ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design Practice Exam

An office building located in the upper Midwest is experiencing excessive heat in both Meeting Rooms, the south Huddle Room, and both Offices during the day. The architect decides that solar heat gain needs to be reduced in these areas with shading systems. Drag the shading symbols onto the exterior walls of each shaded area on the floor plan to reduce heat gain. Not all symbols will be used.

CORRECT RESPONSES Huddle Room with southern exposure Horizontal overhangs are most effective and are required on southern exposures. Offices (x2) and Meeting Rooms (x2) Vertical Louvers are most effective and are required on eastern and western exposures.

The client wants the architect to add overflow parking to the new auto dealership. The dealership property line where the overflow parking will be placed abuts a residential zoning district. Which of the following site improvements will be required? Check the three that apply. A.Gravel paving B.Stormwater runoff facilities C.6-foot-tall sight obstructing fence D.30-foot-minimum asphalt driveway E.Striping for the parking spaces and lanes F.Parking spaces located outside of the setbacks

CORRECT RESPONSES Stormwater runoff facilities The Zoning Ordinance resource stipulates that overflow parking areas must provide stormwater runoff facilities approved by the public works department. 6-foot-tall sight obstructing fence The Zoning Ordinance resource stipulates that if an overflow parking area abuts a residentially zoned property line, then the overflow parking area must include landscaping or a six-foot-tall sight obstructing fence. Parking spaces located outside of the setbacks The Zoning Ordinance resource stipulates that if an overflow parking area abuts a residentially zoned property line, then it also must be sure not to include any parking spaces within setbacks that adjoin the residential zone. CASE STUDY RESOURCES USED Scenario Zoning Ordinance

A new, non-sprinklered school building will be constructed as an E occupancy, non-separated, mixed-use building with accessory assembly. Which of the following incidental uses spaces will require a one-hour separation? Check the two that apply. A.Kitchen B.Gymnasium C.Main Offices D.Chiller Room E.30HP Boiler Room F.100,000 BTU Furnace Room

Chiller Room The chiller room is a refrigerant machinery room, and Table 509 stipulates that refrigerant machinery rooms must have a 1-hour separation. 30 HP Boiler Room In accordance with Table 509, rooms with boilers over 10HP are required to have a 1-hour separation.

Question 4 The preliminary bids for a 40,000-square-foot high school addition are over budget. The polished concrete floor originally specified for the floor assembly costs $6 per square foot. The owner requests a seamless flooring product and the contractor suggests the following alternative flooring materials: Vinyl composition tile (VCT): $1.50 per square foot Luxury vinyl tile (LVT): $4.50 per square foot Epoxy flooring: $1.75 per square foot What are the cost savings of switching to the preferred alternative flooring material? $ _______

Correct answer: 170000 CORRECT RESPONSE $170,000 The owner wants a seamless flooring product and the epoxy flooring is the only option that meets this requirement. CALCULATIONS 1. Cost of the originally specified polished concrete flooring material: $6.00 x 40,000 sf = $240,000 2. Cost of the preferred alternative flooring material, epoxy flooring: $1.75 x 40,000 sf = $70,000 3. Cost savings of switching flooring material: $240,000 - $70,000 = $170,000 Section: Project Costs & Budgeting

Question 42 An architect is designing a multistory warehouse for heavy storage. The warehouse is to be constructed on a site where zoning regulations limit height. Which one of the following structural systems is most appropriate? A.Cast-in-place, reinforced concrete columns, capital, drop, and flat slab floors. B.Cast-in-place, reinforced concrete columns, girders, beams, and joist slab floors. C.Structural steel columns, girders, beams, joists, steel form deck, and reinforced concrete floors.

Correct answer: A CORRECT RESPONSE Cast-in-place, reinforced concrete columns, capital, drop, and flat slab floors. Where building height is limited, the flat slab floor has the smallest ceiling-to-floor dimension and will allow for more stories than any of the other systems listed. Section: Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies

The program for a new university recreation building requires large open gymnasiums and open plan exercise rooms for flexible space configurations with 40-foot bays. Additionally, the university wants a solution where the mechanical ductwork integrates with, rather than drops below, the structural members. Which structural systems are appropriate for this building? Check the two that apply. A.Steel open web joists B.Engineered glulam truss C.Solid wood joists and girders D.Two-way concrete flat slabs E.Two-way concrete waffle slab F.One-way concrete slab and beam

Correct answer: AB CORRECT RESPONSES Steel open web joists Steel open web joists span up to 65' and ductwork can run between or alongside the open web construction. This satisfies all requirements. Engineered glulam truss Engineered glulam trusses span upwards of 100', which satisfies the 40-foot bay requirement and provides areas in the truss to run mechanical ductwork. Section: Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies

