Architectural Research and Programming

Question bank

1. What is Architectural programming? Enlist the stages of Architectural programming explaining one in detail.
2. Explain the guidelines to be kept in mind while writing a great performance requirement.
3. Explain the concept of Research Methodology in Architecture. Describe its importance and application for
Architectural Thesis.
4. Explain issue based programming.
5. Differentiate programmatic concepts and design concepts
6. Explain the importance of Goals of architectural programming while formulating the problem statement for
any design project.
7. Explain in Detail Post Occupancy Evaluation
8. Explain the four considerations of programming while maintaining a comprehensive approach in design
9. Define Architectural Research and Programming and explain why it is necessary as first step before architect
begins to design.
10. Write short note on any two of the following:
a) Methodology of data collection from primary and secondary sources.
b) Importance of preparing brown cards.
c) Electronic presentation of data and its inference.
d) Significance of Post Occupancy Evaluation.

11. Enlist and describe in brief different techniques used for Architectural Programming.
12. Write a note of Architectural programming for any one of academic project of your choice.
13. Describe five steps of Architectural Programming in details.
14. What do you mean by ‘Architectural Research’? Explain the significance of ‘Research’ in Architecture.
15. Explain the Concept, Need & Scope of Architectural Programming
16. Answer the following:
1. Enlist the objectives of Architectural research.
2. Enlist and Explain the Principles of Programming with reference to projects in architecture.
17. Explain the following:
a. Analysis & Questionnaire
b. Evaluation & synthesis
18. Answer the following:
a. Data Collection & Interpretation
b. Inferences & Presentation
19. What is the role of architectural programming in an architectural project?
20. What is the significance of architectural research for an architectural project?
21. What are the different stages of carrying out an architectural research?
22. Explain any two of the followings:
a) Research Methodology b) Hypothesis c) Literature review d) Methods of data collection
23. Which steps of architectural programming would you like to follow for your architectural thesis project?
24. Explain the importance & application of Architectural Programming techniques.
25. Which principles of architectural programming must be followed in an architectural practice?
26. State the types of the qualitative and quantitative research. What is the difference between qualitative and
quantitative research?
27. Explain the significance and process of post occupancy evaluation of a building with a suitable example.
28. State the objectives of architectural programming
29. State post occupancy evaluation with a suitable example.
30. Write an architectural program for design project of your choice.
31. Write short notes (any two):
(a) Techniques of architectural programming (b) Principles of architectural programming (c) Importance of
questionnaires and analysis in architectural research
32. Explain in detail post occupancy evaluation of a building with a suitable example of your choice.
33. Explain the methodology of Architectural programming
34. Explain the following
a. Data Collection & Interpretation b. Questionnaire & Analysis c. Evaluation & Synthesis d. Presentation &
inferences
35. State the significance of Architectural research and programming in evolving pre-design concept and
decision making.
36. Describe typical programming activities with appropriate schedule
37. Explain issue based programming.
38. Explain the four considerations of programming while maintaining a comprehensive approach in design.
39. Explain the importance of Goals of architectural programming while formulating the problem statement for
any design project.