Exam 4 reviewer Flashcards
Evolved as high density in cities, originally serving as a transitional element between the commercial/industrial districts and single family areas.
townhouses
How many units in a single block that was common to build in the past years?
10 to 12 units
In CSD Pattern, what feet in space between the building fronts is filled of continuous pavements?
90 to 100 feet
WHICH AMONG THE CHOICES DESCRIBES TND ALTERNATIVE?
A. VARIED FRONT-PORCH SIZES AND DIVERSE COLUMN STYLES HIGHLIGHT UNIT ENTRANCES.
B. SLIGHT VARIATIONS IN SETBACK, HEIGHT, AND ARCHITECTURAL STYLE.
C. NOT ALL TOWNHOUSE GROUPS NEED TO HAVE SIX UNITS
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
ALL OF THE ABOVE
In CSD Pattern, what spaces can be utilized as very accessible and highly visible neighborhood parks whole improving the image of the intersection?
corner
Perceived by many as the ideal housing type in the modern industrial world.These consist of freestanding structures with yard space on all four sides
Single - family Detached
Single family lots usually ranges from?
100-120 sqm
What is a key characteristic of single-family semidetached homes?
One side yard is eliminated, optimizing land use
What is a common goal of single-family semidetached homes?
Providing affordable housing to a broader population
In development pattern for garages, which of the following statements are the TND alternative?
I. Provision of recessed garage and parking slots before the building line.
II. Disemphasizing automobile storage on the façade.
III. Having a side-load garage along with a parking apron.
IV. An accessible forward-entry garage rather than having to back into the street
A. I and III only.
B. II only.
C. II, III, and IV only.
D. I, II, III, and IV.
D. I, II, III, and IV
The fundamental building block of community
Neighborhood
Distinguishing characteristics where neighbors live is
according to
Charter of Congress of New Urbanism
According to the book, it is where we experience our
family and friends, it’s where life happens.
Neighborhood
The following are the distinguishing characteristics, except.
a. Understanding neighborhood as the fundamental
building block of community
b. Ensure a diverse range of amenities available within
walking distance of homes to facilitate various daily
activities.
c. Streets of neighborhoods should be interconnected
networks designed to encourage walking.
d. Compact and Pedestrian friendly.
Understanding neighborhood as the fundamental
building block of community
Public gathering spaces in neighborhoods should be
distinctive and _______ to reinforce community identity.
Centrally located
Wright and _____ are known for influential body of work, where communities features gardens, shared courtyards, and parks closely integrated with housing.
Clarence Stein
He worked in New York City planning where he became a strong advocate of the neighborhood unit.
Clarence Perry
He believed in designing in harmony with humanity and the environment, a philosophy he called organic architecture; and that building should be spread out horizontally.
Frank Lloyd Wright
He was an English urban planner and founder of the garden city movement, known for his publication To-Morrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform (1898).
Ebenezer Howard
He was later known as the father of ekistics, which concerns the multi-aspect science of human settlements.
Constantinos A. Doxiadis
Which of the following parking configurations involves
vehicles parking end-to-end without an aisle between them,
commonly used for space efficiency?
Stub parking
Which term refers to a residential unit within a larger
building structure typically containing multiple units?
Apartment
What describes a parking system where the parking
facilities are located within the site or structure, minimizing
visibility from the surrounding area?
Internalized parking
What is the key difference between internal and external
parking configurations?
Internal parking is within a building or site, while external
parking is outside the structure or site
Which of the following is a characteristic of externalized
parking?
a. For residents, views of the parking areas are minimized,
while for neighbors or passersby, the parking is fully
exposed.
b. Lower infrastructure cost
c. Parking areas are screened from exterior views
d. Located within the building structure
For residents, views of the parking areas are minimized,
while for neighbors or passersby, the parking is fully
exposed.
His work was reissued as “The Concise Townscape (Architectural Press, 1961)).
Gordon Cullen
Who was an American architect and a founding principal of the film venturi?
Robert Venturi
He is known for his innovative thinking in the field of urban planning and sociology.
Patrick Geddes
He is a Danish architect who recieves a research grant from the Royal Danish Academy of fine arts to study the “form and use of public spaces”.
Jan Gehl
He is a british architect and theorist and was well known for his work on informal self-help housing and neighborhood building in Peru, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
John Turner