An architect is determining the size and number of doors for a large, rectangular assembly room that will be used as an exhibition gallery. The assembly room will be 150'-deep by 250'-long. The AHJ requires that all means of egress components other than stairways use an egress capacity factor of 0.2 inches per occupant. All assembly room exits will use double doors. How many 60-inch clear width double door exits are required? _______ double door exits

1. Determine room size: 150 feet x 250 feet = 37,500 square feet 2. 37,500 square feet / 30 square feet per occupant (occupant load factor for an assembly space for exhibit galleries) = 1,250 occupants 3. Egress components other than stairwells require multiplying the occupant load served by a means of egress capacity factor of 0.2 inches per occupant. 4. 1,250 occupants x 0.2 inches = 250 inches of egress width required 5. 250 inches of egress width / 60 inches (double doors) = 4.17 doors, rounded up to 5

An architect is designing a building renovation and needs to add an accessible ramp at an existing entrance that only has stairs. The ramp needs to accommodate a 42" vertical rise. Based on the Americans with Disabilities Act, what is the minimum length of the accessible ramp excluding the top and bottom landings? _______ feet

47 feet CALCULATIONS 1. An ADA ramp has a maximum rise of 30 inches at a 1:12 slope, so one intermediate landing of 60 inches (minimum) is required = 5 feet 2. Minimum ramp length: 42 inches of vertical rise requires 42 feet of ramp 3. 42 feet of ramp + 5 feet for the intermediate landing = 47 feet

An architect is designing a 4,000-square-foot restaurant building. The kitchen will occupy 30% of the space( w/ 200 occupant load factor) , and the mechanical and storage areas will occupy 5% ( with 300 occupant load factor)of the space. The remaining space will be for dining with tables and chairs ( w/ 15 occupant load factor). The local code requires 0.5 parking spaces per occupant. How many parking spaces are required? _______ parking spaces

91 parking spaces CALCULATIONS 1. Kitchen: 4,000 square feet x 30% = 1,200 square feet / 200 (occupant load factor) = 6 people 2. Mechanical and Storage: 4,000 square feet x 5% = 200 square feet / 300 (occupant load factor) = .66 people (round up to 1) 3. Dining: 4,000 square feet x 65% = 2,600 square feet / 15 (occupant load factor) = 173.33 people (round up to 174) 4. Total occupants: 6 + 1 + 174 = 181 occupants 5. Total parking spaces required: 181 occupants x .5 = 90.5 parking spaces, rounded up to 91 Section: Project Costs & Budgeting

A small insurance company is planning to move to a new leased office space. After programming, the architect determines that the client needs approximately 4500 sqft of net leasable space, efficiency for the office building is .75. The leasing manager for the building tells the client that the building load factor is 1.2. Approximately how much space does the client need to lease? A. 5400 sqft B. 6000 sqft C. 7200 sqft D. 8800 sqft

C. 7200 sqft Step 1: Calculate the gross area Gross = Net/ Efficiency Ratio X = 4500 sqft/ .75 x= 6000 sqft Step 2: Calculate the rentable area Rentable = Gross * Load Factor X = (6000 sqft) (1.2) x= 7200 sqft

As part of the conversion of the Historic Church Building to a performing arts space, a new mechanical system is proposed. The following costs are associated with the Church's existing and proposed mechanical systems: -Annual operations and maintenance cost of existing mechanical system: $3.75 per square foot -Annual operations and maintenance cost of proposed mechanical system: $2.25 per square foot -Initial cost of proposed mechanical system: $25.00 per square foot How many years will it take for the proposed system to show cost savings over the existing system? Round to the nearest year. A.14 years B.17 years C.20 years

CALCULATIONS 1. Initial cost of the proposed system: 12,500 sf (square footage of Historic Church Building) x $25 (initial cost per sf for proposed system) = $312,500 2. Annual operation and maintenance costs of proposed system: 12,500 sf x $2.25 (operation and maintenance cost per sf for proposed system) = $28,125 3. Total costs for proposed system: $312,500 + $28,125 = $340,625 4. Annual operation and maintenance costs of existing system: 12,500 sf x $3.75 (operation and maintenance cost per sf for existing system) = $46,875 5. Difference in operation and maintenance costs between the proposed and existing system: $46,875 - $28,125 = $18,750 6. Years for the proposed system to show cost savings: $312,500 (initial cost of the proposed system) / $18,750 (cost savings per year) = 16.67 years (rounded to 17)

