ARCH 1110 Final Study Guide

According to Marc Swackhammer in his lecture "boring architecture", which of the following was NOT presented as a global challenge for architecture:

"Aesthetic" redevelopment

According to Conway and Roenisch in the "understanding architecture" reading, what is the only way to truly understand architecture

"First-hand" experience: getting out and about to look at buildings, both inside and out.

In Friedman's book on globalization, the author introduces two intertwined metaphors to explain globalization. What are they and what forces do they describe:

"Olive trees" represent a fundamental, age-old human drive—the drive for sustenance, improvement, prosperity and modernization, "the Lexus" represents everything that roots us, anchors us, identifies us and locates us in this world. An "Olive tree" represents everything that roots us, anchors us, identifies us and locates us in this world./the "Lexus" represents an equally fundamental, age-old human drive—the drive for sustenance, improvement, prosperity and modernization. The Lexus symbolizes the necessity of traditional architecture to keep cultural heritage alive, Olive trees symbolize the importance of technological advancement in the face of cultural conservativism. None of the above

What is/are the root cause(s) to the "ethical challenge" facing the discipline of architecture today mentioned in the introduction of course textbook:

1) The dramatic transformation of contemporary over the last several decades as technological advances underlying globalization have brought about massive economic and social change. 2) Sustainable practices and theory relying heavily on energy-based resource management strategies instead of instigating truly overarching changes to how many professions and industries operate as well as how our modern global society consumes. 3) The current "reactionary" situation: one long on short-term tactical efforts, but short on long-range systemic planning that does not sufficiently interrogate our current cultural attitudes towards the environment nor our communal (mis)understanding of climate change. 1, 2, 3 listed above.

Regarding proportion: despite an almost universal sense of an underlying mathematical paradigm of architecture, and the widespread confidence in a concept of proportion which derives from it, the theory of proportion as the essence of architecture provides no general aesthetic of construction because:

1) what is harmonious from one angle is not necessarily harmonious from another, whereas in music and mathematics harmony is harmony from whatever point of view. 2) How then can any purely mathematical theory be used to predict a 'harmony' that is in essence visual, dependent on the aspect of the building from many points of view in space? 3) A perfect geometry of architecture might well allow us to derive laws for what is 'fitting', in the sense of a mathematical canon for the combination of parts, but what guarantee is there that we will experience a building as the proper expression of that mathematical canon, or that we can always use it to predict the visual harmony of the result? All of the above

How many learning modules comprise the ARCH 1110/Fall 22 Introduction to Architecture Course?

15

In the video "People will "learn to love" architecture created using technology", Peter Schumacher of ZHA asserts that:

Advanced technology is not necessary with how we now create large complex spaces such as airports because we have traditional models or ways of envisioning these spaces. They have been successful throughout history, therefore they will be successful moving ahead into the future. Given the new levels of complexity encountered in projects such as the campus of Google or large airports, designers much develop new types of simulation paradigms to credibly research, explore, and develop the necessary critieria of success regarding what people will encounter and experience in a project today. Complex VR Simulations are important because they assist in firm and project marketing as well as public relation activities for the client. 1 & 3 All of the above

What noted architect made this statement: "Before I go any farther, however, I should explain exactly whom I mean by an architect; for it is no carpenter that I would have you compare to the greatest exponents of other disciplines: the carpenter is but an instrument in the hands of the architect. Him I consider the architect, who by sure and wonderful reason and method, knows both how to devise through his own mind and energy, and to realize by construction, whatever can be most beautifully fitted out for the noble needs of man, by the movement of weights and the joining and massing of bodies. To do this he must have an understanding and knowledge of all the highest and most noble disciplines. This then is the architect."

Alberti

According to the syllabus, which statement(s) below correctly describe the course:

All the statements above are correct. This course is NOT a historical survey focusing on iconic buildings as a vehicle to introduce the value and meaning of architecture. This course is NOT solely a design or visualization course. In essence, IT IS an introduction to the endeavour of architecture as a complex social, political, aesthetic, and economic act of making.

Which one of these statements is NOT Found in the Inclusive Design and the Learning Environment Section of the Syllabus?

Be irresponsible with your views. (State them with an over-confidence that is disrespectfuland intellectually closed in regards to the views and educational paths of others!)

According to Jana Söderlund & Peter Newman's Article which statement does NOT relate to the concept of Biophilia:

Biophilia was a term first brought to life by the psychoanalyst Fromm in his exploration of the "Essence of Man", that which defines humanity. Fromm saw that humans' awareness of their "beingness," their mortality, separates them from nature, instilling a deep anxiety and conflict. In the quest to overcome this anxiety two paths can be taken, a regressive path of narcissism, incestuous symbiosis, violence and necrophilia or a progressive path of altruism, freedom, and biophilia. "Biophilia" was defined as a love of life and living processes. Biophilia is the "the innate tendency to focus on life and life like processes" All of the above None of the Above

According to Cronin, making a "home" entails:

Calling a place home inevitably means that we will use the nature we find in it, for there can be no escape from manipulating and working and even killing some parts of nature to make our home.

