Exit Exam Part IV Flashcards
The unending sequence of numbers where the first two terms are 1 and 1 each succeeding term is the sum of the two preceding is discovered by a. Le Corbusier b. Fibonacci c. Vitrivius d. Palladio
b. Fibonacci
In composition, it is established by equalizing the element forces in spite their differences
a. Contrast
b. Perspective
c. Asymmetrical balance
d. Focus
c. Asymmetrical balance
In gestalt principle, when objects that are close to each other are of the same group is known as
a. Reversible figure
b. Continuity
c. Proximity
d. Figure Ground
c. Proximity
Explaining a phenomenon is a component of the definition of a:
a. Concept
b. Theory
c. Philosophy
d. Problem
b. Theory
Method of proportioning based on height of an English man with his arm raised
a. Modulor
b. Fibonacci
c. Golden rectangle
d. Divine proportion
a. Modulor
A visibly perceived sequence of architectural elements in a design is
a. Hierarchy
b. Scale
c. Balance
d. rhythm
d. rhythm
The color harmony where colors are located side by side in the color wheel a. Monochrome b. Analogous c. Complementary d. Split complementary
b. Analogous
Arranging visually equal elements in each four quadrants created by a pair of crossed axes
a. Axial symmetry
b. Asymmetrical balance
c. Biaxial balance
d. Symmetrical balance
c. Biaxial balance
A relational concept, typically measured in terms of how far one individual is from the other
a. Distance
b. territory
c. space
d. proxemics
d. proxemics
Perceiving architectural through all 5 senses and not just the visual sense is which level of architectural orders
a. Conceptual
b. Perceptual
c. Critical
b. Perceptual
Gestalt principle-complete figure that are incomplete
a. Continuity
b. Proximity
c. Figure ground
d. Closure
d. Closure
Space is always defined by:
a. Circulation
b. Structure
c. Form
d. Style
a. Circulation
The point of contact between mass and space is
a. Line
b. Volume
c. Form
d. Plane
c. Form
Gestalt principle-tendency to perceive objects, or figure, as existing on a background
a. Continuity
b. Figure ground
c. Proximity
d. Closure
b. Figure ground
A person’s house is an example of
a. Primary territory
b. Secondary territory
c. Tertiary territory
d. None of the above
a. Primary territory
A color complementary to another color is found in which position of the color wheel in relation to the second color
a. Opposite to the second color
b. Two colors away from the second color
c. Three colors away from the second color
d. Next to the second color
c. Three colors away from the second color
An anthropometric scale of proportions devised by swiss-born French architect le Corbusier. It was developed as a visual bridge between two incompatible scales, the imperial system and the metric system a. Modulor b. Fibonacci c. Golden rectangle d. Divine proportion
a. Modulor
The term synonymous to the golden proportion given during the renaissance period when they discovered that the body and nature follows the same principle.
a. Aesthetic proportion
b. Divine proportion
c. Genetic proportion
d. Organic proportion
b. Divine proportion
Which of the ff. is not a characteristic of territoriality
a. The ownership or of right to a place
b. Personalization
c. The right to defend against intrusion
d. Common spaces
d. Common spaces
When elements of a composition grow from a central line or are aligned around central point
a. Symmetry
b. Radial balance
c. Continuity
d. Rad
b. Radial balance
Is the arrangement of elements so that no part of a work
overpowers the other, or seems heavier than any other part
a. Dominance
b. Balance
c. Unity
d. Scale
b. Balance
A design concept which uses symbols and meanings is which type of thematic or symbolic concept
a. Ideals
b. Essences
c. Metaphors
d. Analogies
c. Metaphors
Study of proportioning systems based on the dimensions and proportions of the human body
a. Ergonomics
b. Anthropometrics
c. Aesthetics
d. Socio-geometrics
b. Anthropometrics
PD 1096 is an example of
a. Critical theory
b. Descriptive theory
c. Conceptual theory
d. Prescriptive theory
c. Conceptual theory
Tertiary colors result from a mix of which types of colors
a. Two primaries
b. Primary and secondary
c. Two secondary
d. Secondary and its complement
b. Primary and secondary
Designing religious retreat house would normally require which type of privacy
a. Solitude
b. Intimacy
c. Anonymity
d. Reserve
c. Anonymity
A process by which the brain takes all the sensations people experience at any given moment and allows them to be interpreted in some meaningful fashion a. Expression b. Translation c. Perception d. Appreciation
c. Perception
Dimensional relationships of the elements of an architectural design to a standard is a definition of
a. Contrast
b. Proportion
c. Hierarchy
d. Scale
c. Hierarchy
An axis that creates symmetry is found in which design principle
a. Scale
b. Balance
c. Proportion
d. Contrast
b. Balance
The horizontal SM Megamall building seen against the high-rise structure of the Ortigas center is an example of:
a. Rhythm
b. Balance
c. Contrast
d. Hierarchy
d. Hierarchy
The central atrium of the Trinoma shopping mall may be perceived as which type of architecture?
