Building Trades Flashcards
1
Q
How would 3d images be useful to a housing developer
A
- Existing buildings
- Topography
- To show to planning office for planning permission
- To show potential clients plots prior to buying
- Use in promotional information
2
Q
How would 3d images be useful to a house buyer
A
- To view boundaries
- Direction of plots in relation to north arrow
- Lay of the land
- Land Features (trees)
- Road access
3
Q
Why is a topographical survey of value to an architect
A
- Know boundary lines
- Allow for accurate zoning/scale
- Can design around existing structures etc
- Can design to suit land contours and features
- To avoid costly mistakes during construction
- Digital surveys are available in DWG and DXF format so
can be used to plan a development on software
4
Q
Various graphics of houses in the development are shown, what information can be gained that would benefit the construction trades.
A
- Materials to be used in construction of roof
- How the roof trusses are constructed and supported
- How the exterior render and materials should be
applied and look when complete
5
Q
Explain, other than digital testing methods, a benefit of producing the 3D printed model for a caravan designer
A
- Scale and proportion
- Modification of shape
