Ballast PA Practice Exam question
Posted:
Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:11 amby lanqier
Hi, all dreamcatchers! 10 days before exam and in need of Help! Sincerely appreciate it if somebody can shed light on the two questions in Ballast Exam of Programming and Analysis. Both are about layout of building volume and parking in given sites. And I have the correct answer as well as my own answer posted below (w/ important info highlighted). Appreciated it!
Re: Ballast PA Practice Exam question
Posted:
Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:24 amby Coach
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What makes sense to me in their answer is leaving open space on collector street side to blend in better with other setbacks and provide a buffer to the new taller building. Also, while open space would normally be better on the south, the neighboring 3-story bldg negates that.
What doesn't make sense is the office entrance. IMO, they placed it in the 3rd best location. I think east is best, not only because of parking access, but also to maximize retail storefront on streets. West would be the worst entrance location.
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Staff location in your solution places most of plaza in shade and crowds pedestrian access.
I have no idea what hotspot refers to because nothing in the write-up mentions services.