a. Gay
b. Feminine
c. Masculine
d. Androgynous
b. Feminine
Principle of unity
a. Provides cohesiveness to different elements seen in one composition
b. Accent to grouping of elements
c. Provides visual equilibrium to composition of elements
d. Provides opposition to the composition of elements
c. Provides visual equilibrium to composition of elements
Which of the following is not a behavior setting
a. Bookstore
b. School canteen
c. Church
d. Mosque
b. School canteen
Dominance
a. Provides cohesiveness to different elements seen in one
composition
b. Accent to grouping of elements
c. Provide visual equilibrium to composition of elements
d. Provides opposition to the composition of elements
b. Accent to grouping of elements
The branches and leaves of the trees are some examples of what planar elements defining a space a. Overhead plane b. Vertical plane c. Base plane d. Depressed plane
a. Overhead plane
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Falling Water, Sydney Opera House are examples that describe
a. Symmetrical balance
b. Radial balance
c. Biaxial balance
d. Asymmetrical balance
d. Asymmetrical balance
Competitive fast food chains deliberately choose colors red, yellow, orange in their color scheme:
a. To look clean and less maintenance
b. To stimulate gastronomic sensation
c. To match w/ the logo
d. To fuel people with warm and cozy atmosphere
b. To stimulate gastronomic sensation
Principle of contrast
a. Provides cohesiveness to different elements seen in one composition
b. Accent to grouping of elements
c. Provide visual equilibrium to composition of elements
d. Provides opposition to the composition of elements
d. Provides opposition to the composition of elements
Preferring the Greenbelt shopping mall over the SM megamall because of the former’s park-like setting is an example of which aesthetic theory a. Contextual b. Organismicist c. Psychoanalytic d. Existential
b. Organismicist
Calatrava’s works are an architectural line may be:
a. Structure as form giver
b. Light as form giver
c. Material as form giver
d. Color as form giver
a. Structure as form giver
An example of architectural line may be
a. Street
b. Wall
c. Dome
d. Monumental
b. Wall
Which of the following is an example of socio-petal space
a. An airport waiting area
b. The lineup area in front of a ticket booth
c. The food serving area of a cafeteria
d. A residential dining table
d. A residential dining table
Annoyed when a stranger is standing so close to you is
a. Personal territory
b. Physical territory
c. Public territory
a. Personal territory
In making a small room appear bigger
a. Walls and ceiling should be with bright colors
b. Walls and ceilings should be with lighter colors
c. Wall and ceilings should be with warm colors
d. All of the above
b. Walls and ceilings should be with lighter colors
A linear organization of spaces in an architectural design may be perceived in
a. A mosque
b. A Japanese pagoda
c. Townhouses
d. Intramuros
c. Townhouses
Internet cafés are an example of the architectural application of which Maslow’s levels of needs?
