What is the most striking feature of Byzantine Architecture?

St. Peter’s basilica, often called the greatest church in Christendom, is also the largest church in the world. The dome of St. Peter rises to a height of 136.57m measured from the floor of the basilica. It is the tallest dome in the world. Who designed the dome using ideas from Bramante and Sangallo the younger?

Gian Lorenzo Bernini contributed the following at St. Peter’s Basilica except

This structure was the last civil work of Antonio Gaudi and was built from 1906 to 1912. It is popularly known as La Pedrera meaning The Quarry. In 1984, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. What is its name?

Which work of Antonio Gaudi has an undulating façade decorated with a colorful mosaic of broken ceramic tiles, the roof is arched and likened to the back of a dragon or dinosaur and has a unique chimney. A common theory about the building is that it represents the lance of St. George which has pierced the back of the dragon.

Located in Samal Island of Davao City, the Pearl Farm Beach Resort is built on what was once a farm for culturing pearls. A handiwork of an architect who was a strong advocate of indigenous architecture, the resort’s design was adapted from the traditional stilt houses built along the coastline. Who is this architect?

According to the architect: “ The design of the 4 World Trade Center has two fundamental elements- a ‘minimalist’ tower that achieves an appropriate presence, quiet but with dignity, and a ‘podium’ that becomes a catalyst for activating the surrounding urban streetscape as part of the revitalization of lower Manhattan.” Who is this architect who designed 4WTC which opened in November 2013?

Located in the heart of the Ortigas Commercial District in Pasig, Manila, One Filinvest will be a 34-storey intelligent building, with 431,000 sq.ft (40,000 sq.m) of Class-A office space and 21,500 sqft (2,000 sqm) of retail space. The tower will feature 12-high speed elevators that will service the building’s high and low zones, intended to provide efficiency and convenience to its occupants. It is seen to create a safer, more comfortable and productive environment by integrating technology, systems, and structure. Construction was completed in 2019.

The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is world renowned and has the largest brick dome ever constructed. It is also known as

The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore is world renowned and has the largest brick dome ever constructed. It is also known as

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza necropolis. For whom was it built for?

Which pyramid at Gizah has the highest slope?

Which pyramid at Gizah is the tallest?

Egypt is a country rich in stone. Which material was used to finish the exterior of the pyramid?

A Greek water clock

Architect who advocated the enforcement of the building code of Manila

Architect who advocated the enforcement of the building code of Manila

The first Filipino architect with an academic degree from aboard (first pensionado). He became one of the pioneering staff of the government’s division of architecture.

Art nouveau in Austria

An ancient Greek portico, usually detatched and considerable length, used as promenade or meeting place around public spaces.

The hub of public life in a Greek city where the most important public buildings were situated.

A market or meeting place in a Greek city

An Egyptian pyramid-type in which four sloping triangular sides, with a fixed angle, culminate at an apex. Considered as a true pyramid.

The famous Stonehenge in Wiltshire (England) is a megalithic monument consisting of four concentric rings centered around an altar stone. It is also, arguably, the most famous example of:

Maximum door leaf width in mm.

Not an ideal height of a door knob

If the site is located on a flood plain, what type of soil should the foundation rest on?

What is the purpose of a topographic map?

What is the purpose of the cadastral map?

In an office, main aisles are recommended to have a minimum width of:

Although they come in different heights, the most common height of modular office partitions, often used on open office plans like BPO’s, is:

Typical height of an office desk

Which slopes area considered unbuildable?

Worst color choice for the exterior side of the firewall

Best paint color for exterior walls

Typical depth of bedroom closets

Which is a possible length of a 3-seat sofa?

Clearance from edge of dining table to wall if there will be a chair and passage behind the chair is required

To avoid warping, what is the typical maximum width of closet doors?

According to BP 344, what is the minimum depth of a toilet stall?

According to BP 344, what is the minimum width of a toilet stall?

Recommended lavatory height for children

The least efficient kitchen plan shape for the chef/cook

In architectural terms, it is the relationship of the number of residential structures and people to a given amount of space.

The recommended speed for escalators ranges from____.

It is analogous to pressure in water flow.

A cylindrical conduit or conductor, the wall thickness is sufficient to receive a standard pipe.

Based on NBC, what is the angle of inclination of an escalator?

A row of elevators in a high-rise building, controlled by a common operating system and responding to a single call button

Glass which is 2x the stronger than annealed glass

What is a roofing tile which has the shape of a S laid on its side?

Larga masa is a Filipino vernacular term referring to…

Architect Fe Pena considered using frameless fixed windows for his project. What will carry the glass if he wishes to do so?

Glass made to resist impact