34 Questions
Who determines what internal and external spaces the client needs, their sizes, relative locations, and interconnections?
Architect
What type of specification details how a contractor should use and install materials to produce specific parts of a contract?
Prescriptive specification
In traditional design procedures, which professional engages consulting engineers and other consultants for their services?
Architect
What does the elevation view in traditional design procedures show?
Exterior of the building in upright view
Which type of engineer is usually required for most buildings according to the text?
Mechanical engineer
What does a floor plan show in traditional design procedures?
Internal flow of people and supplies
What is the main purpose of building design?
Meeting the owner's requirements and satisfying public health, welfare, and safety requirements
Who are considered experts in specific scientific disciplines legally permitted to design parts or the whole buildings?
Engineers
What is the difference between architecture and building construction?
Architecture focuses on building design as an art and science, while building construction is the process of assembling materials to form a building.
Who is responsible for providing all information necessary for construction of a building?
Architects
What is the repository of all information necessary for the construction of a building?
A drawing or plan
Who engages laborers and craftspeople for the purpose of building construction?
Contractors
What provides support to roofing?
Sheathing
Which term refers to rows of windows above a roof?
Monitors
What is a key characteristic of panel walls?
They are usually aluminum-framed walls.
Which term represents glazed openings for daylighting the building interior?
Skylights
What is the main horizontal part forming the top of a window frame called?
Head
What does unit masonry consist of?
Clay brick, concrete block, glass block, or clay tile
Which part of a window frame is responsible for raising or moving the sash?
Lift
What is the main characteristic of curtain walls?
Contain in-fills of glass, metal panels, or thin stone
In a casement window, how does the window open and close?
Inward and outward
What are flush doors primarily characterized by?
Being painted or stained
What distinguishes panel doors from flush doors?
Raised wood panels
What is the movable part of a window that holds the glazing called?
Sash
What is the purpose of a site plan?
To show the location and orientation of the building
Why is construction cost a dominant design concern?
If it exceeds the owner's budget, the project may be canceled
What do life-cycle costs of a building include?
Operation and maintenance costs
What is the simplest building system made of?
Floor and enclosure
What is the purpose of foundation walls?
To distribute building loads to the ground
Which component supports stairs in a building system?
Stringers
What do lintels support in buildings?
Walls above openings
Which structural component resists lateral movement in buildings?
Shear walls
What do bracings do in a structural system?
Carry lateral loads downward
What is the role of rigid frames in buildings for stability?
Prevent changes in beam angles
Test your knowledge on traditional design procedures like site plan, program design, schematics, and contract documents, along with building costs considerations such as construction budget and post-completion costs.
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