Quiz: Spatial Strategies for Environmental Responsiveness

What is the main goal of spatial strategies in environmental design?

• To reduce floor area

• To enhance environmental performance and user comfort

• To increase façade complexity

• To separate public from private spaces

In a tropical climate, which of the following room types is most suitable for placement on the west side?

• Living room

• Bedroom

• Kitchen or store

• Study room

What is the benefit of orienting a building’s longer façade along the North-South axis?

• It maximizes heat gain

• It allows more wind to enter the building

• It reduces direct solar exposure from east and west

• It improves sound insulation

Which space in thermal zoning should ideally be the furthest from direct sunlight?

• Dining area

• Staircase

• Living room

• Bedroom

What is the primary function of a buffer zone in a spatial layout?

• To block noise and reduce heat transfer

• To provide extra circulation space

• To store construction materials

• To act as a fire exit

Which feature enhances stack ventilation in building form?

• Sunshades on the roof

• Louvered windows near the floor

• A central open courtyard or vertical void

• Thick solid external walls

How does a courtyard support environmental responsiveness in spatial design?

• It creates a visual focal point

• It promotes heat retention

• It increases usable indoor space

• It allows light and air to penetrate deep into the building

Which of the following spatial arrangements best supports cross ventilation?

• All openings on one side

• Enclosed internal rooms

• Openings on opposite walls with clear air path

• Thick central corridor with no windows

Which roof form is most suitable for collecting rainwater and promoting ventilation?

• Flat roof with minimal overhang

• Domed roof

• Sloped roof with extended eaves

• Barrel vault

In responsive spatial planning, how is vegetation most effectively used?

• To decorate internal spaces

• To provide shading and act as wind buffers

• To reduce noise inside rooms

• To support vertical structures