a. Self-actualization
b. Security
c. Social acceptance
d. Self-esteem
c. Social acceptance
What is the distance from a person to a stranger in planning a public park
a. 0.5 m
b. 1.2 m
c. 2.5 m
d. 3.5 m
d. 3.5 m
Which of the following is not manifested Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie House
a. Sweeping, extended low buildings
b. Shallow sloping roofs
c. Horizontal lines
d. Curtain walls
d. Curtain walls
The approach of the architecture of GDR was heavily influenced by
a. Introduction of new technology that shaped their buildings
b. The political ideology of socialism which private property ownership is banned and housing is for all
c. The religion where ornamentations were based on religious
beliefs
d. The growing economy where the height of the building is an
economic symbol
b. The political ideology of socialism which private property ownership is banned and housing is for all
The book written by Vitruvius
a. De architectura Libri Decem
b. Re de aedificatoria(on the art of building)
c. Trattato d’architettura(treatise of Architecture)
d. L’ldea dell’Architettura (‘the idea of a Universal Architecture)
a. De architectura Libri Decem
The philosophy of Andres Duany
a. The urban Transect based on historic arrangements of cities, towns, and countryside. The transect is the natural gradient from urban to rural to natural landscapes that can be observed
in settlement pattern all over the world
b. The location of our residential and work place have great influence on people. Urban places are decisive factors in our standard of living
c. Socialist realism was intended to create the state’s own identity about urban planning and architecture, and to reject modernism
d. The interplay between geometry and light, the relationship between site and building design.
a. The urban Transect based on historic arrangements of cities, towns, and countryside. The transect is the natural gradient from urban to rural to natural landscapes that can be observed in settlement pattern all over the world
Book written by Filarete
a. De architectura Libri Decem
b. Re de aedificatoria (on the art of building)
c. Trattato d’architettura (treatise of Architecture)
d. L’ldea dell’Architettura (‘the idea of a Universal Architecture)
c. Trattato d’architettura (treatise of Architecture)
The 30 St. Mary Axe reflects Norman Foster’s Philosophy
a. Socialist realism was intended to create the state’s own identity about urban planning and architecture, and to reject modernism
b. The interplay between geometry and light, the relationship between site and building design
c. The location of our residential and work place have great influence on people. Urban places are decisive factors in our standard of living
d. The urban Transect based on historic arrangements of cities, towns, and countryside. The transect is the natural gradient from urban to rural to natural landscapes that can be observed
in settlement pattern all over the world
c. The location of our residential and work place have great influence on people. Urban places are decisive factors in our standard of living
The book written by Alberti
a. De architectura Libri Decem
b. Re de aedificatoria(on the art of building)
c. Trattato d’architettura(treatise of Architecture)
d. L’ldea dell’Architettura (‘the idea of a Universal Architecture)
b. Re de aedificatoria(on the art of building)
Which of the following is a characteristic of International Style
a. The curtain wall used as building envelop
b. The treatment of the building parts in classical motif
c. The curvilinear appearance of the building
d. The color motif applied in the building
a. The curtain wall used as building envelop
The ideal city planned by Filarete
a. Sforzinda
b. Garden city
c. Newtown
d. Acropolis
a. Sforzinda
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Neo-classical style
a. Towers with pinnacles
b. Symmetrical shape
c. Tall columns that rise the height of the building
d. Triangular pediment, domed roofs
a. Towers with pinnacles
The use of renewable sources of energy such as solar panels, renewable materials such as lumber from commercial farming and
the minimal use of natural material thru reduce, reuse, recycle is
a. Organic architecture
b. Sustainable architecture
c. Bio-mimicry
d. Vernacular architecture
b. Sustainable architecture
Which of the ff. is BETON BRUT
a. Concrete
b. Brick
c. Granite
d. Brick and concrete
a. Concrete
The formulation of design concept from the inspiration of plants
and animals such as the copying the tactile response of the
makahiya leaves in the design of touch lamp or the water repellent
character of the taro leaves used as inspiration to paint materials
a. Organic architecture
b. Sustainable architecture
c. Bio-mimicry
d. Vernacular architecture
c. Bio-mimicry
A cult of the machine age and even a glorification of war and violence were among the themes of this movement
a. Brutalism
b. Techno tecture
