1. Select one flooring material for Case 1’s project that best supports the mobility requirements designed for the units.
2. A wall surface/finish for the exam room in Case 1’s project has been requested; based on the performance characteristics, select a surface/finish for the project.
3. Shipping containers are an example of adaptive re-use. Utilizing a product no longer used for its original intent; the client wants to use alternative materials for the treatment room, select a non-traditional material you have studied that meets the need for use in the project. (Select for surface of your choice)
4. In Case 2’s project, the store will be receiving donations of clothes multiple times per month; keeping the studio free of pollutants is important for the safety and welfare of the employees. Select the most appropriate wall material finish(es) that meet this need. Explain how the selection protects the employees.
5. Select a glass material for the viewing wall into the studio of Case 2’s project.
6. Based on cleanability only, what is your material choice for the floors in Case 1’s project?
7. Case 2’s project is all about sustainability; what is the most sustainable material type in your materiality matrix for any surface? Please explain.
8. The studio workroom in Case 2’s project will get very noisy, what material do you recommend using in the space based on its acoustic properties? Please explain.
9. Case 1’s project clients understandably show signs of stress and anxiety; one way to help reduce stress is to support healing and wellness in the interior through the 5 senses. Please select a material for use in the exam room known for its sensual connection to stress relief.
10. Select a material in your materiality matrix that you feel best addresses environmental impact. Explain why.
There are multiple factors that incorporate universal design principles; please select the most appropriate material for each of the following:
11. Most appropriate material to maintain a non-skid surface on the floor.
12. Most appropriate material to reduce glare on a vertical surface.
13. Most appropriate material to absorb unwanted noise on the floor.
14. Most appropriate material to absorb unwanted noise on the wall.
15. Most appropriate material to absorb unwanted noise on the ceiling.
16. Based on the knowledge you have gained throughout the semester, expand on the role materials, finishes, and furnishings has on the built environment.
