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DG 1110-3-124
August 1976
2-9 Flexibility
a.
As mentioned earlier, Arts and Crafts Centers will
continually change as new trends and interests develop.
Flexibility can prolong the usefulness of a facility to serve
these ever changing demands. Physical flexibility is a func-
tion of and can be symbolized by five terms: Spatial
variety, adaptability, changeability, multiple function and
structural appropriateness.
Spatial variety implies that different kinds of spaces
(1)
are provided for different needs.
Adaptability implies that changes can be made in
(2)
response to new or different needs as they arise.
Changeability implies that changes can be made easily
(3)
in short periods of time.
Multiple function implies that the space will accomo-
(4)
date a multitude of activities.
Structural
appropriateness
(5)
implies
that spatial
changes can occur without changing the building
structure.
b.
Unless the facility is designed to allow for easy modi-
fication, changing requirements could make the centers
functionally obsolete before their physical life is depleted.
Physical
Flexibility
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