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TERMS Flashcards

1
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Using the same shape but of

different dimensions.

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Contrast of SIZE

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2
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Having light and dark colored

materials.

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Contrast of TONE

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3
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Thin and thick, horizontal or vertical

direction of beams, columns.

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Contrast of LINE

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4
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An ecclesiastical with Domestic

building

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Contrast of

CHARACTER

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5
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Using different materials, glass,

marble, steel.

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Contrast of TREATMENT

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6
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A building of mixed shapes,

angles.

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Contrast of FORM

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7
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All parts must fit together in such
a way that the composition will
be disturbed if one element is
removed.

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ORGANIC

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8
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The measurement of man
implemented to accommodate
him to machines.

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ERGONOMICS

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9
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the applied science that coordinates
the design of devices, systems, and environments
with our physiological and psychological
capabilities and requirements.

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ERGONOMICS

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10
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HUMAN ENGINEERING

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ERGONOMICS

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11
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Has a picturesqueness of surroundings.

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GRAVITATIONAL

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12
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A monumental effect, has a
central axis, can .be formal or
with a radial effect.

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SYMMETRICAL

BALANCE

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13
Q

Deals with the relationship between
an object and the whole
structure The window to the
wall.

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ABSOLUTE PROPORTION

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14
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A systematic method of problem

solving.

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METHODOLOGY

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15
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The size of a building element
relative to other forms in its context
whose size is known. ex: a
door, a stair.

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GENERIC SCALE

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16
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A system based on the dimension
and proportions of the human
body in relation to forms,
furniture, heights.

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ANTHROPORMOPHIC

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17
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“the process of measuring humans.”

the measurement of the size and proportions of the human body

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Anthropometry

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18
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An elementary means of organizing
forms and spaces in architecture.
It is a line established
by two points.

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AXIS

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19
Q

The size of a building element
relative to the dimensions and
proportion of the human body.

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HUMAN SCALE

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20
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This deal between the parts of
an object and the whole object,
ex: window panes and the
whole jamb.

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RELATIVE

PROPORTION

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21
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In unity, shapes, sizes of elements
are shown one after the
other.

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ALTERNATION

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22
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Forms and spaces especially
placed to call attention to themselves
as being the important elements
in composition.

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STRATEGIC

LOCATION

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23
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Influence of traditional types

spires, classical orders, Gothic

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ASSOCIATION

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24
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This occurs if equally spaced windows are introduced on the

unbroken wall, then regular repetition is present.

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UNACCENTED

RHYTHM

25
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To be unique, forms and spaces are visually dominant, and different from that of the other elements in the composition.

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UNIQUE IN SHAPE

26
Q

Human quality or emotional appeal
(dignified, dynamic, strong,
forbidding, light)

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PERSONALITY

27
Q

Deals with motifs of more than
one member, or same size and
same energy.

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REPETITION

28
Q

If the openings or details are
arranged in such a manner that
some are more important than
the others.

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ACCENTED

RHYTHM

29
Q

To give an emphasis or interest

in unity.

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ACCENT

30
Q

This reflects the degree of importance,
the functional and
symbolic roles they play in the
organized design.

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UNIQUE BUILDING

31
Q

Use of building, like for a shop,

a bank or a church.

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FUNCTION

32
Q

Significantly different in dimension
than all other elements in
the composition. (The biggest,
or the smallest to be noticed)

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EXCEPTIONAL SIZE

33
Q

An axis can exist without symmetry but
symmetrical condition can not exist without axis
and center about which it is structured structured.

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TRUE

34
Q

balanced distribution and arrangement of equivalent forms and spaces on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane or about a center or axis.

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SYMMETRY

35
Q

the halves of a composition mirror each

other.

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Bilateral symmetry

36
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Refers to the balanced arrangement of similar radiating
elements such that the composition can be divided into similar halves by passing a plane at any angle around a center point along a center axis

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RADIAL SYMMETRY

37
Q

elements are arranged ascending or descending
based or their size, color gradient or any other distinctive
characteristic

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Progression

38
Q

The shape and structure of something as

distinguished from its substance or material

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Form

39
Q

The two-dimensional contour that

characterizes an object or area.

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SHAPE

40
Q

has an immediate and profound effect on a design.

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COLOR

41
Q

Reflects more light and therefore is a more intense color.

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Smooth Surface

42
Q

has informal effect

Parts of the design are not identical but are equal
in visual weight.

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Asymmetrical or Informal Balance

43
Q

also known as Le Corbusier

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Charles-Édouard Jeanneret

44
Q

basically the study of the

structure of the human body.

A

ANATOMY

45
Q

gives information about the

functioning of the human body

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Physiology

46
Q

concerned with human information processing and decision-making capabilities.

A

Psychology

47
Q

deals with the functioning of the brain and the nervous system.

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physiological psychology

48
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deals with the parameters of human behavior.

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experimental psychology

48
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deals with the parameters of human behavior.

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experimental psychology

48
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deals with the parameters of human behavior.

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experimental psychology

49
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Deals with the organization of the work and

the work space.

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Management

50
Q

Gives information about the environment the

human is within

A

Engineering

51
Q

Is the way of representation of any artifact.

When we design any artifact we must consider human health, safety, and comfort.

A

Design

52
Q

considers the operation of the
muscles and limbs, and ensures that working
postures are beneficial, and that excessive
forces are avoided.

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Biomechanics

53
Q

Ergonomics concerned with the interaction of the body with the equipment and the tools, starting right from the chair to the computer.

A

Physical Ergonomics

54
Q

Ergonomic that emphasizes the ways of information processing by the mind and its presentation.

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Cognitive ergonomic

55
Q

ergonomic works on complete optimization of the workplace, right from quality management to teamwork.

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Organizational ergonomic

56
Q

works on the
relationship between human and machines and
makes a continuous effort to improve the
relation. This might include changing the
location of the workplace, modifying the ways of
using machine or redesigning of the equipment.

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Engineering Psychology

57
Q

works on a wider aspect and
emphasizes more on the organizational
environment, history, goal, culture and design. It
concentrates more on the physical design and
the surrounding environment

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Macro-ergonomics

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