Question 38 Refer to the exhibit. A hospital considers converting a 5,000-square-foot office space into clinical space. The space is currently carpeted but will require a change to a nonporous surface. The following flooring materials are being evaluated based on their life expectancy: Porcelain tile: 10 years Epoxy terrazzo: 20 years Inlaid vinyl sheet: 5 years Assuming the same replacement material is used, what is the price of the most cost-effective flooring material over a 25-year period? $ _______

CORRECT RESPONSE $165,000 CALCULATIONS Calculate the lowest cost of each material option over 25 years 1. Porcelain tile: 3 installations x $11/sf (price + installation) = $33 2. Epoxy terrazzo: 2 installations x $18/sf (price + installation included) = $36 3. Inlaid vinyl sheet: 5 installations x $8/sf (price + installation) = $40 Comparing the above, three installations of porcelain tile are less expensive than two installations of Epoxy terrazzo or five installations of Inlaid vinyl sheet. Calculate the cost of the porcelain tile over 25 years. 4. $9.00 (price of porcelain tile per sf) + $2.00 (installation price per sf) = $11 per sf 5. $11.00 x 5,000 (square footage of converted space) = $55,000 6. $55,000 x 3 (number of installations over 25 years) = $165,000

An architect is renovating an existing building with 10,080 sf of glazing. The architect must assess the energy cost savings of re-glazing the existing wood windows instead of installing new aluminum windows. Assume the following energy cost information: -Anticipated energy costs are $60,000 per year. -There will be 20% in savings on energy costs if the windows are re-glazed. -There will be 18% in savings on energy costs if new aluminum widows are installed. Over a 30-year period, what is the anticipated energy cost savings of re-glazing instead installing new aluminum windows? $ _______

CORRECT RESPONSE $36,000 CALCULATIONS 1. For the savings per year of using re-glazed units: $60,000 (anticipated energy costs) x 20% (cost savings) = $12,000 2. For the savings per year of using new aluminum windows: $60,000 (anticipated energy costs) x 18% (cost savings) = $10,800 3. Difference in yearly cost savings: $12,000 - $10,800 = $1,200 4. Amount saved over 30 years: $1,200 x 30 = $36,000 Section: Project Costs & Budgeting

The design team is selecting exhaust fans for the entire High Bay area in the Existing Auto Repair Shop. The client wants to purchase the minimum number of fans needed to exhaust existing High Bay areas A through D. Exhaust fans can be purchased according to the following: Model A exhausts 3,200 CFM and costs $300 Model B exhausts 5,000 CFM and costs $400 How much should be budgeted for exhaust fans for the entire High Bay area? A.$400 B.$700 C.$800 D.$900

CORRECT RESPONSE $700 The Existing Building Drawings resource indicates that the High Bay area is 5,050 square feet. Auto repair bay spaces need to exhaust 1.5 cfm per square foot, meaning that the fans in the High Bay area will need to meet or exceed an exhaust rate of 7,575 cfm. One Model A fan and one Model B fan will meet this requirement, exhausting 8,200 cfm for a price of $700, the lowest price available among the options. CALCULATIONS 1. For the square footage of the High Bay area that needs to be exhausted: 1,350 sf + 1,180 sf + 1,180 sf + 1,340 sf = 5,050 sf 2. For the exhaust rate required for the High Bay area: 5,050 sf x 1.5 (cfm per square foot needed to exhaust auto repair bays) = 7,575 cfm 3. The amount exhausted by fans needs to be greater than 7,575 cfm. 4. Total cfm exhausted by Model A and Model B: 3200 cfm + 5000 cfm = 8,200 cfm 5. Total cost for Model A and Model B: $300 + $400 = $700

An architect is determining the fire-resistance rating of structural components for a theater with two levels of seating. The construction type is I-A, and the roof is 35 feet above the highest level of seating. How many hours should the roof structure be rated? A.0B.1 1/2C.1

CORRECT RESPONSE 0 According to footnote "b" for an assembly space, any roof construction where all components are more than 20 feet above any floor immediately below does not need to be rated. Section: Codes & Regulations

During design development, the owner decides to add a new 12-foot-wide motor vehicle repair garage to the north side of the Existing Auto Repair Building. The existing north wall must remain. Assuming Type II-B construction, which one of the following exterior wall ratings is required? A.0-hour exterior wall rating B.1/2-hour exterior wall rating C.1-hour exterior wall rating D.2-hour exterior wall rating

