Architectural Planning Principles Quiz
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What is the main idea of the passage?

  • The development of direction leads to the establishment of axis or lines about which the composition is organized.
  • A logical plan must have a reason behind it - 'a parti', or scheme. (correct)
  • Plans and elevations consist of areas recognized as the square, circle, rectangle, etc.
  • Good planning involves placing areas together in an aimless way.

    • What does the passage suggest about the arrangement of plan elements for an exterior with symmetry or monumentality?

  • The plan elements should be arranged in a highly irregular manner.
  • The plan elements should be arranged in a clustered manner.
  • The plan elements should be arranged in a random manner.
  • The plan elements may be arranged in a balanced manner about a central axis. (correct)

    • What determines whether a plan may be simple or complex?

  • The number of units or rooms required and the use to which the building is to be put. (correct)
  • The location of the building only.
  • The shape of the building only.
  • The size of the building only.

    • What shapes do plans and elevations consist of, according to the passage?

    <p>Square, circle, rectangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage imply about the establishment of axis or lines in composition?

    <p>It is related to the shape and relative importance of the sides which bound the plan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In architectural design, the major axis usually extends in which direction?

    <p>Away from the observer and at right angles to the main elevation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of ensuring that all parts of a plan fit together in an 'organic' way?

    <p>To maintain the complete organization of all component parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the axial arrangement of a plan designed to do?

    <p>Connect the various units to show the complete organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when it is said that a plan should have 'contrast of size, shape, character, direction, balance, and emphasis'?

    <p>The plan should have a variety secured by the change of direction from curved elements to straight lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is often desirable in architectural design when housing a single important object or emphasizing one particular phase of activity?

    <p>Ensuring that the architecture frame and accent the important object or activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a 'parti' or scheme in a logical plan?

    <p>To provide a reason for the plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines whether a plan may be simple or complex?

    <p>The number of units or rooms required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shapes do plans and elevations consist of, according to the passage?

    <p>Square, circle, rectangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of establishing axis or lines in composition?

    <p>To organize the composition and direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of the passage?

    <p>The significance of a logical plan in architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of directing a structure to house a single important object in architectural design?

    <p>To frame and accentuate the important object or activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest about the arrangement of plan elements for an exterior with symmetry or monumentality?

    <p>The plan elements should have contrast of size, shape, character, direction, and emphasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the axial arrangement of a plan designed to do?

    <p>Connect various units for a complete organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines whether a plan may be simple or complex?

    <p>The location of the entrance and arrangement of internal units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In architectural design, what does the major axis usually extend as?

    <p>A line directly away from the observer and at right angles to the main elevation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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