Architecture Design Issues

What is the primary purpose of a foundation in architecture?

• To provide a decorative base for the building

• To support the structure above it

• To regulate the temperature inside the building

• To prevent sunlight from entering the building

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which architectural style is characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses?

• Baroque

• Romanesque

• Gothic

• Modernist

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In architecture, what is the function of a load-bearing wall?

• To provide insulation

• To support the roof and upper floors

• To decorate the facade

• To separate interior spaces

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the architectural term that describes the horizontal element that spans openings like doors and windows.

• Column

• Lintel

• Pediment

• Architrave

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the term "cantilever" refer to in architecture?

• A central courtyard in a building

• A type of arch

• A long projecting beam or girder fixed at only one end

• The underground base of a building

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does the use of reinforced concrete benefit skyscraper construction?

• It allows for larger windows

• It enhances the decorative elements

• It increases the building's flexibility under wind loads

• It reduces construction time significantly

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain how the design of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao utilizes the concept of form follows function.

• The unique shapes create specific pathways for visitors

• The exterior mirrors the urban landscape

• The building is designed to be energy efficient

• The structure is primarily underground to preserve historical views

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Discuss the strategic use of natural light in the design of the Pantheon in Rome.

• The oculus at the dome's apex allows light and air to enter

• Large windows are placed symmetrically around the building

• Reflective materials are used on the exterior to enhance sunlight absorption

• Light is primarily provided by artificial sources to protect interiors

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does the architectural design of a building impact its energy efficiency?

• By determining the building's overall size and shape

• By choosing the color of the exterior paint

• By the placement of logos and branding

• By the style of decorative elements used

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the impact of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater on modern residential architecture.

• It introduced the concept of organic architecture

• It popularized the use of synthetic materials

• It led to the widespread use of minimalist designs

• It decreased interest in urban settings

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking