The design process begins after the architectural program. The design process begins after the architectural program. The Design process goes into a linear progression of steps in The Design process goes into a linear progression of steps in

which each step elaborates upon previous decisions. The which each step elaborates upon previous decisions. The

four steps in the architectural design sequence are:four steps in the architectural design sequence are: 1- Relationships Matrix2- Bubble Diagram3- Zoning Diagram

4- Site Analysis5- Concept Plans

The Relationship Matrix is a design tool that abstract the The Relationship Matrix is a design tool that abstract the building program to conveniently summarize for activities to building program to conveniently summarize for activities to

be housed and their required relationships.be housed and their required relationships.

Relationships Matrix

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Bubble DiagramThe Relationship Matrix is a design tool that abstract the The Relationship Matrix is a design tool that abstract the

building program to conveniently summarize for activities to building program to conveniently summarize for activities to be housed and their required relationships.be housed and their required relationships.

Bubble DiagramThe Bubble Diagram is a tool for the designer to move from The Bubble Diagram is a tool for the designer to move from

the design program to the building design. The Bubble the design program to the building design. The Bubble Diagram transforms the program into a visual graphic.Diagram transforms the program into a visual graphic.

Zoning DiagramThe Zoning Diagram is an abstraction for an early design. The Zoning The Zoning Diagram is an abstraction for an early design. The Zoning Diagram corresponds to the site and climate establishing position and Diagram corresponds to the site and climate establishing position and orientation of functions with respect to each other and the natural site. orientation of functions with respect to each other and the natural site.

Natural light and heat, views, building access, and zoning of functions are Natural light and heat, views, building access, and zoning of functions are

also considered.also considered. 1 2

Zoning DiagramThe Zoning Diagram is an abstraction for an early design. The Zoning The Zoning Diagram is an abstraction for an early design. The Zoning Diagram corresponds to the site and climate establishing position and Diagram corresponds to the site and climate establishing position and orientation of functions with respect to each other and the natural site. orientation of functions with respect to each other and the natural site.

Natural light and heat, views, building access, and zoning of functions are Natural light and heat, views, building access, and zoning of functions are

also considered.also considered. 3 4