c. Constructivism
d. Futurism
d. Futurism
The expressionism style of structure manifest
a. The character of the building was from the emotional interpretations of the architect and materials showed poetic expressions
b. The characteristic of the raw material used was revealed
c. The building has no classical ornamentation
d. The shape of the structure was futuristic
a. The character of the building was from the emotional interpretations of the architect and materials showed poetic expressions
Which of the ff. is not a characteristic of Villa Savoye of Le Corbusier
a. A pillars supporting the structure, thus freeing the ground beneath the building
b. A roof terrace, transformable into a garden and an essential part of the house
c. An open floor plan; a façade free of ornamentation, windows in strips that affirm the independence of the structural frame
d. Open, split-level living space and cell-like bedrooms
d. Open, split-level living space and cell-like bedrooms
Architectural style after 1917 Russian war where new architecture is a remedy for Russian social discontentment
a. Brutalism
b. Futurism
c. Techno tecture
d. Constructivism
d. Constructivism
Biotecture is reflected on the works of
a. Duany
b. Calatrava
c. Ebenezer howard
d. Rem koolhaas
b. Calatrava
Large abstract forms, Sharp geometric designs, Glass-clad structure and traditional combining with modern elements are design characteristics of
a. I.M Pei
b. Tadao Ando
c. Antoni Gaudi
d. Le Corbusier
a. I.M Pei
Which of the ff. is not a characteristic of Philip Johnson’s Glass House
a. Geometrical
b. Creates sense of transparency within the area
c. Simple plan
d. Free-standing columns
d. Free-standing columns
The stage where the project objectives are studied
a. Definition of the project
b. Development of design strategies and concept
c. Final design and presentation
d. Pre-design service
a. Definition of the project
Which of the ff. is not a description of Eero Saarinen’s building
a. Simple
b. Sweeping
c. Arching structural curves or machine like rationalism
d. Integrity of materials
d. Integrity of materials
Development of design strategies
a. Project objectives
b. Design considerations
c. Flowchart programming
d. Technical space analysis
a. Project objectives
Describe Paul Rudolf’s buildings
a. Simple
b. Sweeping
c. Arching structural curves or machine like rationalism
d. Integrity of materials
d. Integrity of materials
Not a characteristic of Art Nouveau
a. Whiplash lines
b. Semi-circular arches
c. Flowing endril-like lines
d. Feminine figures
b. Semi-circular arches
Which of the following in not the characteristic of Frank Gehry’s building
a. Idea of unity and harmony in composition
b. Idea of fragmentation
c. An interest in manipulating ideas of a structure’s surface or skin
d. Non-rectilinear shapes w/c serve to distort and dislocate some of the elements of architecture, such as structure and envelop
a. Idea of unity and harmony in composition
Graphical diagrams used to represent spaces with no consideration to actual areas of the spaces
a. Bubble diagram
b. Interaction diagram
c. Space diagram
d. Interrelationship diagram
a. Bubble diagram
The stage where working drawings, models, presentation drawings are prepared
a. Definition of the project
b. Development of design strategies and concept
c. Pre-design concept
d. Final design and presentation
b. Development of design strategies and concept
Not a characteristic of Art Deco
a. Curvaceous
b. Metallic
c. Use of zebra prints
d. Chevron
c. Use of zebra prints
Stage of the design process where site is studied
a. Development of design strategies and concept
b. Definition of the project
c. Pre-design concept
d. Final design and presentation
b. Definition of the project
The proper positioning of structure taking into consideration solar, view, privacy
a. Orientation
b. Rendering
c. Diagramming
d. Doodling
a. Orientation
Not a design consideration
a. Climate
b. Laws
c. Needs and wants
d. Concept
d. Concept
Stage in design process where the kind, quality and quantity of spaces and their requirements relative to site are determined.
a. Technical computation
b. Area computation
c. Technical space analysis
d. Technical space accounting
c. Technical space analysis
The use of information such as climate, laws and codes, culture and traditions are examples of
a. Design concept
b. Project concept
c. Design considerations
d. Design criteria
c. Design considerations
A technique in analyzing space adjacency where one space is compared to all spaces using table
a. Matrix
b. Interaction net
c. Grid
d. Table
a. Matrix
If sustainable development is the “central theme” of a project, which of the ff. stages of the design process should the development of the concept be stopped
a. Scope of the project
b. Project objectives
c. Design objective
d. Final design proposal and presentation
c. Design objective
From the abstract program concept “sustainability” which of the ff.
