Floating City

Why do we build architectural models?

• To show a client what the building looks like in 3D.

• To see how much it will cost to build.

• To test the strength of materials.

• Because drawing is too hard.

If a model was made at 1:10 scale, which of the following statements is true.

• The real object would be 10 times bigger than the model.

• The real object would be twice the size as the model.

• The real object would be 10% bigger than the model.

• The real object would be 10 times smaller than the model.

Which of the following is NOT normally used to cut modelling foam?

• Hot wire

• Hobby band saw

• Circular saw

• Craft knife

Architectural models must be photo realistic.

• True

• False

Which of these materials would NOT normally be used to make architectural models?

• Styrofoam

• Corrugated card

• steel wire

• Concrete

Green cities means

• Cities that are designed to be brightly coloured

• Cities that have been abandoned to nature

• Cities that are designed to do as little damage to the planet as possible

• Cities designed just for plants

Which of the following is NOT an architect?

• James Dyson

• Frank LLoyd Wright

• Zaha Haddid

• Shigeru Ban

What is the name of this Frank Lloyd Wright building?

• Waterfall Home

• Falling Water

• Concrete blocks

• Science and nature

What is the name of the point that you draw your lines to in a 1 point perspective drawing?

• End point

• Terminal point

• Horizon point

• Vanishing point

What often happens to architectural models after the buildings are built?

• They are thrown away.

• They are used in movies for special effects.

• They are displayed in the building they are modelling.

• They are given away as prizes.