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GENERAL BUILDING DESIGN [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-10-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
- Engineering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- conceptual phase
1, record 1, English, conceptual%20phase
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- concept development stage 2, record 1, English, concept%20development%20stage
correct
- concept definition stage 2, record 1, English, concept%20definition%20stage
correct
- creative phase 3, record 1, English, creative%20phase
correct
- schematic design phase 4, record 1, English, schematic%20design%20phase
correct, see observation
- schematic design stage 5, record 1, English, schematic%20design%20stage
correct, see observation
- schematic phase 5, record 1, English, schematic%20phase
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The basic traditional design procedure is executed in several stages. In the first stage, the architect develops a program, or list of the client's requirements. In the second stage, or conceptual phase, the architect translates requirements into spaces, relates the spaces and makes sketches, called schematics, to illustrate the concepts. When sufficient information is obtained on the size and general construction of the building, a rough estimate is made of construction cost. If this cost does not exceed the cost budgeted by the client for construction, the next stage, design development, proceeds. 5, record 1, English, - conceptual%20phase
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Design ... is carried out in five stages ...: Feasibility ...; Concept Definition to examine possible design concepts and define preferred choices; Preliminary Design to develop the design ...; Detailed Design ...; Final Design ... 2, record 1, English, - conceptual%20phase
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The creative phase of the projet is when all ideas are good, none bad. 3, record 1, English, - conceptual%20phase
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See also record for "conceptual design." 4, record 1, English, - conceptual%20phase
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
- Ingénierie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- phase de conception
1, record 1, French, phase%20de%20conception
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- phase de la conception 2, record 1, French, phase%20de%20la%20conception
correct, feminine noun
- phase conceptuelle 3, record 1, French, phase%20conceptuelle
correct, feminine noun
- stade de la conception 4, record 1, French, stade%20de%20la%20conception
correct, masculine noun
- stade de l'étude-conception 5, record 1, French, stade%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tude%2Dconception
correct, masculine noun
- phase de création 6, record 1, French, phase%20de%20cr%C3%A9ation
correct, feminine noun
- étape de création 6, record 1, French, %C3%A9tape%20de%20cr%C3%A9ation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Programmation et conception sont deux phases distinctes [...] La conception est la production d'une solution au problème architectural posé par le programme. Elle [...] aboutit à l'établissement du dossier de conception. [...] L'établissement du dossier préliminaire de conception comprend deux phases : i) La préparation des esquisses [...] ii) La préparation du dossier préliminaire de conception proprement dit; cette phase correspond au développement de l'esquisse retenue, et comprend : les dessins préliminaires [...] le mémoire explicatif [...] le devis sommaire [...] l'estimation préliminaire. 1, record 1, French, - phase%20de%20conception
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Influence [de l'informatique] sur le dessin au stade de l'étude-conception. [...] Le calcul électronique apporte une aide précieuse à l'ingénieur, par sa célérité, sa rigueur et la possibilité qu'il donne de «balayer» les diverses solutions d'un problème. Les moyens de l'informatique permettent [...] de cerner avec précision la solution optimale. 5, record 1, French, - phase%20de%20conception
Record 1, Key term(s)
- stade de l'étude conception
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-07-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Interior Decorations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- interior
1, record 2, English, interior
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- building interior 2, record 2, English, building%20interior
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The inside part of a building, considered as a whole from the point of view of artistic design or general effect, convenience, etc. 3, record 2, English, - interior
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Interior decorator: one who paints or wallpapers building interiors. 2, record 2, English, - interior
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Décoration intérieure
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- intérieur
1, record 2, French, int%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des aménagements et agencements mobiliers d'un logement privé. 1, record 2, French, - int%C3%A9rieur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Decoración interior
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- interior
1, record 2, Spanish, interior
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte interior de una casa. 2, record 2, Spanish, - interior
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Decoración de interiores. 2, record 2, Spanish, - interior
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-07-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Urban Studies
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- universal footprint 1, record 3, English, universal%20footprint
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- universal footprint concept 2, record 3, English, universal%20footprint%20concept
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
NDHQ 97 is the largest accommodation project ever undertaken by the Department of National Defence or the government. It's more than just moving people from building to building. It's refitting buildings and general office space, using a new design concept called the universal footprint. It's adapting accommodation to re-engineered organizations. It's also purchasing and installing furniture best suited to a modern, dynamic organization. The headquarters will have a new look. In the four buildings... corridors will run along the windows. Offices will be clustered at the centre of each floor. Major traffic will flow outside work areas, not through them. People working in teams will have work areas designed for teams. Offices will have more natural light, better air conditioning and better ventilation. Some screens will have glazed windows to allow natural light to spill through. Each workstation will include large, well-lit work surfaces for computers and overall, will have more usable workspace. Plenty of storage space will be located above and below work surfaces. But employees will be encouraged to make the most of their space by storing information on diskette, rather than in filing cabinets. The look will be cleaner and less cluttered. And whether people are tall or short, they’ll be able to adjust their desks, chairs and computers to the height that's right for them. 3, record 3, English, - universal%20footprint
