Ballast Flashcards
The squares formed by parallels and meridians, spaced 24 miles apart are called….
Checks
The portion of radiant energy that is reflected as it falls on a surface.
Albedo
A _______ prevents excessive storm water runoff on a site from overloading the storm sewer by temporarily holding the water and releasing it at s controlled rate.
Retention pond
A ________ is designed to allow sediment to settle while water drains into the ground.
Bioswale
An ________ is designed to retain storm water until it can seep into the ground.
Infiltration basin
Recommended maximum slope for parking lot
5%
Setback distances are determined by a city’s
Zoning code
The maximum allowable area of a building is limited by a combination of
Floor area ratio and construction type
Which of the following sustainable strategies best manages stormwater runoff? (choose three)
A. bioswales B. catch basins C. cisterns D. infiltration basins E. pervious paving F. box culverts
A. bioswales
D. infiltration basins
E. pervious paving
The architect can minimize the heat island effect of impervious site paving by selecting a material with
A. low albedo
B. high albedo
C. low conductivity
D. high conductivity
B. high albedo
An architect is planning an infill building in an urban setting. To maintain the continuity of the public space enclosure definied by the other buildings, the architect should be most sensitive to the
A. building height
B. recess line
C. setback
D. transition line
B. recess line
To determine the regulations that pertain to a planned development around a wetlands area, which of the following should the architect investigate? (choose 3)
A. local government rules B. local building codes C. state governmental rules D. U.S. army corps of engineers regulations E. development covenants F. zoning ordinances
A. local government rules
C. state government rules
D. U.S. army corps of engineers regulations
According to ADA-ABA accessibility guideline, what is the maximum slope for a curb cut?
A. 1:6
B. 1:8
C. 1:10
D. 1:12
D. 1:12
On the fally equinox in the northern hemisphere, the sun
A. is at its northernmost position
B. is at its southernmost position
C. rises at its earliest time and sets at its latest
D. rises and sets over the equator
D. rises and sets over the equator
An architect is planning a development project near a major river. If the owner requires that there be no risk of flooding in the development, the architect needs to determine the
A. local flood plain regulations
B. NFIP standards
C. probable maximum flood (PMF)
D. standard projected flood (SPF)
C. probable maximum flood (PMF)
