PART 1- HOA,TOA,PLANNING Flashcards
Sample board Exam questions
Angle of the sun above the horizon, measured form the horizon.
Altitude
It is one of the rock-hewn temples at this place commanded by the indefatigable Rameses II. An entrance
forecourt leads to the imposing façade, 36m. (119 ft.) wide and 32m. (105ft.) high formed as pylon,
immediately in front of which are four rock-cut seated colossal statues of Rameses, over 20m (65ft) high.
The Great Temple of Abu-simbel
The Grandest of all Egyptian temples, was not built upon one complete plan but owes its size, disposition
and magnificence to the work of many Kings. Built from the XIIth Dynasty to the Ptolemaic period.
Great Temple of Ammon, Khanak
It is a traditional house that was called binangiyan. It was a single room dwelling elevated at 1.50 m from
the ground; the floors were made of hard wood like narra which rested on 3 floor joist which in turn were
supported by transverse griders.
Kankanay
The memorial column built in the form of tall Doric order and made entirely of marble is;
Trajan’s Column
Under the NBC, a building permit shall expire if work authorized is not commended within how many long
from date of such permit?
12 months
Under the Accessibility Law (BP 344), water closet stalls shall have a turning space of how many square
meters for wheelchairs?
2.25 sq.m
The sale of subdivision lots and condominium is regulated under Presidential Decree?
957
Written or printed descriptions of work to be done describing qualities of materials and mode of
construction is known as
Specifications
Under PD1096, what is referred to as construction in an existing building/structure involving changes in
materials used, partitioning, location/size of openings/etc does increase the overall area?
Alterations
He is remembered for his “Ideal Cities” – star shaped plans with street radiating from central point, usually
proposed for a church, palace or castle.
Leon Battista Alberti
It is the science of human settlements which involves descriptive study of all kinds of human settlements
and the formulation f general conclusions aimed achieving harmony between the inhabitants of a settlement
and their physical attributes.
Ekistics
An urban structure theory advocated by Ernesto Senoto.
Rabbit and Turtle Theory
Often enclosed and secluded from the street, whose high density and variety of planting conveys a garden
image. It sometimes included flower planters and a water feature and usually supplies a variety of seating
possibilities.
Garden Oasis
The father of modern picture books of Architecture.
Andrea Palladio
“The man of learning… can fearlessly look down upon the troublesome accidents of fortune. But he who
thinks himself entrenched in defense not of learning but of luck, moves I slippery path, struggling though
life unsteadily and insecurely.” Is quoted from:
Ten books of Architecture by Marcus Vitruvius
An English Architect who prepared plan for London i.e., St. Peter’s and St. Paul Cathedral; Proposed a
Network of Avenues connecting the main features of London.
Sir Christopher Wren
A style in the architecture of Italy I the second half of the 16th century and to a lesser extent elsewhere in
Europe. It uses classical elements in an unconventional manner.
Mannerism
Historically, where did the first development of architecture take place?
Mesopotamia
Which of the following conditions describe the design-build services on guaranteed maximum cost?
- Services rendered the same as that of design-build by administration
- Payment by lump um according to work progress
- Architect given a “revolving capital” by the contractor
- Savings on project construction cost divided equally between Architect and client
- All items listed
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