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DG 1110-3-126
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, however, must take
into account the probability that future space require-
ments will change because of program modifications.
b. Most buildings incorporate two types of spaces: com-
mitted and uncommitted. Committed spaces are those
that are designed or used for only a particular activity
because of specific requirements or spatial configuration.
On the other hand, uncommitted spaces have an amor-
phous character, allowing them to be used for many un-
specialized functions.
c.
Auto craft activities require both types of spaces.
Part of the planning process is to identify and, where pos-
sible, consolidate those 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.
Space Types
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