Vocabulary Housing Design

What is a joist in housing design?

• A joist is a horizontal member used to support the floor or ceiling.

• A joist is a vertical member used to support the walls.

• A joist is a decorative element in housing design.

• A joist is a type of window in housing design.

What is a truss in housing design?

• A type of window.

• A type of flooring.

• A structural framework supporting the roof weight.

• A decorative element.

Explain platform framing in housing design.

• Timber framing

• Platform framing

• Balloon framing

• Post and beam framing

What is a thickened edge-slab in housing design?

• A type of flooring material that is thicker at the edges

• A decorative element added to the edges of a slab

• A thin layer of concrete used to cover the edges of a slab

• A reinforced concrete slab that is thicker at the edges to provide additional strength and support.

Define a floating slab in housing design.

• A concrete slab poured directly on the ground without footings or foundations.

• A slab of ice floating on water.

• A foundation elevated above the ground.

• A flooring made of floating tiles.

What are common flooring materials in housing design?

• glass, metal, straw, grass

• hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl, carpet

• brick, bamboo, rubber, stone

• concrete, linoleum, cork, marble

What is the role of sleepers in housing design?

• Decorative elements to enhance aesthetics.

• Horizontal structural members supporting the floor or decking.

• Vertical structural members supporting the walls.

• Electrical components controlling lighting.

What is grout in housing design?

• A type of window treatment

• A type of flooring material

• A type of paint used on walls

• Material used to fill gaps between tiles or stones

What is the difference between a bearing wall and a nonbearing wall in housing design?

• A bearing wall is made of wood, a nonbearing wall is made of concrete.

• A bearing wall supports the building's weight, a nonbearing wall does not.

• A bearing wall is exterior, a nonbearing wall is interior.

• A bearing wall is load-bearing, a nonbearing wall is decorative.

What is the purpose of gypsum wallboard in housing design?

• To provide a smooth surface for interior walls and ceilings.

• To prevent moisture in the walls and ceilings.

• To add decorative elements to the interior.

• To provide insulation for the walls and ceilings.