GATE Architecture/Planning 6th Edition Quiz
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Match the following authors with their respective books:

Adolf Loos = Ornamentation and Crime Alvin Toffler = Future Shock Allan Dobby = Conservation and Planning Alvar Alto = An Experimental Town Ayan Rand = Fountainhead Brian Hackett = Planting Design F.L. Wright = Disappearing City

Which of the following books was authored by Charles Correa?

  • Towards new Towns in America
  • Fountainhead
  • The future of Housing
  • Urbanisation in the Third World (correct)
  • What is the title of the book by F.L. Wright that talks about the living city?

    The Living City

    Alvar Alto wrote a book titled 'The Humanizing of Architecture'.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The author known for the book 'Revolution in Environment' is _____

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    Book Information

    • Title: GATE Architecture/ Planning (6th Edition)
    • Author: B.K. Das
    • Publication Year: 2020
    • ISBN: 978-93-5406-410-4
    • Price: Rs 1,200 (Rupees One Thousand Two Hundred only)
    • Publisher: KUSH BROTHERS, Patna
    • Printing Location: Maa Laxmi Printers, Nayatola, Patna
    • Availability: Sold through popular online stores; unauthorized distribution is prohibited.

    Content Structure

    • Covers solved GATE questions from 1991 to 2020.
    • Contains a comprehensive glossary.
    • Organized chronologically by year of exam questions from GATE 1991 to GATE 2020.

    Acknowledgments

    • Gratitude expressed to architecture and planning students across India for their contributions and identification of errors in the study material.

    Glossary Highlights

    • The glossary includes influential books and their authors relevant to architecture and planning.
    • Notable authors and works include:
      • Adolf Loos: "Ornamentation and Crime"
      • Alvin Toffler: "Future Shock"
      • Charles Correa: "Urbanisation in the Third World," "The New Landscape"
      • Christopher Alexander: Prolific works on urban design and architectural theory.
      • Frank Lloyd Wright: Various writings highlighting architecture and urban design concepts.

    Key Themes in Architecture Literature

    • Emphasis on the relationship between architecture and societal context.
    • Exploration of urban planning ideals, landscape design, and aesthetic philosophies.
    • Examination of future-oriented design concepts, sustainability in urban environments.

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    Test your knowledge with this quiz based on GATE questions from 1991 to 2020 in the field of Architecture and Planning. This quiz will help you review essential concepts and prepare effectively for your exam. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the material!

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