Collective Past Board Exam (Part 1)

Deconstructivism

A controversial style defined as the ideas of fragmentation, non-rectilinear shapes which serve to distort and dislocate some of the elements of architecture. The finished visual appearance of building is characterized by unpredictability and controlled chaos.

Tudor Arch

A four- centered arch having an inner pair of curves with a radius much greater than that of the outer pair.

Window unit

A manufactured assembly of a frame, sash, glazing and necessary hardware made to fit a window opening?

Bartizan

A small tower usually corbelled at the corner of the castle.

Pendentive

A spherical triangle forming the transition from the circular plan of a dome to the polygonal plan of its supporting structure.

Mudejar

A term given to the mixture of Christian, Spanish, and Muslim 12th-16th century architecture.

Reflective Glass

A type of glass that is translucent in the morning but like a mirror at night when viewed from the building?

1.70 x 1.80 m

According to BP344, what is the minimum dimension of toilet stall?

200mm x 250mm

According to NBC, what is the maximum riser height and minimum run?

Trefoil arch

An arch having a cusped intrados with three round or pointed foils.

Horseshoe arch

An arch having an intrados that widens above the springing before narrowing to a rounded crown.

Ogee Arch

An arch made up of two double-curving lines meeting at a point.

Renovation

Any physical change made on buildings or structures to increase the value, quality, and/or to improve the aesthetic.

Pierre de Meuron

Architect of Beijing National Stadium also known as Bird's Nest?

Jorn Utzon

Architect of the Sydney Opera House, Australia

Harrison & Abramovitz

Architects for United Nation Headquarters, New York City?

Juan Arellano & Tomas Mapua

Architects of Manila Post Office?

Art Deco

Architectural style that have a sleek, linear appearance with stylized, often geometric ornamentation.

Gothic Architecture

Architectural style using flying buttresses.

Isolated footing

Assuming the site will be on Adobe soil, what foundation will you use?

Hieroglyphics

Characteristic wall ornament of the Egyptians is?

0.74m

Comfortable clearance for knee and leg space under tables for wheelchair users is?

Eclecticism

Different historical styles combined.

Law of the Indies

During Post-Colonial Spanish conquistador in the Philippines, what town planning were developed which the plan is made in plaza mayor (main square), from which twelve straight street built in rectilinear.

Walter Gropius

Forerunner of international style?

Sir Ebeneezer Howard

Founded Garden City Movement in England 1898 as an approach of urban planning.

4m Balcony

Given a site on a hilltop, which would you provide? a. 3m canopy b. 5m eaves c. 4m balcony d. Sun breaker and sunshades

1.20m - 1.30m

Height of switches (BP344)

4

How many columns if the facade is Tetrastyle?

Obelisks

Huge monoliths, square in plan and tapering to a pyramidal summit are?

Beak moulding

Identify Figure 8, what do you call for the image?

Anthemion

Identify the image. What do you call for the image?

Robert Venturi

In figure shown, who is the architect?

Binuron

In northern strain in the Philippines, the Apayao house is also called as?

Composite

In the 5 order of Architecture, what is the last order?

Lancet

It is a pointed arch having two centers & radii greater than the span.

Byzantine

It is characterized by the grouping of small domes or semi-domes around a large central dome.

Flamboyant

It is the period in French Gothic which is characterized by flame-like or free-flowing window tracery?

Unaccented rhythm

Kind of rhythm where equally spaced windows are introduced on the broken wall, then regular repetition is presented.

30 meters

Maximum distance of elevator from main entrance for handicapped

1.50m

Minumum turning space of a wheelchair?

Ziggurat

Notable example of Mesopotamian Architecture?

0.90m

Preferable height of doorknobs

Repair

Remedial work done on any damaged or deteriorated portion/s of building/structure to restore to its original condition.

Vitreous

Resembling glass, as in transparency, hardness, brittleness, luster or having low or no porosity

0.80m

Standard height for the lavatory.

International Commerce Centre

Tallest Building in Hong Kong

52,900 sq.m (230x230)

The Great Pyramid of Khufu in Giza Egypt was having base average of what, in square meter?

Horus

The Great Sphinx at Gizeh which is in the form of a recumbent lion with the head of a man is said to probably represent the god,

Xerxes

The Propylaea, forming the monumental entrance to the Palace platform, Persepolis was built by?

Palace of Nebuchadnezzar

The famous "hanging gardens" is found in the?

