Architecture Fundamentals Quiz

Study Notes

Defined as the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
Art: The conscience use of skill, craft, and creative imagination in the production of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance
Science: Refers to the application of scientific principles, knowledge, and research methodologies to inform and enhance the design, construction, and functionality of buildings and built environments

Firmitas (Firmness): The building's structural integrity
Utilitas (Utility): Efficient arrangement of spaces and mechanical systems to meet the functional needs of its occupants
Venustas (Beauty): The aesthetic quality associated with style, proportion, and visual beauty

Designing Objects: Focuses on furniture, fixtures, decorative elements, user ergonomics, and material choices
Designing Spaces: Considers functionality and purpose, spatial hierarchy and zoning, proportion and scale, circulation and accessibility

Single-Attached: One side of the house is built in the boundary of the lot. A shared wall is built between two properties.
Single-Detached: A residential building unattached to neighbors with space on all sides.
Rowhouse: A series of houses connected by common sidewalls forming a continuous group of low-rise homes.
Townhouse: Single-family house of two or three stories usually connected by a common sidewall.
Condominiums: Residential properties within a multi-storey building that shares walls and residents usually share repair costs.
Apartments: Owned by one person who rents it to tenants, with multiple units sharing walls.

Exterior Wall: Also known as outer wall or façade, separates the interior spaces from the external environment.
Interior Wall: A partition inside a house or structure that separates different spaces within a building’s interior.
Party Wall: A shared wall that separates two adjoining properties or buildings serving as a structural and legal division.