SPACE AND FORM – User

Requirements
The first step in any space delivery project is to
define the requirements of the occupants
—a process called space programming or
architectural programming.
Space programming includes identifying
problems and needs, then providing the right
amount and type of space, equipment, and
furniture needed to function efficiently.
• Architectural programming is part of the
pre-development phase of a building
project.

• It is the research and decision-making

process that brings together your list of
building wants and needs, ultimately
identifying the scope of work to be
designed.
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Size as
Area Adjustment Adjustment Assum Total
Space/Descri Capa Area Total Area Assumed Actual Referren per
Quantity per for for ed Actual
ption city Required Required Width Area ce referenc
Occup furniture Circulation Length Area
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ant

Space 1

Space 2

Space 3

Space 4
 PROGRAMMING

Design Requirements Phase:

DETERMINING AREA REQUIREMENTS

Determining the Total Net Building Area

Calculating Total (Gross) Building Area Required

Checking the Gross Area Estimate

PROGRAMMING

ADJACENCY ANALYSIS:

Describing the relationships among the

individual spaces
(Adjacency Matrix)
Current Condition Analysis

The Rule of Five

Sun, P.P, Programming, International Islamic University Malaysia., 2009
Current Condition Analysis

INPATIENT – Blue
DIAGNOSTIC & TREATMENT – Red
OUTPATIENT & AMBULATORY – Orange
PUBLIC & ADMINISTRATIVE – Yellow
SUPPORT - Green

Sun, P.P, Programming, International Islamic University Malaysia., 2009

Thank you!