CORRECT RESPONSE 0-hour exterior wall rating According to IBC Section 311.2, the repair garage area is an S-1 occupancy. IBC Table 602 stipulates that exterior walls for a Type II-B building with an S-1 occupancy that are greater than 10 feet and less than 30 feet away from the property line need a 0-hour fire rating for exterior walls. According to the Existing Building Drawings, the existing north wall of the Auto Repair Building is 33 feet from the property line, so the addition of a 12-foot repair garage will place the new exterior wall 21 feet from the property line, which is greater than 10 feet and less than 30 feet from the property line. The new exterior wall will also meet the 20-foot side-yard setback requirement stipulated in the Zoning Ordinance resource. https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2018/chapter-3-occupancy-classification-and-use#IBC2018_Ch03_Sec311

An architect is in the programming phase of a tenant improvement project for a small university office suite in an existing building. The client has asked for five 120-square-foot offices for staff members, a 200-square-foot conference room, and a 100-square-foot storage room. The client has a limited budget and would like to minimize the area to be remodeled. Other programming requirements follow: -Use a building efficiency ratio (net-to-gross) of 0.75 if a double-loaded corridor design is implemented. Use a building efficiency ratio (net-to-gross) of 0.70 if a single-loaded corridor design is implemented. -At least two offices and conference rooms should be located along exterior walls for views. -The dimension of the longest length of existing space to remodel is 50 feet. How much area is needed for the renovation? _______ square feet

CORRECT RESPONSE 1,200 square feet A double-loaded corridor design should be implemented to minimize the area that needs to be remodeled. CALCULATIONS 1. Total office area: 120 sf x 5 offices = 600 sf 2. Total net square footage: 600 sf (offices) + 200 sf (conference room) + 100 sf (storage room) = 900 nsf 3. Gross square footage needed: 900 net sf ÷ 0.75 efficiency ratio = 1,200 sf Section: Project Integration of Program & Systems

Question 19 An architect is in the programming phase of a tenant improvement project for a small university office suite in an existing building. The client has asked for five 120-square-foot offices for staff members, a 200-square-foot conference room, and a 100-square-foot storage room. The client has a limited budget and would like to minimize the area to be remodeled. Other programming requirements follow: -Use a building efficiency ratio (net-to-gross) of 0.75 if a double-loaded corridor design is implemented. -Use a building efficiency ratio (net-to-gross) of 0.70 if a single-loaded corridor design is implemented. -At least two offices and conference rooms should be located along exterior walls for views. -The dimension of the longest length of existing space to remodel is 50 feet. How much area is needed for the renovation? _______ square feet

CORRECT RESPONSE 1,200 square feet A double-loaded corridor design should be implemented to minimize the area that needs to be remodeled. CALCULATIONS 1. Total office area: 120 sf x 5 offices = 600 sf 2. Total net square footage: 600 sf (offices) + 200 sf (conference room) + 100 sf (storage room) = 900 nsf 3. Gross square footage needed: 900 net sf ÷ 0.75 efficiency ratio = 1,200 sf Section: Project Integration of Program & Systems

The existing historic church building has a net usable area of 10,000 square feet. The developer asks the architect to keep 90% of the space available for seating (chairs only), which can be rearranged in different configurations. The remaining 10% will accommodate mechanical and storage spaces. During the renovations, all of the mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and sprinkler systems will be upgraded to serve the new use classifications. What is the total minimum required capacity of the means of egress components? _______ inches

CORRECT RESPONSE 194 CALCULATIONS 1. 10,000 square feet x 90% = 9,000 square feet of assembly space 2. 10,000 square feet x 10% = 1,000 square feet of mechanical and storage spaces 3. 9,000 square feet / 7 (occupant load factor) = 1,285.71 occupants (rounds up to 1,286) 4. 1,000 square feet / 300 (occupant load factor) = 3.33 occupants (rounds up to 4) 4. 1,286 + 4 = 1,290 occupants 5. 1,290 occupants x 0.15 inches per occupant = 193.5 inches (rounds up to 194)

Question 30 An architect is designing a new 1,200-square-foot house with eight-foot ceilings. The initial design calls for five 3' x 4' windows that allow 60 cfm of fresh air each. However, the local sustainable design ordinance requires new houses to provide three fresh air changes per hour. How many additional 3' x 4' windows are required to comply with the ordinance? _______ windows

CORRECT RESPONSE 3 CALCULATIONS 1. House volume: 1,200 square feet x 8 foot ceiling height = 9,600 cubic feet 2. Cubic feet per hour required by ordinance: 9,600 cubic feet x 3 fresh air changes per hour = 28,800 cubic feet per hour 3. Cubic feet per minute required: 28,800 cubic feet per hour / 60 minutes per hour = 480 cubic feet per minute 4. Cubic feet per minute provided by five windows: 5 windows x 60 cubic feet per minute = 300 cubic feet per minute 5. Cubic feet per minute deficit: 480 cubic feet per minute required - 300 cubic feet per minute already available = 180 cubic feet per minute still needed 6. Additional windows required: 180 cubic feet per minute / 60 cubic feet per minute (each window) = 3 windows

