Programming Document Overview:

In order to design in the most intelligent and responsible manner, it is necessary to research and assemble a body of information relating to the historical background, anticipated use, and potential models for the project in question.  This information is essential to achieving the most successful design, and will be an important resource during the development of your individual project. 
The subsequent pages in this document describe the specific objectives and requirements as you develop your individual programming document over the next 4 weeks.

Contents of the Programming Document:

The programming document will serve both as a framework for your semester’s studies and as the foundation for your final studio documentation.  All submitted documents to be 8½”x11”, stapled, with 8½”x14” or 11”x17” foldout pages as necessary or appropriate.

1. Introduction
• Mission Statement, Design Goals, & Objectives
• Concept Statement
2. Research
• Precedent Studies
• Site Analysis & Documentation
• Primary Code Research (Life Safety Codes, ADA, Anthropometric, Ergonomic, etc.)
• Supplemental Code Research (Lighting, Acoustics, etc.)
3. Area of Focus
• Program Analysis / Space Requirements
• Site Selection Analysis
• Bubble Diagrams / Adjacency Diagrams

Programming Document Deadlines (Fall 2008):

Week 2:
    Tue Sep 9    Precedent Studies (identify three initial precedents)
        Mission & Concept Statement (first draft deadline)
    Thu Sep 11    Program Analysis (first draft deadline space & equipment requirements)
        Site Analysis (teams announced)
Week 3:
    Tue Sep 16    Site Analysis (team presentations, deadline)
        Mission & Concept Statement (second draft deadline)
    Thu Sep 18    Program Analysis (second draft deadline itemized space requirements)
        Site Analysis (individual selection and analysis)
        Precedent Studies (identify two additional site related precedents)
Week 4:
    Tue Sep 23    Final Programming Document Due (completed & revised document due)
    Thu Sep 25    AutoCAD site documentation due