TOA exit exam

Proxemics

A relation concept, typically measured in terms of how far one individual is from the other

Rhythm

A visibly perceived sequence of architectural elements in a design is

Biaxial balance

Arranging visually equal elements in each four quadrants create by a pair of crossed axes

Closure

Gestalt principle- complete figure that are incomplete

assymetrical balance

In composition, it is established by equalizing the element forces in spite of their differences

Proximity

In gestalt principle, when objects that are close to each other are of the same group is known as

conceptual theory

PD1096 is an example of

Perceptual

Perceiving architectural through all 5 senses and not just the visual sense is which level of architectural orders

Analogous

The color harmony where colors are located side by side in color wheel

Fibonacci

The unending sequence of numbers where the first two terms are 1 and 1 each succeeding term is the sum of the two preceding is covered by

Three colors away from the second color

a color complementary to another color is found in which position of the color wheel in relation to the second color

futurism

a cult of the machine age and even a glorification of war and violence were among the themes of this movement

metaphors

a design concept which uses symbols and meanings is which type of thematic or symbolic concept

townhouses

a linear organization of spaces in an architectural design may be perceived in

primary territory

a person's house is an example of

perception

a process by which the brain takes all the sensation of the people experience at any given moment and allows them to be interpreted in some meaningful fashion

matrix

a technique in analyzing space adjacency where one space is compared to all spaces using table

modulor

an anthropometric scale of proportions devised by swiss-born French architect Le Corbusier. It was developed as a visual bridge between two incompatible scales, the imperial system and the metric system

Balance

an axis that creates symmetry found in which design principle

wall

an example of architectural line may be

personal territory

annoyed when a stranger is standing so close to you is

consctivism

architectural style after 1917 russian war where new architecture is a remedy for russian social discontentment

calatrava

biotecture is reflected on the works of

Tratto d'architettura (treatise of Architecture)

book written by Filarete

a design of an office that economical

brundtland commission of the united nations on march 20, 1987 states that "sustainable development is the development that meets the needs of the present w/o compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. this is the definition of:

structure as form giver

calatrava's works are an architectural line may be

to simulate gastronomic sensation

competetive fast food chains deliberately choose color red, yellow, orange in their color scheme

integrity of material

describe paul rudolf's buildings

anonymity

designing a religious retreat house would normally require which type of privacy

project objectives

development of design strategies

Scale

dimensional relationships of the elements of an architectural design to a standard is a definition of

accent to grouping of elements

dominance

Theory

explaining a phenomenon is a component of the definition a:

a maximum of 100% of the light is coming from the sun during the day time

from the abstract program concept "sustainability" which of the ff statement is a performance requirement

Figure ground

gestalt principle-tendency to perceive objects or figure, as existing on a background

bubble diagram

graphical diagrams used to represent spaces with no consideration to actual areas of the spaces

asymmetrical balance

guggenheim museum bilbao, falling water, sydney opera house are examples that describe

design objective

if sustainable development is the "central theme" of a project, which one of the ff stages of the design process should the development of the concept be stopped

walls and ceilings should be with lighter color

in making a small room appear bigger

social acceptance

internet cafes are an example of the architectural application of which Maslow's level of needs

balance

is the arrangement of elements so that no part of a work overpowers the other, or seems heavier than any other part

I.M Pei

large abstract forms, sharp geometric designs, glass clad structure and traditional combining with modern elements are design characteristics of

Modulor

method of proportioning based on height of an English man with his arm raised

use of zebra prints

not a characteristic of art deco

semi circular arches

not a characteristic of art nouveau

concept

not a design consideration

organismicist

preferring the greenbelt shopping mall over the SM megamall because of the former's park-like setting is an example of which aesthetic theory

provides opposition to the composition of elements

principle of contrast

provides visual equilibrium to composition of elements

principle of unity

Circulation

space is always defined by:

technical space analysis

stage in design process where the kind, quality and quantity of spaces and their requirements relative to site are determined

definition of the project

stage of the design where the site is studied

anthropometrics

study of proportioning systems based on the dimensions and proportions of the human body

primary and secondary colors

tertiary colors result from a mix of which types of colors

the location of our residential and work place have great influence on people

the 30th Mary Axe reflects Norman Foster's Philosophy

the political ideology of socialism which private property ownership is banned and housing storall

the approach of the architecture GDR was heavily influenced by

symbolic analogy

the arteries of the blood of the huma nbody is like the streets of the city is an example of

Re de aedificatorial on the art of building

the book written by Alberti

De Architectura Libri Decem

the book written by Vitruvius

overhead plane

the branches and leaves of the trees are some examples of what planar elements

feminine

the central atrium of the trinoma shopping mall may be perceived as which type of architecture

the character of the building was from the emotional interpretation of the architect and materials showed poetic expression

the expressionism style of structure manifest

biomimicry

the formulation of design concept from the inspiration of plants and animals

hierarchy

the horizontal SM megamall building seen against the high-rise structure of the ortigas center is an example of:

Sforzinda

the ideal city planned by Filarete

the urban transect based on the historic arrangement of cities, towns, and countryside.

the philosophy of Andres Duany

Form

the point of contact between mass and space

orientation

the proper positioning of structure taking into consideration solar view, privacy

definition of the project

the stage where the project objectives are studied

final design and presentation

the stage where working drawings , models, presentation drawings are prepared

Divine proportion

the term synonymous to the golden proportion given during the renaissance period when they discovered that the body and nature follows the same principle

personal analogy

the turning torso calatrava

design consideration

the use of information such as climate, laws and codes, culture and traditions are examples of

sustainable architecture

the use of renewable sources of energy such as solar panels, renewable materials such as lumber from commercial farming and the minimal use of natural material thru reduce, reuse, recycle

green architecture

what do you think will be your design philosophy of you believe in sustainability

3.5 m

what is the distance from a person to a stranger in planning a public park

radial balance

when elements of a composition grow from a central line or are aligned around a central point

concrete

which of the ff is BETON BRUT

the curtain walls used as building envelope

which of the ff is a characteristic of International style

the curtain wall used as building envelope

which of the ff is a characteristic of international style

a residential dining table

which of the ff is an example of socio-petal space

idea of unity and harmony in composition

which of the ff is not a characteristic of Frank Gehry's building

towers with pinnacles

which of the ff is not a characteristic of Neo-classical style

free standing columns

which of the ff is not a characteristic of Philip Johnson's glass house

open split-level living space and cell-like bedrooms

which of the ff is not a characteristic of Villa Savoye of Le Corbusier

integrity of materials

which of the ff is not a description of Eero Saarinen's building

sketches and doodles of designers or reflect what is on their minds

which of the ff is not a description of a concept

definition of terms

which of the ff is not classified as a good characteristic of program concept development

curtain wall

which of the ff is not manifested in Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie house

none of the above

which of the ff programatic concepts does not reflect the central idea of sustainability

Common Spaces

which of the ff. is not a characteristic of terriotoriality

school canteen

which of the following is not a behavior setting