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FUNCTIONAL LAYOUT [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Graphic Reproduction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- graphic designer
1, record 1, English, graphic%20designer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Graphic designers create original designs and use computer software programs to combine text with images into an interesting and functional layout for print and web sites. 2, record 1, English, - graphic%20designer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Production graphique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- graphiste
1, record 1, French, graphiste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- designer graphique 2, record 1, French, designer%20graphique
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- concepteur graphique 3, record 1, French, concepteur%20graphique
correct, masculine noun
- conceptrice graphique 4, record 1, French, conceptrice%20graphique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De son côté, le graphiste s'occupe de mettre en page le matériel graphique ou visuel (texte, image, graphique). À l'aide de photographies, de collages, de typographies, ou de tout autre procédé créatif, il réalise les concepts imaginés par ses clients. Les produits sont majoritairement destinés à un usage papier tel qu'un livre, une revue, un journal, un dépliant, etc. 5, record 1, French, - graphiste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Construction Methods
- Real Estate
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- functional merit
1, record 2, English, functional%20merit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- functional quality 2, record 2, English, functional%20quality
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What is the functional quality of the building(effectiveness of materials, layout and method of construction) in the context of engineering history and functional types?" This criterion evaluates the functional merit of the building, apart from aesthetic considerations. It is intended to provide a means of giving value to our engineering and industrial heritage, where "high-style" solutions are not relevant. 3, record 2, English, - functional%20merit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de construction
- Immobilier
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- valeur fonctionnelle
1, record 2, French, valeur%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quelle est la valeur fonctionnelle du bâtiment (efficacité du choix des matériaux, agencement et méthode de construction) en fonction des techniques de l'époque et des types fonctionnels? Ce critère permet d'apprécier la valeur fonctionnelle du bâtiment, sans égard à la dimension esthétique. Il sert à donner une valeur à notre patrimoine industriel et technique, dans les cas où les solutions "grand style" ne sont pas pertinentes. 2, record 2, French, - valeur%20fonctionnelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-01-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
- Real Estate
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- functional design
1, record 3, English, functional%20design
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Functional design :"what is the functional quality of the building(effectiveness of materials, layout and method of construction) in the context of engineering history and functional types?" This criterion evaluates the functional merit of the building, apart from aesthetic considerations. It is intended to provide a means of giving value to our engineering and industrial heritage, where "high-style" solutions are not relevant. 2, record 3, English, - functional%20design
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
- Immobilier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- conception fonctionnelle
1, record 3, French, conception%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Conception fonctionnelle : "quelle est la valeur fonctionnelle du bâtiment (efficacité du choix des matériaux, agencement et méthode de construction) en fonction des techniques de l'époque et des types fonctionnels?" Ce critère permet d'apprécier la valeur fonctionnelle du bâtiment, sans égard à la dimension esthétique. Il sert à donner une valeur à notre patrimoine industriel et technique, dans les cas où les solutions "grand style" ne sont pas pertinentes. 2, record 3, French, - conception%20fonctionnelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-01-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Heritage
- Real Estate
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- engineering heritage 1, record 4, English, engineering%20heritage
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] functional quality of the building(effectiveness of materials, layout and method of construction) in the context of engineering history and functional types... evaluates the functional merit of the building, apart from aesthetic considerations. It is intended to provide a means of giving value to our engineering and industrial heritage, where "high-style" solutions are not relevant. 2, record 4, English, - engineering%20heritage
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Patrimoine
- Immobilier
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- patrimoine technique
1, record 4, French, patrimoine%20technique
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] valeur fonctionnelle du bâtiment (efficacité du choix des matériaux, agencement et méthode de construction) en fonction des techniques de l'époque et des types fonctionnels [...] permet d'apprécier la valeur fonctionnelle du bâtiment, sans égard à la dimension esthétique [et] sert à donner une valeur à notre patrimoine industriel et technique, dans les cas où les solutions «grand style» ne sont pas pertinentes. 2, record 4, French, - patrimoine%20technique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-05-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- shell landscape
1, record 5, English, shell%20landscape
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The minimum construction level for a site development; includes all site layout and grading needs and the functional hard and plant materials necessary to stabilize site areas and provide some aesthetic appeal. 1, record 5, English, - shell%20landscape
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- paysagisme schématique
1, record 5, French, paysagisme%20sch%C3%A9matique
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-04-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Engineering
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- target specification
1, record 6, English, target%20specification
correct, proposal, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- design target 2, record 6, English, design%20target
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The main flow of information in engineering design... : The general requirement is refined into a technical requirement(design, product or target specification) ;This requirement is transformed into a functional description... of a product... and then into a physical description(embodiment layout). 3, record 6, English, - target%20specification
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Ingénierie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- spécification recherchée
1, record 6, French, sp%C3%A9cification%20recherch%C3%A9e
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- performance visée 2, record 6, French, performance%20vis%C3%A9e
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spécifications du produit. Les spécifications du produit sont les performances que devra avoir le produit tout au long de sa vie. Elles comportent donc inévitablement les trois aspects économiques, d'usage, techniques entre lesquels il doit y avoir cohérence. [...] Il faut bien distinguer la définition des spécifications recherchées [...] des la mesure des performances réalisées [...] 1, record 6, French, - sp%C3%A9cification%20recherch%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les performances visées peuvent ne pas correspondre aux performances réalisées. 2, record 6, French, - sp%C3%A9cification%20recherch%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1989-02-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- functional plan
1, record 7, English, functional%20plan
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The first phase of a design is the development of a general layout that not only will satisfy the functional requirements, but also will permit a structure that will fit attractively into the site chosen.... Since the functional plan may be greatly influenced by the need to eliminate potential structural difficulties, as well as by the choice of materials and span lengths, the structural scheme is often profitably developed during the functional planning stage. 1, record 7, English, - functional%20plan
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- programme fonctionnel
1, record 7, French, programme%20fonctionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le programme fonctionnel est constitué par l'ensemble des conditions qui ont trait d'une part à l'organisation de l'espace (terrain et bâtiment) et, d'autre part, au confort de l'usager. 1, record 7, French, - programme%20fonctionnel
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le passage ci-dessus a été supprimé lors d'une mise à jour ultérieure. 2, record 7, French, - programme%20fonctionnel
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1989-02-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- functional planning stage
1, record 8, English, functional%20planning%20stage
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The first phase of a design is the development of a general layout that not only will satisfy the functional requirements, but also will permit a structure that will fit attractively into the site chosen.... Since the functional plan may be greatly influenced by the need to eliminate potential structural difficulties, as well as by the choice of materials and span lengths, the structural scheme is often profitably developed during the functional planning stage. 1, record 8, English, - functional%20planning%20stage
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- stade du programme fonctionnel
1, record 8, French, stade%20du%20programme%20fonctionnel
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le programme fonctionnel est constitué par l'ensemble des conditions qui ont trait d'une part à l'organisation de l'espace (terrain et bâtiment) et, d'autre part, au confort de l'usager. 2, record 8, French, - stade%20du%20programme%20fonctionnel
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le passage ci-dessus a été supprimé lors d'une mise à jour ultérieure. 1, record 8, French, - stade%20du%20programme%20fonctionnel
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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