THE ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING PROCESS OF CONDOMINIUMS : A study on the effectiveness of architectural programming

Abstract

Authors surveyed and analyzed the architectural programming process of condominiums, and found the following: a) Main contents of programming are survey of site characteristics, concept planning, and examination of revenue and expenditure. b) The standard process begins with collecting site information, and a concept is planned on its characteristics. Acquisition of a site is decided after examination of revenue and expenditure. This process is repeated and the results are implemented in the design phase as requests of clients. c) Specialists are entrusted with surveys, drafting and cost examination. Clients are required to give instructions to specialists and to decide precisely.