Cairns Style Design Guide Quiz

Maya is studying urban planning and comes across the term 'Cairns Style'. What is the Cairns Style a broad concept of?

• Overall pattern and rhythm of streets

• The culinary traditions of Cairns

• The economic growth of Cairns

• The educational system in Cairns

What does the Cairns Style Design Guide aim to encourage in the development industry?

• Building skyscrapers

• Creating uniform building designs

• Providing streetscapes responsive to local needs

• Eliminating older buildings

What is the Cairns Style Design Guide intended to raise awareness about?

• The cost of building materials

• The choices and alternatives available in building design

• The importance of modern architecture

• The need for more commercial buildings

What is "Neighbourhood Character"?

• The architectural style of buildings

• The relationship of built form, vegetation, and topographic characteristics

• The economic status of residents

• The historical significance of an area

What is a "setback" in urban planning?

• A delay in construction

• The required minimum horizontal distance between the building line and the property line

• A type of architectural style

• A setback in project funding

What is the Cairns Queenslander a testimony to?

• Modern architecture

• Use of appropriate materials and climatically responsive design

• Industrial design

• Minimalist design

What is the purpose of building houses close to the street in Cairns?

• To create a sense of being 'watched'

• To allow for larger backyards

• To reduce noise

• To increase privacy

What is a reason for the use of timber in Cairns Queenslanders?

• It is a traditional material

• It is readily available

• It is more durable

• It is more expensive

What should be done if older materials like timber louvres are removed?

• Discard them

• Re-instate them with local details

• Replace with modern alternatives

• Ignore them

What is a key feature of the verandahs in Cairns Queenslanders?

• They are completely enclosed

• They allow breezes to penetrate

• They are soundproof

• They have no windows