ARCH 316 RP 1

Metric conversions
1 centimeter = 10 millimeters 1 cm = 10 mm
1 meter = 100 centimeters 1m = 100 cm
1 kilometer = 1000 meters 1km = 1000 m

standard conversions
1 foot = 12 inches 1 ft = 12 in
1 yard = 3 feet 1 yd = 3 ft
1 yard = 36 inches 1 yd = 36 in
1 mile = 1760 yards 1 mi = 1760 yd

Metric to standard conversions

1 millimeter = 0.03937 inches 1 mm = 0.03937 iin
1 centimeter = 0.39370 inches 1 cm = 0.39370 ft
1 meter = 39.37008 inches 1m = 39.37008 in
1 meter = 3.28024 feet 1m = 3.28024 yd
1 meter = 1.09361 yards 1m = 1.09361 yd
1 kilometer = 1093.6133 yards 1 km = 1093.6133 yd
1 kilometer = 0.62137 miles 1 km = 0.62137 yd

standard to metric conversions

1 inch = 2.54 centimeters 1 ft = 12 in
1 foot = 30.48 centimeters 1 yd = 3 ft
1 yard = 91.44 centimeters 1 yd = 36 in
1 yard = 0.9144 meters 1 mi = 1760 yd
1 mile = 1609.334 meters 1 mi = 1760 yd
1 mile = 1.609344 kilometers 1 mi = 1760 yd
ARCH 312 RP 1
1. PRE-DESIGN SERVICES
Pre-design is the first steps to a property development. In this phase the owner and
architect establish and analyze a set of conditions and research that will establish the
framework and requirements for the building development.

2. DESIGN SERVICES
DESIGN SERVICES is the activity of planning and organizing people, infrastructure,
communication and material components of a service in order to improve its quality
and the interaction between the service provider and its customers.

3. SPECIALIZED ALLIED SERVICES

Specialized Architectural Services deals with specific expertise for further
enhancement of the architectural interior and exterior components of a project.

4. construction services
means the implementation and execution of the construction work required by the
Contract Documents. The construction phase of the Project may
be divided into different stages, each with different start and completion dates.

5. POST CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

To provide you with a smooth post-construction experience, the team must identify
and resolve potential issues well before doors open. We start off every project
planning for Quality, so the focus is on building it right the first time.

6. COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Comprehensive Architectural Services refers to the range of professional services
that covers Pre-design Services, Regular Design Services, Specialized Architectural
Services, Construction Services and Post-Construction Services.

7. DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES
Design-build is a method of project delivery in which one entity - the design-build
team - works under a single contract with the project owner to provide design and
construction services.
ARCH 311 RP 5
1) FOREGROUND OR PUBLIC AREA
THE PARTS SITUATED, OR REPRESENTED AS SITUATED, IN THE FRONT. IT IS THE
CLOSEST THING TO THE VIEWER. PUBLIC SPACE IS KEY TO THE HEALTH OF A
COMMUNITY. WHILE PROVIDING A PLACE FOR THE ACTIVITIES MENTIONED
ABOVE THEY ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO PUBLIC HEALTH BY PROVIDING FRESH AIR
AND A PLACE TO EXERCISE. ACCESS TO PUBLIC SPACE ALSO PROVIDES THE
OPPORTUNITY TO BE AROUND OTHER PEOPLE. HUMANS ARE SOCIAL CREATURES
AND HAVE A INHERENT NEED TO INTERACT. AN ACTIVE PUBLIC SPACE CAN
OFFER THIS INTERACTION.

2) PRIVATE AREA
THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT SCALES OF PRIVATE SPACE. THE PRIVATE SPACE OF
YOUR PERSONAL BEDROOM IS QUITE DIFFERENT THAN THE PRIVATE SPACE OF A
CORPORATE OFFICE. HISTORICALLY PRIVATE SPACE HAS BEEN AS SMALL AS A
BED OR AS LARGE AS A CASTLE. EITHER WAY IT OFFERS SECURITY, SAFETY, AND
A PLACE TO REST. THIS MAY BE A SPACE USED FOR WORK, HOBBIES, SELF
REFLECTION OR TO WIND DOWN.

3) PLAY AREA
THIS INSTITUTIONALIZED ENVIRONMENT CONSISTS OF A PLANNED, ENCLOSED
SPACE WITH PLAY EQUIPMENT THAT ENCOURAGES CHILDREN'S MOTOR
DEVELOPMENT. PLAYSPACES SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE. A GREAT
PLAYSPACE WILL PROVIDE PLAY AT GROUND LEVEL; MULTI-SENSORY PLAY
OPPORTUNITIES (SIGHT, SOUND, TOUCH) AND A SAFE SURFACE FOR EVERYONE.

4) SERVICE AREA
IT SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT AND SPACE FOR MAINTENANCE, STORAGE, AND
SERVICE. THIS INCLUDES THE KITCHEN, CLOTHES CARE CENTER, GARAGE OR
CARPORT, UTILITY, AND STORAGE. THE PRINCIPAL USE FOR THE KITCHEN IS
FOOD PREPARATION.

5) BUILDING AREA
THE FLOOR AREA OF BUILDINGS IS THE SUM OF THE AREA OF EACH FLOOR OF
THE BUILDING MEASURED TO THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE OUTER WALLS
INCLUDING THE AREA OF LOBBIES, CELLARS, ELEVATOR SHAFTS AND IN MULTI-
DWELLING BUILDINGS ALL THE COMMON SPACES. AREAS OF BALCONIES ARE
EXCLUDED.

6) ENTOURAGE
THE USAGE OF PEOPLE, AND OTHER INANIMATE OBJECTS IN ARCHITECTURAL
DRAWINGS TO SHOWCASE A SET BUILDING/PROJECT IN OUR REALITY WHICH
HAS TRADITIONALLY BEEN USED TO CONVEY SCALE.