Question 25 An architect is evaluating a proposed site for a new elementary school. Upon visiting the site, the architect observes the following: Significant erosion patterns on the adjacent property, which is at a much higher-grade elevation. Large amounts of sediment and soil deposits dispersed throughout the property. Signs of natural vegetation debris collected in piles throughout the site. Based on these specific discoveries, which resources should the architect refer to before making a recommendation to the owner? Check the three that apply. A.United States Geological Survey (USGS) maps B.Zoning maps applicable to the site C.Topographic survey of the proposed site D.Geotechnical investigation reports E.Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maps F.United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) land surveys

Correct answer: ACE CORRECT RESPONSES United States Geological Survey (USGS) maps The USGS is a valid source of topographic information for the adjacent properties not included on the site survey. Topographic survey of the proposed site A topographic survey will inform the site design, particularly regarding potential grade or drainage information. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maps FEMA maps will provide information on potential site flood risks, drainage concerns, etc. that may be evidenced by deposits on the site.

Question 27 An architect is designing a building in a cold climate and wants to eliminate condensation on the interior surface of the building's exterior walls. Which of the following will help eliminate condensation? Check the three that apply. A.Increasing the wall insulation B.Eliminating the wall insulation C.Raising the interior relative humidity D.Lowering the interior relative humidity E.Raising the surface temperature of the affected area F.Lowering the surface temperature of the affected area

Correct answer: ADE CORRECT RESPONSES Increasing the wall insulation Thermal insulation will help to reduce the amount of heat lost from a building and raise the internal temperature of the wall near the interior surface. Lowering the interior relative humidity Lower humidity will result in a lower dew point for the air within the space - thus lowering the chance of condensation. Raising the surface temperature of the affected area Increasing the surface temperature will reduce cooling of any moisture-laden air and, consequently, the amount of condensation.

An architect is designing a five-story addition to an existing building, and a separate foundation needs to be designed to support the addition. A subsurface investigation reveals that the soil on the site is predominantly coarse grained. Which type of foundation is most appropriate for the new building? A.Shallow foundation with stepped footings B.Shallow foundation with cantilever footings C.Deep foundation with micropiles D.Deep foundation with friction piles

Correct answer: B CORRECT RESPONSE Shallow foundation with cantilever footings Coarse grained soil on the site indicates that a deep foundation is not required. A cantilever footing addresses the need to build against an existing building.

A first-time developer purchases an undeveloped agricultural parcel for a new residential development. The developer asks the architect for guidance on which regulatory bodies and processes the developer must engage with initially. What should the architect's guidance to the developer include? Check the three that apply. A.Schedule an historic preservation review B.Obtain zoning approval C.Record plats with the AHJ D.Comply with ADA standards E.Seek permission to subdivide F.Complete Fair Housing Act review

Correct answer: BCE CORRECT RESPONSES Obtain zoning approval Zoning approval will confirm the planned use of the land and the density of the proposed development. Record plats with the AHJ Once final site approval is given, plats are recorded in government files and individual lots can be sold. Seek permission to subdivide Agricultural parcels are large pieces of land that are then subdivided into individual lots for resale. Plans are made for shared amenities, such as roads, and for bringing utilities within reach of each lot.

An architect is designing a theater with a control room that will house lighting and acoustical control equipment. Which type of portable fire extinguisher should the architect specify for this room? A.Class A B.Class B C.Class C D.Class D

Correct answer: C CORRECT RESPONSE Class C Class C extinguishers are used on fires involving electrical equipment. Section: Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies

Question 39 An architect is selecting an elevator for a three-story residential building that serves 12 apartments. Initial cost is the developer's primary consideration. Which one of the following systems should the architect select? A.Geared traction elevator B.Gearless traction elevator C.Holeless hydraulic elevator D.Conventional hydraulic elevator

Correct answer: C CORRECT RESPONSE Holeless hydraulic elevator Holeless hydraulic elevators can serve lift heights up to 40 feet so it will work for a three-story building. While a holeless hydraulic elevator will have higher operating costs, it will have the lowest initial cost, which is what the developer desires.

The developer asks the architecture firm to provide indirect natural light to the Gallery. The developer's requirements should still be met, and the light should provide even illumination.Which design option should the firm choose? A.Full-height curtainwall adjacent to the Existing School. B.Series of clerestory windows oriented toward the Existing Church. C.Series of clerestory windows oriented toward the Proposed Parking Garage.

