Is reviewing building and zoning codes part of programming?

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Is reviewing building and zoning codes part of programming?

Postby Anob » Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:22 pm

Read different sources saying different things. Ballast and Professional Practice both states the code research is not part of programming but Problem Seeking states that the more info you know upfront will help guide your decisions moving forward. Would it not make sense to review codes for a speculative project while doing programming research ?
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Re: Is reviewing building and zoning codes part of programmi

Postby hnQ_9999 » Fri Apr 07, 2017 11:50 am

Anob wrote:...the more info you know upfront ...


This should be your hint.
To answer yr question, Yes.
(For example, knowing code defined-story/height limit will
help your Stacking Diagram works better. Or Occupancy-A
limit distance to Discharge will help Spatial Diagram works better, etc.)
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Re: Is reviewing building and zoning codes part of programmi

Postby danieljahn » Sun May 21, 2017 12:02 pm

Gang Chen examination questions also excludes zoning and codes form Programming:

17. Which of the following is not a part of architectural programming? Check the two that apply.
a. Flunctional and operational requirements
b. scoping
c. decion-making processes
d. codes and regulations
e. geotechnical surveys

The answers are d and e.

23. Which of the following are essential elements for architectural programming? Check the three that apply.
a. Topography
b. project type
c. goals and objectives
d. quantitative requirements
e. vegetation and wildlife
f. zoning requirements.

The answers are supposedly b, c, and d.

Are these just bad questions?
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Re: Is reviewing building and zoning codes part of programmi

Postby markjarv » Wed May 24, 2017 11:52 am

I see the answer to your question as no. Programming, you are just gathering information about what the owner is looking for (eg. type of use, employees, owner wants bigger office space then manager, etc.). When you start looking at code and zoning at the programming stage, you are essentially designing (schematic design). You may be creating problems or looking for problems that does not exist at this stage.
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Re: Is reviewing building and zoning codes part of programmi

Postby Coach » Wed May 24, 2017 2:12 pm

I believe codes and ordinances are part of programming, but you should go by what AHPP and Problem Seeking say.
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