Architectural Planning Principles Quiz

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Questions and Answers

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?

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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. (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether a plan may be simple or complex?

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

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

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

What is the main idea of the passage?

<p>The significance of a logical plan in architecture (A)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether a plan may be simple or complex?

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

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Flashcards

Parti or Scheme

A logical plan must have a reason behind it.

Plan Arrangement for Symmetry

The plan elements may be arranged in a balanced manner about a central axis.

Plan Complexity Factors

The number of units or rooms required and the use to which the building is to be put.

Plan and Elevation Shapes

Square, circle, rectangle.

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Axis Establishment

It is related to the shape and relative importance of the sides which bound the plan.

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Major Axis Direction

Away from the observer and at right angles to the main elevation.

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Organic Plan Fit Purpose

To maintain the complete organization of all component parts.

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Axial Arrangement Purpose

Connect the various units to show the complete organization.

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Plan 'Contrast' Meaning

The plan should have a variety secured by the change of direction from curved elements to straight lines.

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Housing an Important Object

Ensuring that the architecture frame and accent the important object or activity.

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Purpose of a 'Parti'

To provide a reason for the plan.

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Purpose of Establishing Axis

To organize the composition and direction.

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Main Idea

The significance of a logical plan in architecture.

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