Correct answer: C CORRECT RESPONSE Series of clerestory windows oriented toward the Proposed Parking Garage. Clerestory windows oriented toward the Proposed Parking Garage, which is to the north, would accommodate even, indirect illumination.

The developer wants the dance studios in the performing arts center to be placed in a location where they will receive indirect natural light. Which one of the following locations is most appropriate? A.On the ground floor with exposure to Avenue A. B.On the ground floor with exposure to Avenue B. C.On the fourth floor with exposure to Avenue A. D.On the fourth floor with exposure to Avenue B.

Correct answer: D CORRECT RESPONSE On the fourth floor with exposure to Avenue B. Exposure to Avenue B means exposure to the north, where the dance studios will receive indirect light. Additionally, by placing the dance studios on the fourth floor, they will be in position to avoid shadows from adjacent buildings. CASE STUDY RESOURCES USED Scenario Site Plan Section: Project Integration of Program & Systems

While reviewing a drawing set for an apartment complex's clubhouse, an architect notices that some doors do not swing in a code-compliant direction. Drag the X symbols onto the doors in the floor plan that will need to be addressed in order to comply with code.

Door between Kitchen & Patio/Outdoor Gathering Both pairs of Vestibule doors These doors need to swing out due to the occupancy load of the building. The remaining doors are allowed to swing in the direction shown since they do not exceed the allowable occupancy load of 50 occupants. The IBC stipulates that rooms with more than 50 occupants are required to have doors that swing in the direction of exit travel.

Question 87 The client wants to maintain existing restrooms and all floor finishes for the new car dealership. However, the tile and mortar bed in the restroom is 3/4" higher than the lobby's exposed concrete and there is no threshold installed at the door. The modification of existing finish systems is prohibited. Click on the option in the array to indicate the most appropriate solution.

Option B Option B meets the ADA standard for threshold changes in levels and will not require demolition.

Question 3 An architect is designing a new computer lab as part of an addition to an existing high school. The owner has the following requirements: -The lab must accommodate 30 computer workstations. -Flexibility to switch between group and individual learning furniture configurations. -The space should minimize sound transmission between adjacent spaces. Which design should the architect consider? A. Raised accessible subfloor with carpet flooring B. Underfloor duct raceways with resilient flooring C. Evenly spaced floor boxes with acoustic wall panels

Raised accessible subfloor with carpet flooring A raised floor will accommodate the flexibility needed for different furniture configurations and carpet is recommended for minimizing sound transmission.

An architect is designing an art studio located in the Southwest. For the interior and window configuration, the architect wants to use a wall section that allows as much daylight into the interior as possible without increasing heat gain. Which proposed wall section should the architect select? A.Section A B.Section B C.Section C D.Section D

Section A Windows facing north will admit daylight but will not receive direct sunlight into the space. The lightshelf at the sill will reflect light upward into the space.

Which of the following are reasons to specify floor-mounted water closets instead of wall-hung water closets in a back-to-back arrangement with an identical number of fixtures? Check the two that apply. A.Fewer cleanouts required B.Less sanitary/waste piping C.Smaller plumbing chase size D.Easier to clean water closet area E.Lower installation costs for each fixture F.Greater selection of fitting and piping materials

Smaller plumbing chase size A carrier is required for wall-hung water closets and this requires a larger chase to accommodate it. Lower installation costs for each fixture Floor-mounted water closets do not require the installation of a carrier, which requires more labor and material costs.

For which of the following should the sprinkler system be used? Check the two that apply. A.Rare book areas B.Airplane hangars C.Typical office spaces D.Ventilated attic spaces E.Freezer storage rooms F.Computer server rooms

Ventilated attic spaces Freezer storage room The illustration shows a dry pipe system. In both spaces, a dry pipe system is needed to prevent the pipes from freezing.

Question 99 The proposed gallery has connections to four different structures. The architect needs to determine occupancy separations for the building connections and notes the parking garage is not sprinklered and the performing arts center is classified as business occupancy. Click on the building connection that does not require an occupancy separation.

onnection between the Proposed Gallery and the Church The Church (Occupancy Type A) is the only connection to the Proposed Gallery (Occupancy Type A) that is the same occupancy and, according to IBC Table 508.4, it does not require a separation of occupancy.

