Architectural programming is the responsibility of the owner. But the owner's programmatic direction can vary widely from imprecise to specific. In a few cases, the owner doesn't have the experience to develop the programme and must employ the services of a professional programming advisor who is expert in the field. Most programming experts are either designers or have architectural coaching, but others became talented through experience. Many designers perform architectural programming as an extra service to their standard contracts. Many building type experts (laboratory, health care, theater etc.) have experience in programming elements of distinct facilities and can prove to be useful in such cases.

Levels of Programming:-

There are certain levels of architectural programming which help in carrying out the work efficiently. Programming may occur for different purposes and may impact the level of detail of inquiry and end results. As an example, programming at the master planning level is more strategic in nature providing information to building owners to make choices concerning current and projected space wishes and coarse budgeting for implementation. Programming at the individual project level provides specific, detailed info to steer building design.

An Architectural Programming Process:-

The discourse of architectural programming is structured in such a way that it supplies a clear process for conducting the analysis and decision making that defines the boundaries of work for the design effort of any building. It is crucial that the major decision makers, the clients or owner allow collaboration of all the shareholders, or the client-users, who are influenced by the design. Experience has demonstrated that client-users’ inclusion in the programming process ends in designs that may be optimised more effectively.