Introduction to Theory of Architecture

<p>The Fibonacci Sequence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leonardo Da Vinci (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To offer a scientifically accepted general principle or system of ideas that explains a phenomenon. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arkhi (chief) and Tekton (builder), indicating the chief builder or designer. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both the art and the science of designing and constructing habitable environments, as well as the style characteristic of a people or time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Demolishing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Altering a form by removing a portion of its volume. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gravitational Balance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To establish repetition of design elements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Accented rhythm emphasizes a specific part. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To create a focal point or climax (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Repetition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Value (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum perceivable by humans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brightness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A color or shade (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Generic scale (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Makes us energetic and can interrupt sleep patterns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hue blended with white (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brightness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smooth surface (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shade (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The aesthetic and beauty of a building (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Red (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Static anthropometry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chromostereopsis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strength and durability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lilac (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Utilitas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The arrangement of workplaces and products to fit users (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To standardize measurements and proportions of the human body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The distance maintained for intimate interactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To determine the center-to-center spacing of columns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relationship between space use and human behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultural anthropology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It affects the quality and usability of materials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proxemics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A system of ideas designed to explain something.

The art and science of designing and constructing buildings.

The profession of creating buildings and environments.

The act of forming a coherent structure from materials.

Changing a form by removing part of its volume.

Describes the relationship between sizes of spaces, masses, and the human body.

Relates to how we perceive the size of architectural elements compared to others.

The term used to describe different colors or shades.

Represents the quality of a color from dark to light.

A hue blended with white to create a lighter version.

A hue blended with grey, altering its intensity.

A hue blended with black, resulting in a darker version.

Measures the intensity or purity of a color.

A design layout where all parts radiate from the center.

A balance in design differing in form but equal in weight, creating visual appeal.

The simplest kind of unity in design, involving the repeated use of elements.

An emphasis placed on a specific part of a design to create interest.

The repetition of elements like lines and shapes to create movement.

A type of rhythm that involves duplication without emphasis.

A rhythm that features repetition with emphasis on a specific part.

The amount of light emitted by a light source, affecting how we perceive it.

A principle consisting of Strength (Firmitas), Utility (Utilitas), and Beauty (Venustas) in architecture.

Strength, Solidity, and Durability of a building to withstand time and elements.

Utility, Function, or Commodity related to a building’s ability to meet user needs.

Aesthetic value, representing a building’s beauty and its alignment with contextual standards.

An optical illusion where colors appear at different distances due to their wavelengths.

The study of human body measurements and capabilities in relation to design.

Measurement of body sizes when at rest, important for designing furniture and spaces.

The study of how colors influence perceptions and behaviors.

The study of body measurements related to human abilities and task completion.

The design of workspaces and products to fit the needs of users effectively.

Architectural styles that mimic ideal human proportions in building design.

A proportioning system by Le Corbusier based on human body measurements.

The study of personal space and its effects on behavior and communication.

The distance a person maintains in intimate and personal interactions.

The distance maintained in social interactions, beyond personal space.

A method in architecture determining spacing of columns using the ken grid.

The perception of body movements and position without visual cues.

An architectural method where floor mat dimensions remain fixed while changes in space occur.

A proportioning system that defines relationships in design as 1:1.618.

A numeric series where each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers.

A famous sketch by Leonardo Da Vinci illustrating the human body's proportions.