The architect instructs the consulting electrical engineer to specify recessed, two-lamp fixtures with antimicrobial finish and a 0.125-inch-thick acrylic shield to fit into the existing ceiling grid in the restrooms. The architect also tells the engineer that the fixtures must be compatible with the replacement bulbs that the maintenance department stores in the warehouse. The engineer visits the warehouse and observes that maintenance stocks one-inch-diameter straight, tubular bulbs.Which one of the following models meets the architect's criteria? A.50-G-X-2-4-2-17-F-A19156-F338-EB2-277 B.50-G-X-2-2-4-17-F-A19156-F338-EB2-277 C.50-G-X-2-2-2-17-F-A12125-AMW-EB2-120 D.50-G-X-2-2-2-14T5S-F-A12125-AMW-EB2-120

CORRECT RESPONSE 50-G-X-2-2-2-17-F-A12125-AMW-EB2-120 This model number is for a 2' x 2' fixture (i.e., the existing ceiling grid) with two T8 lamps, 0.125-inch-thick acrylic shield, and antimicrobial finish. The "8" in T8 indicates eight eighths of an inch or a one-inch diameter. See the following provided in the Light Fixture Diagrams resource: 50 = Air Troffer G = Ceiling Type (grid) X = Air Function 2 = Nominal Width (2') 2 = Nominal Length (2') 2 = Total Lamps 17 = Lamp Watts/Type (17 watt, T8) F = Door Frame Type A12125 = Shielding (0.125" thick acrylic) AMW = Options (antimicrobial white) EB2 = Ballast Type 120 = Voltage CASE STUDY RESOURCES USED Scenario Light Fixture Diagrams

A developer is determining the best building configuration for Lot 4B, a suburban plot in a cold climate. The lot is 150' x 100' and the maximum building footprint is 15,000 square feet. The owner's program requires a minimum of 48,500 square feet of office space. To minimize heat loss in winter, which one of the following building configurations should the architect recommend? A.A three-story 150' x 110' rectangular footprint B.A four-story 120' x 120' square footprint C.A four-story 120' x 100' rectangular footprint D.A six-story 90' x 90' square footprint

CORRECT RESPONSE A six-story 90' x 90' square footprint A compact square design is most appropriate for a cold climate. This floor and area calculation fits within the allowable building footprint and meets the owner's program requirements for minimum square footage. CALCULATIONS 1. 90' x 90' x 6 floors = 48,600 sf 2. 90' x 90' fits within the 150' x 100' building footprint.

Question 68 An architect is specifying replacement flooring for an open office area in an existing building. The office area features many workstations and pieces of office furniture. The owner's primary concern is to replace the flooring as quickly as possible. Which one of the following should the architect specify? A.Terrazzo B.Carpet tile C.Ceramic tile D.Roll carpet

CORRECT RESPONSE Carpet tile Workstations can be lifted with jacks and carpet tiles can be installed underneath without having to disassemble or move existing furniture. The owner's primary concern is to replace the flooring quickly, and because disassembling and moving office furniture is time consuming, the flooring material that can be installed the most quickly is the most appropriate choice. Section: Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies

An architect is working on a seven-story L-shaped office building in the northern United States. There will be a three-story glass-enclosed atrium with masonry walls between the two wings of the building. The owner wants the walls within the atrium to have maximum solar gain in the morning only. Which building orientation should the architect use?

CORRECT RESPONSE D With building orientation D, the atrium faces the east, which is the best direction for receiving the maximum morning-only solar gain requested by the owner.

An architect is specifying a finish for exposed metal. The architect wants to select the most sustainable finish. Which one of the following finishes should the architect specify? A. Lacquer B. Epoxy paint C. Chrome plating D. Powder coating

CORRECT RESPONSE Powder coating When metal coatings are required, powder-coated fabrications can be specified as a solvent-free application. The powder overspray can also be reclaimed for reuse. Section: Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies

Question 60 A modular wall system vendor hires an architect to design a showroom in a new high-rise building with 15' slab-to-slab levels. The vendor wants to highlight the workspace flexibility offered by their demountable wall systems. The vendor also wants a flexible electrical system without exposed cabling. Which one of the following options is most appropriate for the showroom? A.Wire cable hanging system B.Raised access flooring system C.Floor-mounted raceway system

CORRECT RESPONSE Raised access flooring system A raised access flooring system will give the vendor flexibility without exposed cabling. The ample slab-to-slab height allows a raised system to integrate other systems.

A structural engineering consultant reviews the existing auto repair building and determines that due to the large openings in the east and west walls, lateral bracing is needed at the High Bay Area of the plan. The architect wants to choose the lateral system that is most appropriate for the size and structure of the repair bays.Which one of the following lateral systems should the architect choose? A.Cross-braced frame B.Shear wall C.Rigid frame

CORRECT RESPONSE Rigid frame Rigid frames allow for the large openings within each bay to remain intact.

