Environment
Worksheet
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Architectural Context

Now try your own worksheet for your own space. We've created this form so that you can either fill in the answers here and print them out on your own printer, or print out a blank form to carry with you while you're investigating the answers. This information will allow you to draw a floor plan. Have fun!

Questions:

What is the shape of the room? (Measure the dimensions including ceiling height)

Where are the windows?

What are their shapes?

What trim and molding do you see?

What are the prominent architecture features?

Interior Elements and Materials

Questions:

What is covering the walls, floors and ceilings? (Is it paint, wall paper, cardboard, stucco, metal, carpet, etc.)

What furniture and decorative accessories are in the room?

How is the furniture arranged?

What colors are apparent?

What types of fabrics and textiles do you find?

Is the room formal or casual?

Is there a collection or theme that seems apparent?

Intentions, Perception, Use

Questions:

What is the intended activity for the space?
Does it appear to allow that function easily and comfortably?
Is there sufficient light for the activity?
How may people can the space comfortably hold?
Is that number appropriate for the intended activity?
Is the mood of the room reflective of the activity?
Does the room connect to other spaces that accent the intended activity?
Who uses the space?
What are the ages and frequency?
Is the room designed for the people and activity?

This exercise is intended to help you look at how each part effects the outcome of a space. Correctly analyzing the parts allows us to determine which elements to use and how to arrange them into patterns. This process allows us to assign value to specific solutions and clarify issues such as budget, timing, aesthetic choices.

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