Incremental Setback

The horizontal distance between the outermost building of a structure line of a lower floor that of a higher floor.

Hagia Sophia

The most famous structure of Byzantine architecture and notable of its large dome.

Little Metropole Cathedral, Athens

The smallest cathedral in the world built during the Byzantine Churches period?

Tierceron

This is a major rib in complex rib vault.

Hypaethral

This is kind of Temple without having roof.

Trabeated

This method of construction was very simple and usually used by today development.

Aqueduct

This the man-made structure channel that is constructed to convey water from one location to another. A supply system constructed during the Roman Empire.

Sump pit

Type of detention pit usually found in basements, used to gather and discharge waste water, sometimes with the help of a pump.

1.5m

Under BP220 the minimum side yard setback (from the building line) of dwelling unit for both economic and socialized housing projects shall be

Residentials, hotels and apartments.

Under NBC, convents shall be classified under what type of occupancy. a. Institutional b. Education and recreation c. Residentials, hotels and apartments. d. Business and Merchantile

50%

Under NBC, open spaces required for interior lots is?

12 cu. mts.

Under the NBC, offices shall provide how many cubic meters of air space per person?

10%

Under the NBC, open spaces for corners and through lots is?

20%

Under the NBC, open spaces for inside lots is?

Storage and Hazardous

Under the NBC, repair garages shall be classified under what occupancy classification? a. Business and Merchantile b. Storage and Hazardous c. Industrial d. Accessory

3.00 meters

Under the NBC, the interior lots shall have an access road with a minimum width of?

Byzantine Architecture

What architectural style were dramatically influences the early Christian?

Oculus

What do you call about central opening in the sky that can allow the rain and sunlight inside the Pantheon, Rome?

Baroque

What do you call the period during the 17th Century characterized the use of Rayonet window

Isolated footing

What foundation presents the LEAST disturbance & potential damage to neighboring lots?

Bored Pile

What foundation presents the MOST disturbance & potential damage to neighboring lots?

Natural Ground Level

What is NGL?

Neo-Classicism

What is the architectural character of Philippine National Museum that one of the most landmark designed by Juan Arellano?

Post - Modernism

What is the character of Petronas Tower designed by Argentinian-American Cesar Pelli?

Mannerism

What is the major contribution of Renaissance Architecture?

1.70m

What is the minimum dimension of a PWD Toilet?

800mm

What is the minimum dimension of an elevator door width?

1.1 x 1.4 m

What is the minimum size of the Elevator car?

Fortification

What is the purpose of the Fort Santiago built by Spanish conquistador, Miguel lopez de legaspi for the city of Manila at early times?

Geometric tracery

What kind of tracery is the image shown?

Reticulated tracery

What kind of tracery is the image shown?

Concrete and steel

What should be the ideal treatment for the facade of the Warehouse? a. Glass and Concrete b. More on steel c. Concrete and Steel d. Concrete and some Plastic

Sheet Pile

What type of foundation should be used so that the construction would not affect the adjacent structures?

Chartres Cathedral

Where can you see this stained glass?

Lowest basement

Where will you located the sump pit in a High-rise building with basements?

Erechtheion

Which among the structure in Greek Acropolis which holding female column to support the roof?

Roofdeck waterproofing

Which has a minimum of 5 years warranty?

SM Megamall

Which is NOT among the project of Ar. Jose Siao Ling? a. SM Baguio b. SM Dasmarinas c. SM Megamall d. SM Marikina

MDF

Which materials is not suitable as an exterior ceiling finish? a. Pre-formed sheet metal b. MDF c. Marine Plywood d. PVC

Sir Norman Foster

Who is the Architect of HSBC in Hong Kong?

Richard Meier

Who is the architect of Getty Center?

Handel Architects

Who is the designer of New Philippine Stock Exchange and was located in the High Street of Bonifacio Global City?

Louis Sullivan

Who said "Form Follows Function"?

Alteration

Works in buildings/structures involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, location/size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does not increase the building height and/or floor area.

Lancet Arch

an arch with an acutely pointed head

segmental arch

arch struck from one or more centers below the springing line

Flat arch

are also known as straight arches. As the name itself suggests, the arch spans straight across the opening without any curvation.

30mm - 50mm

handrails full grip (BP344)

Deconstruction

is the selective dismantlement of building components, specifically for re-use, repurposing, recycling, and waste management. It differs from demolition where a site is cleared of its building by the most expedient means.