Architecture and Design Concepts Quiz

Study Notes

Distribution: Placement and arrangement of room units according to function and coordination, essential for effective building layout.
Circulation: Movement within buildings requires careful planning, similar to how traffic flow is managed on roads.
Orientation: Involves the placement of a building considering sun direction and wind patterns throughout the year, influencing energy efficiency and comfort.
Zoning Laws: Regulations that must be consulted to determine the allowable uses and building specifications for a site.
Superstition: Acknowledges client beliefs; as a planner, respecting client's views on luck or superstitions is necessary in design decisions.

Composition: Refers to the overall layout, spacing, and visual appeal of the lettering used in architectural drawings.
Justify: Text alignment technique where multiple lines are aligned to one side, often left-justified for clarity.
Lettering: Distinction between traditional handmade lettering and computer-aided design (CADD) lettering.
Lettering Height: Minimum height is 1/8" (3 mm), with some companies using 5/32" (4 mm). Titles can be larger, up to 1/4" (6 mm).

Drawing Board: Typically made from seasoned softwood (25 mm thick) to prevent warping, with a straight edge for accurate T-square movement.
T-Square: Comprises a stock and blade, used for drawing horizontal lines and ensuring precision in layout.
Triangles: Triangular tools used for right angles, with common types being 30°–60° and 45° set squares, often paired with a protractor.
Protractor: A semicircular tool used to measure and mark angles from 0° to 180°, available in plastic or celluloid.
Drawing Pencils: Quality and grade of pencil affect drawing accuracy; each pencil’s lead grade is marked on its body.
Compass: Tool for creating arcs and circles, featuring a hinge and adjustable legs for precise drawing.

Line Weight: Refers to the thickness of lines used in drawings, contributing to depth and hierarchy.
Guide Lines: Light, easily erased lines that help block in layouts, foundational for more defined drawing elements.
Section Lines: Typically drawn at 45°, indicating the surfaces cut through in sectional views.
Hidden Lines: Indicate features that are obscured from view, showing edges and surfaces not visible to the observer.
Extension Lines: Used to delineate the extent of dimensions in technical drawings.
Dimension Lines: Indicate the length of a dimension on a drawing, providing critical measurement information.
Center Lines: Essential for locating centers of circles and indicating radii in technical drawings.

Orthographic Projection: Derived from Greek, meaning "perpendicular." It conveys multiple views of an object (top, front, side) on a single plane for accurate representation.