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.