Flashcard on Construction and Architecture

Front

To balance a heavy object and a light object, place the heavier object _____ the center line.

Back

closer to

Front

The main building code for residential construction in the United States, including construction in earthquake-prone areas, is the _____ Residential Code.

Back

International

Front

A project budget includes direct costs such as _____: sales tax, installation, interior designer fees, contractor delays.

Back

installation

Front

A tabletop made from _____ can be difficult to repair if damaged.

Back

laminate

Front

Overhead costs do not include _____: office rent, office utilities, employee salaries, business supplies, designer fees.

Back

designer fees

Front

Which of the following signs indicates that a house may have serious structural issues? Small cracks in the foundation. Stress cracks in the foundation. Cracked drainage pipes. Peeling paint.

Back

Stress cracks in the foundation.

Front

Each of the following is an example of effective personal preparation for a design presentation except _____: knowing who will attend the meeting and who the decision-maker is, getting enough sleep, having a healthy breakfast, dressing appropriately, and practicing thoroughly, finding out what technology is available for your presentation, bringing only a digital copy of the presentation to emphasize your focus on sustainability and green design.

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bringing only a digital copy of the presentation to emphasize your focus on sustainability and green design

Front

After April 2010, the United States Environmental Protection Agency requires _____: all wallpaper or decorative vinyl must be fire-resistant, all paints to be free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), contractors disturbing painted surfaces in homes built before 1978 to be lead-certified, contractors to use only sustainable materials and surface treatments in new homes.

Back

contractors disturbing painted surfaces in homes built before 1978 to be lead-certified

Front

Which house style was born from the warm climate, informal lifestyle, and open spaces of the American West?

Back

Farmhouse style.

Front

The main advantage of a one-wall kitchen is that it _____?

Back

uses space most efficiently and can be easily added to other rooms