1.4.1 Main Elements and Components of Low-Rise Buildings

Where is the foundation and what is its purpose?

• the deepest load-bearing part of a building, typically above ground level

• sits on the ground and supports the superstructure

• the highest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.

• Face foundation cream

Where is the substructure and what is its purpose?

• sits on the ground floor and supports the walls

• sits on the walls and supports the upper floor

• sits and the upper floor and provides roof support

• sits on the foundation and supports the superstructure

Where is the ground floor and what is its purpose?

• the floor of a building at water level and provides protection against flooding

• the roof of a building at ground level and provides protection against the weather

• the substructure of a building at ground level and provides support to the ground

• the floor of a building at ground level and provides a level surface to walk on

Where is the superstructure and what is its purpose?

• the part of a building entirely above ground and provides the main rooms and space of a building

• the part of a building entirely below its foundation and provides beauty support

• the part of a building entirely beneath its foundation and stops the building sinking

• the part of a pancake entirely below its foundation and supporting a garden fence

Where would you find a wall and what is its purpose?

• On top of the roof and provides a chimney

• In the foundations and helps to support the floors

• Both on the outside and inside of a building and provides support for the floors and roof

• Only on the outside of a building and provides protection against the rain

Where would you find the upper floor and what is its purpose

• Rests on the ground floor and helps to support the foundations

• Sits on the ground floor and helps to hang the cladding

• resting on walls and providing additional living space

• Resting on the roof and providing a level surface to walk upon

Where would you find a frame and what is its purpose?

• Just above the walls and provides lateral support for the roof

• Both around and/or throughout a building and provides support for floors and walls

• Both on the roof and on the walls and provides essential structural support

• On the ground floor and provides a level surface to walk on

Where would you find roof supports and what are the purpose of them?

• under the roof and supports the roof

• under the roof and help to support the ceiling joists

• on top of the roof and provide protection against the elements

• on the frame and help to support the back

Where would you find cladding and what is its purpose?

• on the upper floor and helps to give the floor strength

• outside a wall and provides a finished surface

• inside a wall and provides an aesthetic finish

• inside the roof and helps to support the roof

Where would you find a roof finish and what is the purpose of the finish?

• On the ground and helps to stop flooding

• on top of the roof and provides support for the strength of the roof

• on top of the roof and provides protection against the elements

• On the walls and helps to support the roof