Which author/architect made this statement?: "....praxis—if not on the thither side of this divide—was perhaps somehow between the theoretical and the practical as they are generally understood, and particularly as they are understood in modern philosophy. Praxis as the manner in which we are engaged in the world and with others has its own insight or understanding prior to any explicit formulation of that understanding...Of course, it must be understood that praxis, as I understand it, is always entwined with communication."

Calvin O. Schrag

In the video "People will "learn to love" architecture created using technology", Marius Myking, (Snøhetta) eludes to the fact that:

Change is a fundamentally an unpleasant experience so designers must put in their mindset to also focus on creating "meaning" for people through "stories" or "narratives" that place these changes in a context allowing individuals to process, understand, and accept them.

Which designer(s) made the film the "Powers of Ten"?:

Charles and Wray Eames

In the video "Architecture that is built to heal", Michael Murphy describes how his practice is built around the central question: "What more can architecture do? In leading up to the presentation of this, he went through a series of questions related directly to projects that his firm has undertaken around the world to illustrate various ways that architecture might do "more". Which question WAS NOT part of this presentation:

Could a school teach classical western aesthetics?

Which statement(s) bests describes the concept of ecological thinking:

Ecological thinking challenges the idea of fixed systems, and thus upsets any rigid notions of "nature", "artifice" and "matter" Ecological Thinking sees the world in terms of its being an inert, passive reserve of resources, rather than a canvas for opportunities to engage in a creative and sensuous relationship with matter, nature and life Where terms such as Nature, politics, and economics are often thought of as describing separate realms, in ecological thinking, they are seen as continuously interacting." All of the above 1) & 3)

Which Statement is True

Epistêmê is the Greek word most often translated as knowledge, while technê is translated as either craft or art.

In chapter 09 of the textbook, there were examples of some the concepts and strategies related to biophilia, that have been utilized within many traditions of architecture across a multitude of traditions and cultures. These concepts can be implemented as architectural strategies providing the basis for the types of connective spaces necessary for biophilia to be effective. Which concept below was not presented in connection to Biophilia:

Euclidian Geometry

Amanda Sturgeon cites an amazing fact from a study surrounding the necessity of our connection to Nature and natural elements within the built environment. Which statement BEST describes a particular attribute that she describes:

In Portland, a study found that crime decreased at a rate proportional to tree growth and the size of the tree canopy. If vegetation is removed, sight lines become clearer and crime goes down because the criminals are more easily seen. Buildings with less windows and very little natural daylight actually increases our feeling of well-being because it is more conducive to a feeling of security. None of the above.

What is the title of the text book for the course:

Introduction to Architecture in an Age of Uncertainty

The CAP Lecture series Extra Credit Opportunities...(Choose the incorrect statement)

Is a required course activity.

In "Less is More", an example is provided of an author who highlights how the scarcity of water can spark the creative process. Which reason(s) are given regarding scarcity can have a positive affect on the design process:

It acts as a motive to envision a project in a different light. It provides a unique opportunity to reframe the problem/design agenda at hand, It provides a method to transform research, design projects and installations to educate the public on new possibilities/relationships with the environment. All of the above None of the above

Per Eder's Argument concerning Science:

It investigates existing phenomena, especially to obtain knowledge per se (sometimes even only for the sake of knowledge) It is the ONLY authentically objective means to access the truth and facts It is really subjective and concerned with free expression It produces ALL the information necessary to realize a manufacturable product.

Where does the term "architect" originate?

It is drived from the Greek words signifying Builder (Archi meaning "Chief" and Tecton meaning "builder")

From the Danny Quah Video: which statement correctly describes China's real impact on our views concerning globalization:

It is uncomfortable that China can grow so quickly and become so powerful despite its authoritarian one-party system. This challenges deeply held beliefs in the West about the ascendency of democratic principles, which had seemed so decisively validated by the collapse of communism elsewhere in the world.

Which statement below Is NOT considered an "outcome" for this course

Learn the historical and stylistic significance of certain buildings contained in varying array of architectural epochs.

In her talk, "Why place and well-being are at the new frontier of medicine", Dr. Esther Sternberg asserts the following benefits of "better" hospital design, which benefit does NOT belong;

Less patient falls Less errors by medical staff Less hospital place induced infections Less pain medication prescribed Less nursing turnover More staff and patient satisfaction All of the above None of the above

Which author/architect made this statement as outlined in the syllabus?: "Theory without practice is empty; practice without theory is blind. The ongoing challenge is to bring theory and practice together in such a way that we can theorize our practices and practice our theories."

Mark C. