WorksheetsHousing Elements and Principles
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 32mins
Horizontal lines are perpendicular to the ground.
True
False
Diagonal lines angle between vertical and curved lines.
True
False
Diagonal lines angle between vertical and horizontal lines.
True
False
Geometric shapes do not appear in free form design.
True
False
What type of form?
realistic
free
geometric
abstract
What type of form?
abstract
free
realistic
geometric
What type of form?
realistic
free
geometric
abstract
Mass is the amount of pattern or objects in an area.
true
false
Refers to how crowded or empty a space is
mass
form
shape
line
High mass means a space is visually crowded.
true
false
Tactile texture refers to the way a surface appears.
true
false
A rough texture creates a casual atmosphere.
True
False
Color is usually the last thing you notice about your home.
True
False
The three basic colors are called harmony colors.
True
False
The three basic colors are the primary colors- purple, orange, green.
True
False
Red, blue, and yellow are...
intermediate colors
secondary colors
primary color
tints or shade colors
Colors mixed with black become
tints
shades
dull
intense
How bright or how dull a color is
hue
tint
intensity
shade
Green
cool color
warm color
Blue
warm color
cool color
Orange
warm color
cool color
Yellow
cool color
warm color
Red
warm color
cool color
The color wheel has
primary and secondary colors
primary colors
secondary colors
all colors
Adding white to a color makes
shade
tint
more intense
less intense
Adding _______ to a color will make it dull
white
black
its compliment
grey
Function of a design refers to
convenience
organization
usefullness
style
_____ lines communicate a feeling of relaxation and calmness
curved
horizontal
diagonal
vertical
_____ lines communicate the feeling of strength and dignity
vertical
horizontal
curved
diagonal
Which guidelines are important to consider when using form in housing decisions.
structure is materials and methods
gradual change directs the eye smooth
form follows function
related forms are more agreeable than unrelated forms
In general, which type of space is considered cozy and comfortable?
tall
large
small
all of the above
Texture a surface appears to have
abstract texture
free form texture
tactile texture
visual texture
Lines parallel to the ground
verticle
lines at a 90 degrees
horizontal
lines at 45 degrees
Life-like and normal in appearance
free form
realistic form
abstract form
geometric form
Crowded space
low mass
high mass
visual texture
The way a surface feels
visual
textile
tactile
tertiary
Lines between parallel and perpendicular
horizontal
curved
verticle
diagonal
The area around a form is known as
space
shape
mass
line
Lines that are part of a circle
parallel
vertical
curved
diagonal
Random or flowing shape
abstract
realistic
geometric
free from
Squares, rectangles, and circles used in design are:
geometric form
free form
abstract form
realistic form
Stylized and rearranged in appearance
free from
functional form
abstract form
visual form
Neutral colors
grey
cream
black
brown
orange, green, purple
primary colors
secondary colors
intermediate colors
complementary colors
What does form follow function mean?
the form of an object should be considered first in the design process
the function of an object should be considered last in the design process
the way an object looks should be considered first in the design process
the functionof an object should be considered first in the design process
The relationship of parts of the same object, or the relationships between objects in the same group.
scale
proportion
form
mass
The coffee table is in proportion to with the seating furniture
true
false
This room
has formal balance
has informal balance
The design on the fireplace mantle is
an example for formal balance
an example of informal balance
an example of asymmetrical balance
an example of ratio balance
The end tables in the photo compared to the sofa are
in proportion
out of proportion
informally balanced
formally balanced
The wall art is hung with the 2:3 ratio in mind
Yes, it's perfect
No, the picture is too small and too close to the ceiling.
The artwork hung on the wall is at a 2:3 ratio with the wall and sofa
Yes, it's perfect
No, this is poor design
The emphasis in this room is the plant
True
False
This room has good design qualities
True
False
What type of rhythm?
radiation
transition
opposition
gradation
What type of rhythm?
transition
gradation
repetition
radiation
What type of rhythm(s)?
repetition
radiation
gradation
transition
What type(s) of rhythm?
opposition
radiation
gradation
repetition
Type of rhythm(s)?
transition
radiation
repetition
gradation
The main type of rhythm created by the tables
repetition
transition
gradation
radiation
