710
Design Rationale, Planning Module
711
CHOICE OF MODULE SCALE
711.1
THREE OPTIONS IDENTIFIED
711.1.1
Planning modules are increments of a total system of organization, in this
case, the hospital. A module may be derived from:
1. the space required to perform a certain activity;
2. the range of activities which may be coupled together in one space (a
room), or,
3. a grouping of rooms which are interrelated by functional need
(functional unit).
These are illustrated in Figure 710-1.
711.2
CHARACTERISTICS OF THREE POSSIBLE MODULE SCALES
711.2.1
Activity Module
1. The activity module is a fundamental element in planning, an irreducible
minimum, although not independent of other functions.
2. An activity, for example hand washing, will influence the system by
generating a need for space, plumbing, partition finishes, partition
attachments, lighting, temperature control, etc.
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