Exit Exam

Question 1

A horizontal plane laying as a figure on a contrasting background defines a simple field of space.

Answer 1

Base Plane

Question 2

A horizontal plane elevated above the ground plane establishes vertical surfaces along its edges that reinforce the visual separation from the surrounding ground.

Answer 2

Elevated Base Plane

Question 3

A horizontal plane depressed into the ground plane utilizes the vertical surfaces to the lowered area to define volume of a space.

Answer 3

Depressed Base Plane

Question 4

A horizontal plane located overhead defines a volume of space between itself and the ground plane.

Answer 4

Overhead Plane

Question 5

define the perpendicular edges of a volume of space.

Answer 5

Vertical linear elements

Question 6

articulates the space on which it fronts.

Answer 6

single vertical plane

Question 7

L-shaped configuration of vertical planes generates a field of space
from its corner outward along a diagonal axis.

Answer 7

L-shaped Plane

Question 8

define a volume of space between them

that is oriented axially toward both open ends of the configuration.

Answer 8

Parallel Plane

Question 9

configuration of vertical planes defines a volume of

space that is oriented primarily toward the open end of the configuration.

Answer 9

U-shaped Plane

Question 10

establish the boundaries of an introverted space and influence the field of space around the enclosure.

Answer 10

Four vertical planes

Question 11

An opening can be located wholly within a wall or ceiling plane and be surrounded on all sides by the surface of the plane.

Answer 11

Within Planes

Question 12

An opening can be located along one edge or at a corner of a wall or
ceiling plane. In either case, the opening will be at a corner of a space.

Answer 12

At Corners

Question 13

Types of within Planes:

Answer 13

Centered, Grouped, Off center, Deep Set, Skylight

Question 14

Types of At Corners:

Answer 14

Along one edge, along two edges, turning a cover, grouped, skylight

Question 15

An opening extend vertically between the floor and ceiling planes or horizontally between two wall planes. It can grow in size to occupy an entire wall of a space.

Answer 15

Between Planes

Question 16

Types of Between Planes

Answer 16

Vertical, Horizontal, 3/4 Opening, Window-wall, Skylight

Question 17

A space may be contained within the volume of a larger space.

Answer 17

Space within a Space

Question 18

The field of a space may overlap the volume of another space.

Answer 18

Interlocking Spaces

Question 19

Two spaces may abut each other or share a common border. Allows each space to be clearly defined and to respond.

Answer 19

Adjacent Spaces

Question 20

The separating plane may:

Answer 20

• Appear as a freestanding plane in a single volume of space.
• Limit visual and physical access between two adjacent spaces
• Defined with row of columns that allows high degree of visual and spatial continuity between two spaces.

Question 21

Linked by a Common Space Two spaces may rely on an intermediary space for their relationship.

Answer 21

Linked by a Common Space

Question 22

is a stable, concentrated composition that
consists of a number of secondary spaces grouped around a large,
dominant, central space.

Answer 22

Centralized Organization

Question 23

Consists essentially of a series of spaces. These spaces can either be directly related to one another or be linked through a separate and
distinct linear space.

Answer 23

Linear Organization

Question 24

of space combines elements of both centralized and

linear organizations.

Answer 24

Radial Organization

Question 25

Clustered Organization A clustered organization relies on physical proximity to relate its spaces to
one another. Flexible and can accept growth and change readily without affecting its
character.

Answer 25

Clustered Organization

Question 26

consists of forms and spaces whose positions in space
and relationships with one another are regulated by a three-dimensional
grid pattern or field.

Answer 26

Grid Organization

Question 27

Study of measurable distances between people as they interact. The term was introduces by anthropologist Edward T. Hall in 1966.

Answer 27

Proxemics

Question 28

Approx. 0.45 to 1.2 m (18” to 4’). this is the space used when talking to family and friends about personal topics.

Answer 28

Personal Distance

Question 29

Invisible bubble within 0-0.45 m(18”) from our skin.

Answer 29

Intimate Space

Question 30

About 0.12 m to 3.6 m from our skin. used in business transactions, meeting new people, and interacting new groups of people.

Answer 30

Social Distance

Question 31

Beyond 3.6 m (12’) and used with a person giving speech, performance, or a lecture.

Answer 31

Public Distance

Question 32

three-dimensional field in which objects and events occur and have relative position and direction.

Answer 32

Space

Question 33

A delimited space that a person or a group uses and defends as an exclusive person.

Answer 33

Territoriality

Question 34

“A term used to describe a residential environment whose physical characteristics—building layout and site plan—function to allow inhabitants themselves to become key agents in ensuring their security.“

The area is safer when people feel a sense of ownership and responsibility for that piece of a community.

Answer 34

Defensible Space Theory

Question 35

The Defensible Space Theory that encompasses ideas about crime prevention and neighborhood safety of architect ______

Answer 35

Oscar Newmann

Question 36

Four Factors of Defensible Space

Answer 36

Territoriality
Natural Surveillance
Image
Milieu

Question 37

the idea that one’s home is sacred

Answer 37

Territoriality

Question 38

the link between an area’s physical

characteristics and the residents’ ability to see what is happening.

Answer 38

Natural Surveillance

Question 39

the capacity of the physical design to impart a sense of

security.

Answer 39

Image

Question 40

other features that may affect security, such as proximity to a
police substation or busy commercial area.

Answer 40

Milieu