statement is a performance requirement
a. A maximum of 100% of the light is coming from the sun during the day time
b. A maximum delay of 30% for delivery of materials
c. A maximum of 100% productivity of the workers
d. A maximum 100% return of investment for 10 years
a. A maximum of 100% of the light is coming from the sun during the day time
Which of the following is not a description of a concept
a. A statement made up of diagrammatic solutions arising from
design analysis
b. A statement that is general and rudimentary in character
c. It requires and must embrace further development
d. Sketches and doodles of designers of reflect what is on their minds
d. Sketches and doodles of designers of reflect what is on their minds
The use of renewable sources of energy such as solar panels, renewable materials such as lumber from commercial farming and
the minimal use of natural material thru reduce, reuse, recycle is
a. Organic architecture
b. Sustainable architecture
c. Bio-mimicry
d. Vernacular architecture
b. Sustainable architecture
From the abstract program concept “sustainability” which of the ff. statement is a performance requirement
e. A maximum of 100% of the light is coming from the sun during the day time
f. A maximum delay of 30% for delivery of materials
g. A maximum of 100% productivity of the workers
h. A maximum 100% return of investment for 10 years
e. A maximum of 100% of the light is coming from the sun during the day time
Which of the ff. is not a characteristic of Villa Savoye of Le Corbusier
a. A pillars supporting the structure, thus freeing the ground beneath the building
b. A roof terrace, transformable into a garden and an essential
part of the house
c. An open floor plan; a façade free of ornamentation, windows in
strips that affirm the independence of the structural frame
d. Open, split-level living space and cell-like bedrooms
d. Open, split-level living space and cell-like bedrooms
Which of the following programmatic concepts does not reflect the central idea of sustainability
a. Harnessing renewable materials
b. 3rs
c. Zero waste
d. None of the above
d. None of the above
The expressionism style of structure manifest
a. The character of the building was from the emotional interpretations of the architect and materials showed poetic expressions
b. The characteristic of the raw material used was revealed
c. The building has no classical ornamentation
d. The shape of the structure was futuristic
a. The character of the building was from the emotional interpretations of the architect and materials showed poetic expressions
What do you think will be your design philosophy of you believe in sustainability a. Organic architecture b. Maximalism c. Minimalism d. Green architecture
d. Green architecture
The Turning torso Calatrava
a. Direct analogy
b. Personal analogy
c. Symbolic analogy
d. Fantasy analogy
b. Personal analogy
Brundtland commission of the united nations on march 20,1987 states that “sustainable development is development that meets
the needs of the present w/o compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. This definition of environmental and human concern as applied to architecture in the
form of program concept would mean
a. Design of an office where the needs of future users of the building will be considered
b. Design that of an office that will consider the budget of the corporation so that the workers will be productive in the structure
c. Design of an office with materials that are taken from renewable sources
d. A design of an office that economical
d. A design of an office that economical
Which of the following in not the characteristic of Frank Gehry’s building
a. Idea of unity and harmony in composition
b. Idea of fragmentation
c. An interest in manipulating ideas of a structure’s surface or skin
d. Non-rectilinear shapes w/c serve to distort and dislocate some
of the elements of architecture, such as structure and envelop
a. Idea of unity and harmony in composition
Which of the ff. is not classified as a good characteristic of program concept development a. Simplicity b. Strong visual impact c. Brief verbal reinforcement d. Definition of terms
d. Definition of terms
The formulation of design concept from the inspiration of plants and animals such as the copying the tactile response of the makahiya leaves in the design of touch lamp or the water repellent character of the taro leaves used as inspiration to paint materials
a. Organic architecture
b. Sustainable architecture
c. Bio-mimicry
d. Vernacular architecture
The formulation of design concept from the inspiration of plants and animals such as the copying the tactile response of the makahiya leaves in the design of touch lamp or the water repellent character of the taro leaves used as inspiration to paint materials
a. Organic architecture
b. Sustainable architecture
c. Bio-mimicry
d. Vernacular architecture
c. Bio-mimicry
Which of the ff. is not a function of programming
a. Document factual materials
b. Documents decisions done during the pre-design process
c. Scope and direction of the project are established
d. Document the design development of the project
Which of the following is a characteristic of International Style
a. The curtain wall used as building envelop
b. The treatment of the building parts in classical motif
c. The curvilinear appearance of the building
d. The color motif applied in the building
a. The curtain wall used as building envelop
The arteries of the blood of the human body is like the streets of the city is an example of
a. Fantasy analogy
b. Direct analogy
c. Personal analogy
d. Symbolic analogy
Which of the following is not manifested Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie House
a. Sweeping, extended low buildings
b. Shallow sloping roofs
c. Horizontal lines
d. Curtain walls
