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Sufficient client inputs was already

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acquired through series of

discussions with the client. (planner
has enough knowledge on the
process of soliciting client inputs) people.clarkson.edu

The planner has “initial idea” on the

usual space requirements of the
project based on general
architectural principles.
Sources: Architectural Theories of Design by George Salvan; A home in the World by Martine
and Caroline Laffon and Forms, Space and Order by Francis DK CHing.
www.axp.mdx.ac.uk/~luke3/photo1/
casabere.html
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The planner has enough knowledge

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on ergonomics, anthropometrics,
furniture and fixture sizes, and basic
principles of interior design,
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The planner understand the concept

of functional grouping and zoning.

Sources: Architectural Theories of Design by George Salvan; A home in the World by Martine
and Caroline Laffon and Forms, Space and Order by Francis DK CHing.
www.axp.mdx.ac.uk/~luke3/photo1/
casabere.html
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The planner has established design

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philosophy.

The planner has positive attitude and

extraordinary patience in undertaking people.clarkson.edu

the tedious and confusing paths of

space programming.

Sources: Architectural Theories of Design by George Salvan; A home in the World by Martine
and Caroline Laffon and Forms, Space and Order by Francis DK CHing.
www.axp.mdx.ac.uk/~luke3/photo1/
casabere.html
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List down all the necessary inputs from

the client as to desired style, spaces (at
least the initial), budget, etc. Normally www.joannalit.com

upon having client inputs, architectural

spaces may be initially perceived through
the planner’s design philosophy.

Sources: Architectural Theories of Design by George Salvan; A home in the World by Martine
and Caroline Laffon and Forms, Space and Order by Francis DK CHing.
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INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE www.aap.cornell.edu

ASKED FROM THE CLIENT?

1. Occupants Background
2. Budget www.joannalit.com

3. Project Lot and Location

4. Desired Design Motif of the
Owner
5. Special Spaces
6. Project’s Operation System (if
business edifice)
Sources: Architectural Theories of Design by George Salvan; A home in the World by Martine
and Caroline Laffon and Forms, Space and Order by Francis DK CHing.
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The planner shall check on published

materials; consult resource persons and
review related projects to gather www.joannalit.com

information that may be of help in the

process of space programming (normally,
this process is being done simultaneously
with research on the possible building
forms, utilities and materials).

Sources: Architectural Theories of Design by George Salvan; A home in the World by Martine
and Caroline Laffon and Forms, Space and Order by Francis DK CHing.
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The planner shall prepare a table or list

of probable architectural spaces based on
client’s inputs, related literature, www.joannalit.com

published materials and information

from resource persons.

Sources: Architectural Theories of Design by George Salvan; A home in the World by Martine
and Caroline Laffon and Forms, Space and Order by Francis DK CHing.
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Planner shall validate the initially

perceived spaces in reference to the
activities, budget and desire of the client. www.joannalit.com

Data on site analysis may likewise be

needed in the process since it may
significantly influence the validation
process.

Sources: Architectural Theories of Design by George Salvan; A home in the World by Martine
and Caroline Laffon and Forms, Space and Order by Francis DK CHing.
projectmanila.com
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After the validation, sizing and determination of

the “number of units” of certain spaces shall be
done.

Normally the number of units of spaces is being based on the www.joannalit.com

occupants load rate. Although sometimes, the number may be
influenced by some significant considerations.

Sizing on the other hand may be influenced by the number of

activity within certain space as well as the possible sizes of
furniture which the client may want. However, in most cases,
architects is being given the freedom to decide and/ or
suggest.

Sources: Architectural Theories of Design by George Salvan; A home in the World by Martine
and Caroline Laffon and Forms, Space and Order by Francis DK CHing.
projectmanila.com
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In the process of doing the space programming,

it is better to consider the conceptualization of
plumbing, electrical, artificial ventilation, and
other significant building utility system in
preparation for the juxtaposition and horizontal www.joannalit.com

arrangement of spaces.

Sources: Architectural Theories of Design by George Salvan; A home in the World by Martine
and Caroline Laffon and Forms, Space and Order by Francis DK CHing.
projectmanila.com
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Bubble diagramming interrelationship analysis

and circulatory diagram shall follow the utility
system conceptualization. This process will
determine the possible arrangement of spaces in
relation to site data and utility system. www.joannalit.com

Sources: Architectural Theories of Design by George Salvan; A home in the World by Martine
and Caroline Laffon and Forms, Space and Order by Francis DK CHing.
projectmanila.com
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Floor plan scheming or Plotting the spaces and

sizing of circulatory elements shall follow the
bubble diagramming, interrelationship analysis
and circulatory analysis. In this step, the most
important consideration is the establishment of www.joannalit.com

vertical structural system as well as the

conceptualization of construction system and
building envelope and even the building form
itself.

Sources: Architectural Theories of Design by George Salvan; A home in the World by Martine
and Caroline Laffon and Forms, Space and Order by Francis DK CHing.
projectmanila.com
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After plotting, evaluation shall be done setting

scenarios (normally occupancy flow, emergency
situations, or occupant overflow instances) to
determine whether the elements of circulation
and other support amenities were properly laid www.joannalit.com

down.

Sources: Architectural Theories of Design by George Salvan; A home in the World by Martine
and Caroline Laffon and Forms, Space and Order by Francis DK CHing.
projectmanila.com
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The last process is basically the preparation of

space articulation strategies in preparation for
the take over of interior designer. In this
process, the relationship of the plan to the
building form shall be the climax. www.joannalit.com

Sources: Architectural Theories of Design by George Salvan; A home in the World by Martine
and Caroline Laffon and Forms, Space and Order by Francis DK CHing.
projectmanila.com
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Sources: Architectural Theories of Design by George Salvan; A home in the World by Martine
and Caroline Laffon and Forms, Space and Order by Francis DK CHing.
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