OBJ 4.4 Flashcards
Define xeriscape. Where might you find it?
Xeriscape is a type of landscaping design that reduces or eliminates the need for irrigation. It is popular in regions where water conservation efforts are taken seriously, such as the Southwestern U.S.
Brise-soleil
Brise-soleil is an architectural feature that reduces solar heat gain by deflecting sunlight. Brise-soleil means to “break the sun.”
Light shelf
A horizontal surface near a window that bounces light deep into a building’s interior, provides shade near the window, and helps reduce glare.
Hydrostatic pressure
Pressure created by standing or resting water. Typically seen on below-ground walls as a pressure increase with increasing depth due to the increasing weight of earth and gravity generating downward forces from above.
Trombe wall
Similar to a mass wall, but an air space is added between the mass and the glass, with vents at the top and bottom of the mass. This creates a convective loop by allowing the warm air out of the room at the top and the cool air in at the bottom.
Mass wall
Thick walls, often located behind glass and in direct sunlight, that absorb heat during the day and slowly release heat when it’s cooler.
90-degree parking
Most efficient in terms of land use; 11 cars per 100 lineal feet of curb. Most difficult for drivers to maneuver in. Only configuration that allows for two-way traffic.
60-degree parking
Relatively economical. Less total width for single- or double-loaded layout. Allows easy access to and from parking spaces. One-way circulation pattern. Nine cars per 100 lineal feet of curb.
45-degree parking
Relatively economical. Less total width for either a single- or double-loaded layout. Easy access to and from spaces. One-way circulation pattern. Eight cars per lineal feet of curb.
30-degree parking
Least efficient; not economical. One-way circulation pattern. Five cars per 100 lineal feet of curb.