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Urbanisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plan universel
1, record 3, French, plan%20universel
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- modèle d'aménagement universel 2, record 3, French, mod%C3%A8le%20d%27am%C3%A9nagement%20universel
masculine noun
- concept de plans universels 3, record 3, French, concept%20de%20plans%20universels
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
QGDN 97 est le plus gros projet d'aménagement de locaux entrepris par le ministère de la Défense nationale ou le gouvernement. Il ne s'agit pas seulement de déménager des gens d'un édifice à un autre, mais plutôt de réorganiser les édifices et l'espace disponible en appliquant un nouveau concept d'aménagement appelé plan universel, d'adapter les locaux à des organisations restructurées, d'acheter et d'installer de l'ameublement qui convient mieux à une organisation moderne et dynamique. Le quartier général aura une nouvelle allure. Dans les quatre édifices [...] les couloirs vont longer les fenêtres, et les bureaux seront regroupés au centre de chaque étage. Le gros de la circulation se fera à l'extérieur des aires de travail, et non à travers celles-ci. Les gens qui travaillent en équipe auront des locaux conçus spécialement pour les équipes. Il y aura davantage de lumière naturelle dans les bureaux, et la climatisation ainsi que la ventilation seront meilleures. Certaines cloisons auront des fenêtres vitrées pour permettre la diffusion de la lumière naturelle. Chaque poste de travail comprendra de grandes surfaces bien éclairées pour les ordinateurs et offriront, dans l'ensemble, un plus grand espace utilisable. Il y aura en outre beaucoup de rangement au-dessus et au-dessous des surfaces de travail. Les employés seront toutefois encouragés à maximiser leur espace en emmagasinant l'information sur disquette plutôt que dans des classeurs. Les locaux auront ainsi l'air plus propres et plus dégagés. Peu importe la taille des occupants, les bureaux, les chaises, et les ordinateurs pourront être réglés à la bonne hauteur. 4, record 3, French, - plan%20universel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
TPSGC privilégie «concept de plans universels», mais on voit aussi «planification des bureaux normalisés» et «concept des empreintes universelles». Le guide indiquant aux gestionnaires comment appliquer ce concept s'intitule «Guide pour l'utilisation des empreintes universelles». 1, record 3, French, - plan%20universel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il s'agit d'une méthode selon laquelle les bureaux sont aménagés d'après les dimensions et les formes «normales» pour le genre de travail effectué. 3, record 3, French, - plan%20universel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1989-07-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Residential Architecture
- Architectural Styles
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Queen Anne style
1, record 4, English, Queen%20Anne%20style
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Strictly speaking, English Renaissance domestic architecture of Queen Anne’s reign, 1702-14, when the Palladian style was becoming popular in England. 2, record 4, English, - Queen%20Anne%20style
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a revival of this style took place in the latter part of the nineteenth century under Norman Shaw. 2, record 4, English, - Queen%20Anne%20style
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term is not ... precise: some critics equate it with the style of Wren; others make it the first phase of the Georgian period. 2, record 4, English, - Queen%20Anne%20style
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
"Queen Anne": "attrib.": as an epithet of the style of furniture, buildings, etc., characteristic of Queen Anne’s reign, or of things made in this style. Also "absol". 3, record 4, English, - Queen%20Anne%20style
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
"Queen Anne" : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of English building prevalent in the early 18th century characterized by modified classic ornament, generally unpretentious design, the use of red brickwork in which even relief ornament is carved, and general fitness for domestic architecture. 4, record 4, English, - Queen%20Anne%20style
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
"Queen Anne": the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland who reigned from 1702 to 1714 [in French: Anne Stuart]. 3, record 4, English, - Queen%20Anne%20style
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 6 OBS
See also "Queen Anne Revival". 5, record 4, English, - Queen%20Anne%20style
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'habitation
- Styles en architecture
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- style «reine Anne»
1, record 4, French, style%20%C2%ABreine%20Anne%C2%BB
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- style «Queen Anne» 2, record 4, French, style%20%C2%ABQueen%20Anne%C2%BB
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SHAW (Richard Norman), architecte anglais [...]. Essentiellement éclectique, il pratique d'abord le style «Victorian Gothic» [...]. Puis [...] il s'attache à actualiser la tradition médiévale et classique populaire dans des maisons de campagne, des studios pour artistes, ainsi que dans ses New Zealand Chambers, en style «reine Anne» (Cité de Londres, 1872, détruites). 1, record 4, French, - style%20%C2%ABreine%20Anne%C2%BB
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si on conserve l'expression anglaise pour écrire «style Queen Anne», l'expression «Queen Anne» peut figurer entre guillemets, comme l'illustre le contexte ci-haut tiré du grand Dictionnaire encyclopédique Larousse, ou encore on peut, si on en a la possibilité, l'inscrire en italiques sans l'entourer de guillemets, comme le dicte l'usage en ce qui a trait aux mots de langue étrangère. C'est ainsi, d'ailleurs, qu'est cité le style Domestic Revival (c'est-à-dire que Domestic Revival est en italique) dans la grande encyclopédie Larousse (code GRENC, 1971, vol. 26, p. 5447). 2, record 4, French, - style%20%C2%ABreine%20Anne%C2%BB
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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