Click on the area of the site plan where 1-hour occupancy separation is required due to the Gallery adjacency. Assume no fire suppression systems are installed.

CORRECT RESPONSE The area between the Proposed Gallery and the Proposed Parking Garage The Gallery has a non-sprinklered A occupancy and the Parking Garage has a S-2 occupancy. Separation between non-sprinklered A and S-2 occupancies must be 1-hour-rated. CASE STUDY RESOURCES USED Scenario IBC Excerpts

The contractor for the future dealership and showroom asks for a wall type that does not require resilient channels (RC). The owner needs a minimum STC rating of 57 for acoustical separation between the Garage and Office areas. Which one of the following wall assemblies should the architect specify? A.UL407 B.UL419 C.UL454 D.UL484

CORRECT RESPONSE UL484 The highest STC rating available for this wall assembly is 58, which meets the owner's minimum requirement of 57, and the wall assembly has no resilient channels, which satisfies the contractor's request.

An architect is specifying a geo-exchange heat pump system for an office building. The building is on a site that has a significant concentration of groundwater and is conducive to well drilling. The owner wants the heat pump system that is the most cost-effective and energy-efficient. Which heat pump system should the architect specify? A. Vertical open loop B. Vertical closed loop C. Horizontal open loop D. Horizontal closed loop

CORRECT RESPONSE Vertical closed loop For ground that is conducive to well drilling, the deep ground will be warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer than ground closer to the surface. Vertical systems are most efficient in ground that is conducive to well drilling. Closed loop systems use much less pumping energy than open loop systems. Section: Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies

Describe the psychrometric chart... what zones are there and what type of design solutions are required to make them more comfortable for living?

CORRECT RESPONSES Ceiling Fans Ceiling fans are a form of evaporative cooling, which is recommended in System A. Operable Windows Operable Windows are a form of natural ventilation, which is recommended in System B. Roof Ponds Roof ponds are a form of high mass cooling, which is recommended in System C. Section: Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies

Refer to the exhibit. A school is adding a small classroom building to its existing campus. The new building will be connected to the existing building by a covered walkway. Drag the program bubbles onto the plan diagram to meet the program requirements.

CORRECT RESPONSES Classrooms (x4) The Classrooms must be placed along the north elevation in order meet their program requirement for indirect natural light. Teachers Lounge In order to have visual control over the playground, the Teachers Lounge must be placed along the west wall. The Teachers Lounge can be located just south of the Classroom or it can be located in the southeastern corner. The Teachers Lounge and the Workroom can be located interchangeably. See the rationale for the Workroom below. Workroom The Workroom must be adjacent to the Teachers Lounge, but it cannot be placed to the east of the Teachers Lounge because there would not be enough space between the Lounge and the Common Area. This only leaves the central and southern part of the western wall for both the Teachers Lounge and the Workroom. They can be placed interchangeably, with either the Workroom in the southeastern corner and the Teachers Lounge just north of it, or with the Teachers Lounge in the southwestern corner and the Workroom just north of it. Science Lab With the Classrooms and the Teachers Lounge/Workroom taking the northern and western areas of the building, respectively, the only location where the Science Lab can fit is to the east of the Common Area. One end of the Science Lab must be placed in the southeastern corner because the Classrooms take up the entire northern end of the building. Vestibule The Vestibule must be located south of the Common Area in order to meet its program requirement of connecting the Existing Building to the Common Area. Restrooms (x2) The Restrooms must be accessed from the Common Area, and with the Classrooms located to the north of the Common Area, the Vestibule to the south, and the Science Lab to the east, the only area left to locate the Restrooms is to the west of the Common Area. Section: Project Integration of Program & Systems

An owner requests a 100 kW solar array. City ordinance requires solar equipment to be concealed from the public right of way. The architect needs to locate the system on the site plan to maximize performance. Drag the 20 kW solar modules onto the site plan to meet the requirements. Not all solar modules will be used.

CORRECT RESPONSES Five solar modules on the part of the building with a flat roof.Solar collector panels should be oriented within 20 degrees of true south and not be shaded by nearby structures, terrain, or trees. The modules are 20kW, which means that five units are needed to meet the owner's 100 kW requirement. The panels should be placed on the part of the building with a flat roof to allow for proper sun angles and to conceal the equipment as required by zoning ordinance. The panels should be arranged away from parapets and the stair shaft to avoid shading. The panels should also not be installed over the roof drains to allow for ease of maintenance access. CALCULATION 1. 100 kW (solar array required by owner) / 20 kW (kilowattage of each solar module) = 5 solar modules needed Section: Project Integration of Program & Systems