ID POST study plan

Draft a one-page checklist of the information a residential programming interview must capture (client goals, household composition, accessibility needs, storage, budget range, timeline)

Practice converting three written client briefs into prioritized adjacency and zoning diagrams, labeling public, private, and service zones

Compute net-to-gross area and circulation percentages for two sample floor plans and record where efficiency falls below typical residential targets

Build a personal reference sheet of anthropometric clearances (bedside, closet, dining pull-out, wheelchair turning) with the source of each figure

Redraw two kitchens in the work-triangle and zone-workflow models and identify which layout each plan actually follows

Lay out three bathrooms (hall bath, primary suite, powder room) to NKBA-style clearance rules, annotating every dimension

Compare five kitchen storage systems (base pull-outs, pantry cabinets, corner solutions) and note capacity and accessibility trade-offs

Solve four space-planning scenarios that force trade-offs between open-plan living and acoustic privacy

Diagram wall, floor, and ceiling assemblies for a wood-frame, a steel-frame, and a concrete residence, labeling each layer and its function

Trace plumbing supply and drain routes through a sample plan and flag conflicts with structural members

Explain how HVAC distribution (forced air, hydronic, ductless mini-split) constrains ceiling height and soffit design in three sketches

List the residential electrical circuits a designer must coordinate (dedicated kitchen, GFCI, AFCI, lighting) and where each typically lands

Draw interior elevations and a reflected ceiling plan for one room, coordinating lighting, outlets, and millwork

Write a fire-blocking and draft-stopping checklist for penetrations in a two-story wood-frame house

Identify the egress path, stair geometry, and guardrail requirements for a sample two-story plan using adopted code language

Summarize which code edition governs in a chosen jurisdiction and how local amendments can differ from the model code

Map the life-safety requirements for a single-family residence: smoke and CO alarm placement, egress window sizes, stair rise-run, handrail and guard heights

Compare accessibility provisions for kitchens and baths under a visitability approach versus full accessibility standards, noting where they diverge

Draft a permit-submission checklist for a residential interior renovation in a chosen jurisdiction

Explain how occupancy classification and scope of work affect which code chapters apply to an interior alteration

Build a materials comparison table for flooring, countertops, and wall finishes scoring durability, maintenance, cost, and sustainability

Write three specification sections in a consistent format (substrate, product, installation, warranty) for a floor, a wall finish, and a countertop

Calculate the lighting layers for one living room and one kitchen: ambient, task, accent, and decorative, with lumen and color-temperature targets

Explain sound transmission class and impact insulation class in residential assemblies and propose three details that reduce noise between floors

Draft a client agreement outline covering scope, deliverables, fee structure, revision limits, and termination

Build a project schedule for a 10-week residential renovation with milestones, dependencies, and client decision points

Write a change-order template and two sample change orders with cost and schedule impact

Create a punch-list and project closeout checklist including as-builts, warranties, and final walkthrough

Write responses to three ethical dilemmas (contractor kickback offer, client requesting an unsafe alteration, undisclosed conflict of interest) citing professional conduct principles

Draft a client communication plan covering kickoff, weekly updates, decision deadlines, and conflict escalation

Practice a 10-minute client presentation of a design concept and record it for self-review

Complete a timed 60-question mixed-domain practice set and log every missed topic by domain