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WorksheetsLevel 3 Unit 3 Quick Questions
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What does the term architectural precedents mean?
What does the word properties mean when considering materials for a building?
Properties of materials for a building are their physical and mechanical characteristics
What are U-Values?
U-Values are a measure of thermal transmittance,
What does building circulation mean?
Building circulation means the flow/movement of people around a building
To see minimum room and building requirements in the UK, you should refer to?
Which building regulation looks at fire safety?
Which building regulation considers accessibility in the UK?
Which laws/legislation in the UK ensures that buildings are designed to be accessible for all?
Equality Act 2010
What is the purpose of a schedule of accomodation?
Identify which option is NOT a type of building structure?
Mass
Frame
Skeleton
Shell
Heavy buildings need to have high....
compressive strength
tensile strength
resistance to bending
resistance to shear forces
What is one advantage of a shell structure in buildings?
What is one disadvantage of mass structures in building?
increased design flexibility for architects.
What is a dead load?
A dead load is the permanent static weight on a structure.
What is an imposed load on a building?
What does occupancy comfort mean?
What is one factor that can influence thermal comfort in a building?
Activity happening in the room
What is the difference between lux and lumens?
