Mixed Subjects 1 Flashcards
It refers to the manner in which the surfaces of a form come together to define its shape & volume. It clearly reveals the precise nature of its parts & their relationships to each other & to the whole. Its surfaces appear as discrete planes with distinct shapes & their overall configuration is legible & easily perceived.
Articulation
This unique specimen of Filipino architecture from the Spanish era has been included in the World Heritage Sites List of UNESCO. The church was built by the Augustinian friars from 1694 until 1710. It shows the earthquake-proof baroque style architecture.
San Agustin Church, Paoay
As per PD 1096, what is the minimum width of an exit door?
900 mm
Refers to housing programs & projects covering houses & lots & home lots only undertaken by the government or the private sector for the underprivileged & homeless citizens which shall include sites & services development, long term financing, liberalized terms on interest payments, & such other benefits in accordance with the provisions of RA 7279 or the Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992
Socialized housing
The study of designing equipment & devices that fit the human body, its movements, & its cognitive abilities
Ergonomics
Under PD 1096, what is the minimum area for toilets & baths?
1.20 meters
How many percentages of the contract price are equivalent to the guarantee bond?
30%
In RA 9266, which particular section & item number defines IAPOA?
Section 3 Item No. 11
This is the approved form of security furnished by the contractor and is surety as a guarantee to the quality of materials & equipment installed & the workmanship performed by the Contractor.
Guarantee Bond
A type of planning which emphasizes that the proper role of the planner is not to serve the general public interest but rather to serve the interests of the least fortunate or least well-represented groups in society
Advocacy planning
What is the basis of the Early Christian Architecture?
Roman Architecture
Under PD 1096, what is the maximum inclination of escalators?
35 degrees
A kind of spatial organization which consists of repetitive cellular spaces grouped by proximity or by the sharing of a common trait or relationship
Clustered
Remedial work done on any damages or deteriorated portion(s) of a building/structure to restore its original condition
Repair
It is the Philippines’ first shopping mall in graceful art deco lines, very fancy for Manila of the 1930s. It housed the Manila Stock Exchange as well as offices and upscale shops where Manila’s elite would go as much for the prestige of being seen as for the air-conditioning, which was uncommon then.
Crystal Arcade
There shall be no fixed ratio between the saleable portion & non-saleable portion of a subdivision project.
True
This style is theatrical & heavily ornamented classical style taught during the 19th century in Paris. This style strongly considers the function of the space.
Beaux-Arts Architecture
As per PD 1096, this is the person primarily responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of the Code & its IRR, as well as circulars, memoranda, opinions, & decisions/orders issued pursuant thereto.
Building Official
Path walks shall have a width of ____ meters intended only to provide pedestrian access to the property for socialized housing projects. It shall have a maximum length of ____ meters.
3 meters / 60 meters
The brick pattern used pyramid-shaped chunks with a 6-12 cm square base & height of 8-14 cm. The stone was set with the base facing outwards and laid in diagonal arrangements. It has net-like effects with joints running diagonally.
Opus reticulatum
He was a Spanish architect from Reus and the best known practitioner of Catalan Modernism. Also known as the “Father of Fantastic Architecture”.
Antonio Gaudi
Regardless of the type of construction, this shall be installed in trusses roofs, between roof and bottom chords or trusses, in all buildings exceeding 2000 sqm.
Draft stops
The responsibility of the Construction Supervision Group (CSG) to the Architect-of-Record
Technical matters
Under PD 1096, the minimum air space requirement per person for school room
3 cum
The consulting architect in this area of practice places value on the building/structure condition and defects, and on its repair and maintenance, including the required improvements
Building appraisal
It consists of a written report prepared by the Architect and his Fire Protection Consultant. This is a compilation of the plans/specifications and design analysis normally submitted by the Architect and Engineers.
FALAR 1
Under PD 1096, kitchen minimum dimension
1.50 meters
Major, minor roads, and motor court for economic housing projects shall be paved with asphalt with a minimum thickness of _____
50 mm
Major, minor roads, and motor courts for economic housing projects shall be paved with asphalt with a minimum thickness of 50 mm or concrete with a minimum thickness of
150 mm
It shall have a width of 2 meters intended to break a block and to serve both pedestrians and for emergency purposes, both ends connecting to streets. It shall not be used as access to the property.
Alley
A single-family attached dwelling containing three or more separate living units designed in such a way that they abutting each other at the sides and are separated from each other by party walls provided with independent access, services, and use of land
Row house
As per BP 220, mezzanine floors shall have a clear ceiling height of not less than 1.80 meters above and below it, provided that it shall not cover the floor area below it
50%
One or more habitable rooms which are occupied or which are intended or designated to be occupied by one family with facilities for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating
Dwelling unit
Not considered as a furnishing item
Ceiling fan with lights
One of the three dimensions of color: the property of light by which the color of an object is classified as being red, yellow, green, or blue, or an intermediate between any contiguous pair of these colors
Hue
As used in IRR of the Architecture Act of 2004, which section indicates the requirement of successful candidates in the examination to take an oath?
Section 17
