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DG 1110-3-124
August 1976
a.
Space planning involves arranging the elements of a
4-1 Conceptual
plan in response to the functional requirements of the
programmed activities. The interrelationships of the activi-
Diagrams
ties themselves are the most variable factors in the inter-
pretation of the program. Planning r however, must take
into account the probability that future space require-
ments will change because of program modifications.
Most buildings incorporate two types of spaces: com-
b.
mitted and uncommitted. Committed spaces are those
that are designed or used for only a particular activity
because of specific requirements or spatial configuration.
Committed space is difficult to adapt to new uses. On the
other hand uncommitted spaces have an amorphous
character, allowing them to be used for many unspec-
ialized functions; it allows multiple use and flexibility
for change.
c. Arts and crafts activities require both types of spaces.
Part of the planning process IS to identify and, where pos-
sible, consolidate those non-conflicting spaces which have
similar environmental requirements, while separating
those conflicting ones.
d. The conceptual diagrams that follow illustrate design
concepts for the building as a whole responding to differ-
ing climatic conditions, site constraints, and space use
requirements.
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