ABSTRACT
Information from this exercise will typically be tabulated in the form of an areas schedule (or program/brief) that lists the space requirements for the proposed design (Table 1.1.1). Usually this will break down required uses into individual rooms, grouped according to how the client sees their functional relationships. The schedule will list room titles or uses, area in square feet or square meters, and may include further information about required proportions, qualities (e.g., daylight), or services.Areas schedules are usually drawn up using spreadsheet software (i.e., Microsoft Excel), which allows users to enter data cells for room names, areas, and qualities, as well as programmed cells that can manipulate, compare, or sort this information. Using spreadsheets we can easily subtotal building areas, compare sizes, or later in the process estimate how close to the original program/brief our developing design may be.
