Design a Building Flashcards
Why do we construct homes?
We construct homes because it provides shelter from the elements as well as privacy.
Where were many important principals of building construction developed?
Many important principals of building construction were developed in ancient civilizations.
How do we still use knowledge from the past in our buildings today?
By building arches the way the Romans used to build them.
Buildings are designed to meet _________ needs
Specific
What must engineers consider when constructing a building?
Engineers, when constructing a building, must consider the different forces that will act upon the structure, and choose materials and structural supports that can withstand those forces.
Who helps with the creative process of a building?
The person that helps with the creative process of a building is an architect.
Who helps to figure out how to construct a building?
The person that figures out how to construct a building is an engineer.
What are some examples of subsystems that you can find in a building?
Some examples of subsystems that you can find in a building are a/c, furnaces, walls, and floors.
What are some restrictions that architects are faced with when designing a building?
Some restrictions that architects are faced with when designing a building are height or external features.
What acts as the skeletal system of a building?
The frame of the building acts as its skeletal system.
How they choose materials for a building depends on what?
They choose materials depending on the needs defined for the building, as well as access to resources.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a metal frame?
The advantages are it is lighter, and non-flammable, its disadvantage is simply it costs more.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a wooden frame?
The advantages of having a wooden frame are it costs less, but the disadvantages are it may warp, and can be damaged by termites and other insects.
What is the purpose of the foundation of a building?
The purpose of the foundation of a building are it supports and anchors the building into the ground.
What is the purpose of insulation?
The purpose of insulation is it helps with temperature regulation.
What is the purpose of a roof?
The purpose of a roof is it offers additional support as well as protection from rain, snow, and other natural elements.
What is the purpose of a HVAC system?
The purpose of a HVAC system is it helps make a building safer and more comfortable, it also maintains good air quality.
A group of parts that work together to function or perform a task
System
Solid matter that can be used to create things
Material
Something put together with materials that serves a purpose
Structure
Systematic plan often in a graphical form for the construction of something
Design
to build something from a design
Construct
a working system that is part of a larger system
Subsystem
Engineers have special skills, and they design things that help solve problems.
Engineer
A designer whose job it is to plan, develop, draw, and supervise the construction of buildings
Architect
Regulate a house’s temperature
Insulation
the step in the engineering process where the design is tried and data collected
Test
What are some of the things builders have to think about when designing and building a home in a cold and wet environment compared to a hot and dry environment?
Builders have to compare different materials such as In some warm and dry places, adobe, a building material made of soil and other organic material, has been used to fashion walls, floors, and roofs. In some cold and wet places, wood or stone has been used to make walls and floors, while straw or other dried vegetation is applied as roofing material.
What is insulation used for?
Insulation is used for regulating a home’s temperature.
How might building designs differ from urban areas and rural areas?
Building designs differ from urban areas to rural areas because in rural areas, you have more room and less concern about land. Urban areas might have to build things more vertical because of less space.
What do builders have to take into account when designing a building in an earthquake prone area?
Builders have to take into account how the materials and designs they use.
What materials do we use today to make modern buildings?
Materials that we use today to make modern buildings are wood, steel, copper, glass, and polymers.
Much of the energy used to make buildings comes from what type of fuel?
The energy used to make buildings comes from nonrenewable resources or fossil fuels.
What are green buildings?
Green buildings designed to reduce environmental impacts and conserve natural resources.
Name three types of materials used to create green buildings?
Three types of materials used to create green buildings are local materials, recycled materials, and green resources.
Why are green buildings considered to be good for our environment?
Green buildings are considered good for the environment, because it uses “green materials” that use less energy for heating, lighting, and AC.
