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We develop facilities that are conducive to an
efficient and highly productive work environment, from ergonomic
workstations to attractive interior designs; from balanced supplies of
fresh air to a controllable, energy efficient environment. Our programming
and project management experience is based upon twenty years of delivering
outstanding architecture in a hands-on style.A successful facility begins with building a strong foundation. Good planning & design begins with an effective architectural program. Defining space, utility and budget requirements is accomplished in five distinct steps. |
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| 1. Establish GOALS: The first step in a project is to establish clear, specific statements of the objectives to be achieved. What does the Client expect to accomplish with this facility. |
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| 2. Collect and analyze FACTS: Existing conditions, people projections, space standards, codes and ordinances are all part of establishing accurate essential this knowledge base. |
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| 3. Uncover and test CONCEPTS: Goals are ends; concepts are the means to the ends. FPR works with our Clients in brainstorming pertinent ideas for attaining their stated objectives. |
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| 4. Determine NEEDS: The key question in every project is, "How much will it cost?" The four components of cost are: |
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| 5. State the Solution: A summary of the entire program is developed in narrative form. This narrative then serves as the criteria from which to evaluate the project design and construction. |
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In its most direct form, project management is working with people. It is the communication, coordination, and control of project information so that all parties can contribute to the best of their abilities. Today, executives are being asked to accomplish more than ever before, and at the same time, using fewer resources. Facility Planning & Resources provides a two-part response to this challenge. First, as Team Leaders, we provide a generalist point of view. We can see the big picture. Secondly, we furnish, as resources, Technical Specialists who understand the specific details in their fields of specialization. Working as a team, we provide solutions from two points of view. Because of this dual approach, our process is utilized over a wide range of project types: |
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Programming is the initial project work,
which defines the design requirements. Facility Planning & Resources
performs this work before beginning design rather than during design as
other firms. We facilitate owners in developing measurable project goals.
We gather the pertinent background material necessary to understand the
project context. Then, with our clients, Facility Planning & Resources
creates innovative concepts, which in turn will drive the facility design.
Finally, we develop projections for the project requirements which include
area, future growth, utilities, a project budget, cash flow projections
and a project schedule.
Facility Planning & Resources uses this five step approach (illustrated below), to defining facilities called Solutions. This method is both analytical and creative. The analytical aspect of programming involves the collection and examination of background information and pertinent data, such as current space utilization, staffing projections, and utility consumption. It includes a complete facility and/or site analysis. The creative aspect seeks to discover new combinations of ideas. The results may be new applications of old ideas, concepts borrowed from unrelated projects, or ideas developed with corporate personnel during organized brainstorming sessions. The five steps in this approach provide a framework for organizing information with feedback and evaluation loops. Data and ideas are recorded in graphic form, using 5"x 8" analysis cards, which are then organized into a wall display. This provides managers and executives with a ready, visual reference of programmatic ideas. | ||
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