WorksheetsGENERAL DESIGN AND SITE PLANNING
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In the Philippines, this type of planning emphasizes the proper management of land resources to ensure that the present generation can benefit from its continued used without compromising future generations.
Sustainable Land Use Planning
Zoning
Physical Planning
Master Planning
In urban setting, the art of arranging building and other structures in harmony with the landscape.
Site Development
Site Planning
Open space Design
Development Controls
In architectural terms, it is the relationship of the number of residential structures and people to a given amount of space.
Dwellings
Density
Residence
None of the Above
A monument, fixed object, or city, province marker used to designate the location of the land boundaries.
Landmark
Reference Point
Parks
Node
Housing provided for low-income groups generally through government intervention and characterized by substantial subsidies and direct assistance.
Rural Housing
Urban Housing
Social Housing
Residential Housing
The remaining space in a lot after deducting the required minimum open spaces.
Final Location
Footprint
Buildable Area
ISA
Appraisal of adequacy of a city’s water and sewer systems needs of future land uses are embodied in the
Comprehensive Plan
Physical Plan
Development Plan
Land-Use Plan
A line of demarcation between adjoining parcels of land for which potential development may occur
Boundary
Land Boundary
Property Boundary
Land-Use Boundary
The projection of a future pattern of use within an area, as determined by development goals
Comprehensive Plan
Physical Plan
Development Plan
Land-Use Plan
Usually the last stages of the final site development process prior to issuance of building permit.
Final Design
Final Plat
Final Submittal
None of the Above
A habitable room for 1 family only with facilities for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating.
Dwelling Unit
Apartment Unit
Condo Unit
Housing Unit
What is the name of the requirement that involves a detailed process of zoning conformance?
Rezoning
Nexus
Consistency
Zoning
Watersheds can be described as which of the following:
Topographic areas where surface water runoff drains to a specific point on a stream or to a body of water
An underground bed or stratum of earth, gravel, or porous stone containing water
Areas where the fresh water meets salt water
None of the Above
For interpreting the land used map of a district, what is the description representing purple code?
Residential
Industrial
Commercial
Institutional
Which of the following is the most pervious?
Lawn with macadam
Lawn with carabao grass
Lawn with flagstones
Lawn with pavers
Which of the following is the most impervious?
Pavers with pockets for plant
Pavers with mortar in between
Pavers with gravel in between
Pavers with sand in between
Among the choices, which has the most impervious surface?
Gravel
Concrete
Sand
Asphalt
To achieve passive cooling, in tropical countries such as the Philippines, it is best to place service areas in the west and east facing sides of the building because these sides are exposed to direct sunlight.
Circulation
Building configuration
Ventilation
Building orientation
Which direction does “Amihan and Habagat” prevail?
Northwest and Southeast
Southeast
South and North
Northeast and Southwest
Where the overheating is not as great, but it is aggravated by the very high humidity, restricting the evaporation potential
Hot-Dry Climate
Warm-humid Climates
Humid Climates
Tropical Monsoon
Thermal design factors except, this is crucial to passive solar heating design
Solar Heat Gain
Ventilation heat flow
Vegetation
None of the Above
The height of the sun above the horizon is called
Longitude angle
Latitude angle
Azimuth Angle
Solar altitude angle
What is the best thing to provide, which has the fastest surface water runoff?
Concrete
Asphalt
Dirt Road
Gravel
Combination of horizontal and vertical shades
Louver Type
Sunshade Type
Egg crate Type
Horizontal and vertical Blinds
A French term known as sun breaker
Sun briese
Soleil
Sun Soleil
Brise Soleil
Spaces located between outdoor and indoor environment, a balance architecture has been said the art of science of building design therefore designing for hot-humid climates
Antae space
Lanai
Open Space
Transitional Space
The study of the existing pattern of use within an area to determine the nature and magnitude of deficiencies which might exist and to assess the potential of the pattern relative to development goals
Physical Analysis
Site Analysis
Development Analysis
Land-use analysis
Which tree is the best to locate besides a building?
Palm Tree
Mahogany
Coconut
Acacia
What tree is rigid, medium spread leaves, shallow rooted, small diameter roots, and not resistant to strong winds and may be hazard if planted near a building/ structure?
Palm Tree
Mahogany
Coconut
Acacia
Which of the following trees is good for the site because of its deep roots and cannot be easily destroyed by the wind?
Palm Tree
Mahogany
Coconut
Acacia
The season in the Philippines characterized by hot and humid weather and frequent heavy rainfall with a prevailing wind from the west, destructive monsoon wind challenges us to build resilient cities. What is this destructive monsoon?
Southwest monsoon
Northeast monsoon
East-west monsoon
Southeast monsoon
Also called passive ventilation uses natural outside air movement and pressure differences to ventilate buildings?
Artificial Ventilation
Mechanical Ventilation
Natural Ventilation
Cross Ventilation
It is the most important environmental factor or the first to consider by the architects when designing buildings. Dictates passive design strategies for effective and suitable sites.
Weather
Location
Climate
Site
A climatic element and when combined with air temperature, wind movements, and solar radiation affects human comfort. Too much of this element can amplify heat and make it feel muggy while lack of it can be uncomfortably dry. What do you call this climatic element?
Solar Energy
Solar Radiation
Weather Condition
Heat Island Effect
Which is not included in the architectural interiors?
Furnishing
Wall
Floors
Ceiling
Which is not an interior appliance?
Exhaust fan
Microwave oven
Electric fan
ACU
Why is CFL preferred over the types of lamps?
Cheaper
More Sustainable
Advance Lighting Fixture
I don't know
Why wouldn’t you use mercury vapor lamp on the living room?
Too Bright
Too Expensive
Too big
All of the Above
Which flooring material is the most resilient?
Vinyl sheets
Vinyl Tiles
Linoleum
Ceramic Tiles
Which flooring material is the least resilient?
Vinyl sheets
Vinyl Tiles
Linoleum
Ceramic Tiles
Which of the following would you specify for the Lobby flooring?
Granite
Vinyl
Ceramic Tiles
Porcelain Tiles
Which of the ff. is the most economical but elegant flooring material for lobby?
Granite slab
Concrete Slab
Granite Tiles
Synthetic Granite Slab
In terms of material production, which of the following flooring materials is considered to have the lowest carbon footprint?
Baked Clay Tiles
HPL
Hand-cut Natural Stone
Ceramic Tiles
Which of the following is not to be located at the basement?
Sump pit
Maintenance
MRF
Storage Room
What is the standard size of a corner table?
0.40 x 0.40 M
0.45 x 0.45 M
0.50 x 0.50 M
0.35 x 0.35 M
Which is the size of a bedside table?
0.11 sqm
0.22 sqm
0.33 sqm
0.44 sqm
What is the ideal size of a double bed, its width and maximum length (Phil. Standard size)?
0.90 x 1.90 m
1.35 x 2.10 m
1.00 x 1.90 m
1.20 x 1.90 m
What is the size of a single bed its width and minimum length (phil. Standard size)?
0.90 x 1.90 m
1.35 x 2.10 m
1.00 x 1.90 m
1.20 x 1.90 m
What is the size of a twin bed (Philippine standards)?
0.90 x 1.90 m
1.35 x 2.10 m
1.00 x 1.90 m
1.20 x 1.90 m
What type of roofing is ideal for a project situated in a forested area?
Steep
Very Steep
Deck
Flat
