NCARB Project-Planning-Design Value Pack (Frequently Bought Together)

The design of a large, one-story building to be used for the storage of confidential documents is being evaluated for security. The owners wish to have as much storage space as possible.
Which of the following design strategies would be the most economical solution to maximize security?

• A. Add visual surveillance cameras
• B. Minimize building entries and windows
• C. Increase building setbacks

Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the architect to take in preparing a construction cost estimate for an owner after completing the schematic design phase?

• A. Include a larger contingency percentage for the design development phase than for the construction document phase.
• B. Vary the amount of the contingency allowance depending on the funds in the possession of the owner.
• C. Double the contingency allowance for profit if the owner requires the use of a construction manager.
• D. Provide the greatest contingency allowance in the construction administration phase.

An architect's client is focused on lighting energy savings and daylighting design in a new 3,000 ft² commercial building addition to expand showroom and office square footage. The client requests reasonable daylighting measures in the design.
What should the architect recommend to the client?

• A. Increase sunlight in the vicinity of critical visual tasks
• B. Provide for daylight-responsive control of electric lighting
• C. Isolate electric lighting for daylight-responsive control to within a single zone
• D. Limit ample access to daylight to the interior spaces only

An elementary school requires a renovation, selective demolition, and a major addition in order to accommodate a growing student population. An architectural firm has prepared schematic design plans incorporating the school's increased programmatic needs, including an enlarged library, cafeteria, and gymnasium; a secure courtyard; and additional space for administrative offices and classrooms. The main entrance was relocated in order to improve the traffic and pedestrian flow at the beginning and end of the school day, and additional parking was provided to comply with current zoning requirements.
The existing single-story masonry building was built in 1950. Two small additions were built later: the north addition will be kept and repurposed, but the south addition will be demolished. The building contains asbestos and lead in roof soffits, floor tiles, pipe insulation, and window paint. All existing mechanical systems need to be replaced; new systems have not been selected.
Considerations for the renovation include:
*The relocated front entrance must be easily recognizable, highly visible, and secure.
*Interior and exterior materials need to be durable and maintainable in order to withstand frequent student abuse, but also economical due to strict budget limitations.
*Good indoor air quality and increased energy efficiency are priorities for the selection of mechanical equipment.
After completion, the entire school should look uniform, without a distinctive difference between the existing building and new addition.
Building information:
*Construction Type is II-B.
The following resources are available for your reference:
*Existing Plans, including site and floor plans
*Proposed Plans, including site and floor plans
*Cost Analysis
*Zoning Ordinance Excerpts, for off-street parking requirements
*IBC Excerpts, showing relevant code sections
*ADA Standards Excerpts, showing relevant sections from the ADA Standards for Accessible Design The project team decides to cover the roof area above the gymnasium and platform with 350 watt, stationary, photovoltaic (PV) panels. Each panel requires 20 square feet, accounting for access aisles and safety clearances. The PV system will be tied to the local power company's electrical grid, and will not have battery storage. The school is located in a region that gets an average of 4 usable hours of sunlight per day.
Which of the following PV system design considerations apply to this project? Check the three that apply.
Refer to the project involving an elementary school renovation and addition with photovoltaic (PV) panels on the gymnasium roof (350-watt panels, 20 sq ft each, ~4 usable sunlight hours/day). The PV system is grid-tied without battery storage.
Which of the following PV system design considerations apply? Check the three that apply.

• A. The gymnasium and platform structural system must be designed to support the load of the PV system.
• B. The PV system will produce approximately 95.5 kW during peak sun conditions.
• C. The PV system will provide emergency power for the school if the grid goes down.
• D. The PV system will reduce the need for artificial lighting in the gymnasium and platform areas.
• E. The PV system will be made up of approximately 273 panels.
• F. The PV panels should be mounted toward the student pick-up/drop-off.

On the site plan, the Phase I building is a 24-hour emergency veterinary clinic. The Phase II building is a boarding kennel for dogs and cats. The cat enclosures will face north for views of the wetlands. Eventually, a landscape architect will design a memorial garden on the northwest area of the site.
The architect needs to locate a service drive for the property and wants to minimize the impact of construction on site vegetation and wildlife.
Click on the property line location on the site plan to indicate the appropriate location for the service drive.