# ARE Live: Programming & Analysis **URL:** \ **Category:** ARE Live\ **Created:** [July 13, 2020, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485 "2020-07-13T19:10:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![THABOHLI](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/18.png) [@THABOHLI](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/THABOHLI)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/23 "2020-07-16T17:28:37Z")
I had to answer the phone and missed question 2. Which is the right location? ---
**Author:** ![cat.heard9](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/cat.heard9/32/401_2.png) [@cat.heard9](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/cat.heard9)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/24 "2020-07-16T17:29:10Z")
Correct to a certain extent. I believe partition walls count as net square footage, but structural walls, shafts, and stairways are not counted. ---
**Author:** ![cat.heard9](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/cat.heard9/32/401_2.png) [@cat.heard9](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/cat.heard9)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/25 "2020-07-16T17:29:50Z")
Location c. The upper, lefthand option. Above the water drainage swale and unobstructed views to the northeast. ---
**Author:** ![cat.heard9](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/cat.heard9/32/401_2.png) [@cat.heard9](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/cat.heard9)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/26 "2020-07-16T17:30:16Z")
From a leasing perspective, correct. ---
**Author:** ![marcteer](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/marcteer/32/130_2.png) [@marcteer](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/marcteer)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/27 "2020-07-16T17:30:21Z")
Good question, you’re right that ‘efficiency’ relates to a variety of topics. In the case of Mike’s question it relates to ‘building layout’ efficiency, ie how much of the space is usable for the building’s intended purpose, like space for desks in an office, or classrooms in a school… M ---
**Author:** ![THABOHLI](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/18.png) [@THABOHLI](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/THABOHLI)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/28 "2020-07-16T17:30:24Z")
Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![jalexander.cooper](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/5.png) [@jalexander.cooper](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/jalexander.cooper)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/29 "2020-07-16T17:31:41Z")
Ah, so in this case, efficiency is referring to both? ---
**Author:** ![jesicka](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/jesicka/32/442_2.png) [@jesicka](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/jesicka)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/30 "2020-07-16T17:31:49Z")
Hey Jamie, interior walls can affect efficiency of a building, especially if there are core hallways or public areas that are not rentable. (I work in real estate and I believe this is true, please feel free to correct me or elaborate if I am incorrect, or if the ARE Exam “sees” it differently.) ---
**Author:** ![monicafitzpatrick](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/1.png) [@monicafitzpatrick](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/monicafitzpatrick)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/31 "2020-07-16T17:32:45Z")
Hey @cat.heard9 ! Can we possibly find a couple of resources learning about solar azimuth for @heather & @drewd ---
**Author:** ![THABOHLI](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/18.png) [@THABOHLI](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/THABOHLI)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/32 "2020-07-16T17:35:07Z")
Check Problem Seeking pages 98 and 99. Its a little different. ---
**Author:** ![cat.heard9](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/cat.heard9/32/401_2.png) [@cat.heard9](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/cat.heard9)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/33 "2020-07-16T17:35:44Z")
For sure. @heather, @drewd; To start, check out Building Construction Illustrated (5th edition), chapter 1.14 I’ll keep looking and post some additional references after the webinar ---
**Author:** ![anastasiarev](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/13.png) [@anastasiarev](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/anastasiarev)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/34 "2020-07-16T17:37:04Z")
For question 2, I still feel like D would be the best location for the restaurant. Could you explain more why C is the best spot? ---
**Author:** ![cat.heard9](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/cat.heard9/32/401_2.png) [@cat.heard9](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/cat.heard9)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/35 "2020-07-16T17:38:22Z")
C is the better option because the view to the northeast from location ‘d’ is partially obstructed by the slope on the eastern side of the site plan. Oops, I’m realizing I was mixing up locations. Let me refer to the site plan again and I’ll update my response. Okay, after consulting the site plan, the answer still stands. Location ‘d’ would have a partially obstructed view due to the slope it sits on. Location d is at roughly 625’ in elevation. The slop to the northeast continues increasing, up to 640’. This would mean the restaurant views would be impeded by about 15’ of elevation above the restaurant. ---
**Author:** ![jalexander.cooper](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/5.png) [@jalexander.cooper](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/jalexander.cooper)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/36 "2020-07-16T17:39:56Z")
For the question regarding gross and net area, is 72% the answer because 55% is wasting too much usable area? Sorry if this seems to be similar to my last question, just want to make sure. ---
**Author:** ![marcteer](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/marcteer/32/130_2.png) [@marcteer](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/marcteer)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/37 "2020-07-16T17:42:38Z")
Yes that’s correct. To translate those numbers into architecture, 72% of the space us usable for the intended purpose vs 55% being usable. So yes, more usable space is better than less… M ---
**Author:** ![jalexander.cooper](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/5.png) [@jalexander.cooper](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/jalexander.cooper)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/38 "2020-07-16T17:42:56Z")
thank you! ---
**Author:** ![rsawyerr](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/22.png) [@rsawyerr](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/rsawyerr)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/39 "2020-07-16T17:43:05Z")
Thank you ---
**Author:** ![cat.heard9](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/cat.heard9/32/401_2.png) [@cat.heard9](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/cat.heard9)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/40 "2020-07-16T17:43:34Z")
Correct. An office building having only 55% net area would imply a poorly designed building. 55% is low for net square footage for typical office spaces. ---
**Author:** ![jesicka](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/jesicka/32/442_2.png) [@jesicka](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/jesicka)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/41 "2020-07-16T17:45:09Z")
So 96% is too high- meaning it’s unrealistic for such as tallish building, correct? (Not enough core, structure etc?) Because I chose this one without thinking too hard- I was thinking higher the better LOL . 🤦🏻‍♀️ ---
**Author:** ![cat.heard9](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/cat.heard9/32/401_2.png) [@cat.heard9](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/cat.heard9)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485/42 "2020-07-16T17:46:05Z")
Correct. 96% is too high and would imply poor design as well (this might mean stairs, elevators, and other mechanical spaces are not included in the building – yikes!) [Previous page](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/are-live-programming-analysis/1485.md?page=3)