emergency Exit Stairs 128

Typical Stair Materials 130

Lighting Considerations 131

Classic Stair Configurations 131

Exterior Stairs 132

Stair Drawing Basics 135

Ramps 138

Elevators 139

Escalators 142

Additional Resources 145

Chapter 8 Developing a Rough Floor Plan 147

Construction Reality 147

Getting Started 148

Start with Plumbing and Structure 149

Major Functions or Spaces Next 150

Circulation Spaces 151

Basic Room Allocations 152

Door Swings 154

Furniture and Equipment Placement 154

Storage and Filing 155

Spatial Quality 156

Objective Review 158

Revisions and Alternate Attempts 160

Refining the Solution for Presentation 161

Refining the Rough Plan 162

Additional Resources 165

Chapter 9 Developing Skills Beyond the Basic Level 167

Larger and More Complex Spaces 167

Programs within Programs 168

Multifloor Projects 170

Evovling Designâ" The Workplace and other Typologies 170

Future Expansion and Phased Construction 171

A Final Note 172

Appendix A: Furniture Library 173

Appendix B: Design Programs and Building Shells 175

Appendix C: Design Exercises 215

Appendix D: Stair Terminology 221

Appendix E: Stair Design Case Studies 223

Index 231