Conceptual to Schematic Design (Bubble Diagram/ Floor Plans)

What describes the graphic language of bubble diagrams? Meaning how are bubble diagrams represented?

• They indicate what functions/spaces (circles) should be near each other in order for your building to offer functionality.

• A mind map or concept map – that shows features in relative size and proximity to each other.

• Depict the program in the form of circles and ovals shown in a floor plan format.

• Conveys information that tells you the spaces of the building, their functions, relationships, and the circulation patterns

A ___________A mind map or concept map – that shows features in relative size and proximity to each other. It also conveys information that tells you the spaces of the building, their functions, relationships, and the circulation patterns

• Floor Plan

• Template

• Bubble Diagram

• Map

What is a reason for architects and interior designers to use a bubble diagram?

• Uses bubble diagrams for space planning and organization at the preliminary phase of the design process.

• Indicates what functions/spaces (circles) should be near each other in order for your building to offer functionality.

• Tells you the spaces of the building, their functions, relationships, and the circulation patterns.

• Translates the program into a strategy or form.

The bubbles share an entryway or shared space within two or more spaces.....

• Parallel

• Adjacency

• Proximity

• Adjoining

Defines the common needs, working spatial relationships and their relative importance.

• Parallel

• Adjacency

• Proximity

• Adjoining

Architects solve problems through __________

• The Client

• Graphic Language

• Bubble diagrams

• Design

The floor plan consist of:

• Lines

• Dimensions and Annotations

• Symbols

• All of the above

True or False: Floor plans for Residential drawings are generally drawn using 1/4" = 1' scale.

• True

• False

The __________________ view of the building helps communicate the overall appearance of style

• Client

• Interior

• Exterior

• Architecture

Defines as the closeness of one space to another.

• Parallel

• Adjacency

• Proximity

• Adjoining