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Anthropometrics is the measure of the size, proportions and range of motion of the human body |
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Plural for addendum, a document that modifies the bidding documents.
A designer will issue the addenda to all bidders no less than four days before bids are due. This gives all bidders a chance to change their proposals if necessary. |
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| is when a company uses false or misleading language, marketing, statistics etc. to make it seem as though they are engaging in eco-friendly practices. |
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The Standard Methods of Measurement (ANSI/BOMA Z65.1 – 2010) as its standard for measuring rentable area in new and existing office buildings.
This method is used for estimating cost per square foot for commercial tenants. |
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| is an acronym for Indoor Air Quality, an important consideration in sustainable interiors. |
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| What is The International Facility Association (IFMA) used for? |
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This association uses the Standard Practice for Building Floor Area Measurements for Facility Management (ASTM E1836) as its standard for measuring commercial spaces.
This method is used for space planning and space management purposes. |
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[image] Its unit is measured in lumens per square meter, lm/m² or lux.
More simply put – it is a measure of the amount of light hitting a surface. |
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| What is impact insulation class? |
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This term rates the ability of a floor or ceiling to block the sound of impacts from the room above, ex. high heels on the floor above being heard in the room below.
The rating is from 25-65 with 25-55 a typical range for most construction. |
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It is a synthetic fiber that is soft, strong, and resilient. Modacrylic is easy to dye, retains it shape, dries quickly and is resistant to chemicals, solvents and mildew.
Fabrics made from modacrylic are resilient but prone to pilling and matting. Interior design use includes rugs and carpets. |
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| What does a Fire Damper do? |
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| It is placed in ductwork and will close if heat is detected, and restrict the passage of fire. |
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| It is the characteristic of a fabric to resist ignition and to self-extinguish if ignited. |
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| What is Flame retardant mean? |
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| A chemical, process, or other treatment applied to reduce flammability or make a product or finish |
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| What does flooring radiant panel test (ASTM E648) do? |
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| This test measures a carpet’s ability to spread flame in a corridor or exit way when a fully developed fire is nearby. This test also measures the distance of any flame spread that occurs. |
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| What does Kelvin Measure? |
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| is a measure of the color temperature of light sources (how warm or cool it appears). |
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What is the Net Area of a space?
What is the Rentable Area of a space?
What is the Gross Area? |
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| Net Area is sometimes called net assignable area, or the area of each programmed space. It is the space a client needs for their specific program functions like offices, work rooms or conference rooms. It does not include the space needed for circulation, partitions or building amenities, like restrooms.[image] SEE RED AREA |
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| What is the Rentable Area of a space? |
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| The lobby or reception area may be a programmed space for a doctor's office, but for a multi-tenant office building, that space may be shared, and be calculated as part of this area[image] RENTABLE IS IN BLUE |
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| This [image]area includes exterior wall thickness, and all vertical penetrations (mechanical/electrical, plumbing, elevator shafts, stairwells, etc.), as well as basements and attached garages. SEE GREEN |
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| What does Noise Reduction Coefficient, NRC do? |
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It measures the ability of a material to absorb sound. An NRC value of 0.2 is considered reflective, and a value greater than 0.2 is considered sound absorbing.
NRC is typically used to measure sound absorption for floors, ceilings and wall assemblies. |
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| A quick concept sketch or a rough drawing, doodle, or diagram used early in the schematic design process to represent a design concept. The classic “napkin sketch”. |
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| The process of taking measurements and scaling dimensions from photographs using associated photogrammetry software. |
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| In a commercial building the _______ is the space between the dropped ceiling and the structural ceiling or floor above. It can contain lighting housings, wiring or cables, HVAC ducting, and sprinkler systems. |
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| What do Scoping provisions Do? |
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| These provisions deal with accessibility codes. Scoping provisions help account for any differences between federal ADA, IBC, state regulations, and other codes and standards. They tell the designer how many accessible elements must be provided and help with code compliance. |
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| Liner within wall cavity as part of reducing sound transmission, sound barrier. |
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| What does sequential flow? |
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| This is a programmatic concept describing a situation in which events or processes must occur in a specific order with regard to people and/or objects. |
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| What is a smoke density test (ASTM E662)? |
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| This test measures the amount of smoke given off by a material that is burning or smoldering. The material is tested when it begins to smolder and again when a flame source is added. |
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| A Trombe wall is used to reduce the use of a building's heating and cooling systems through passive solar design.[image] |
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| What is a NFPA 701 (vertical ignition test) |
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| Measures the flammability of draperies, curtains and other window treatments. |
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| Measured in candela per square meter, is the perception of brightness of the light reflected off the surface. |
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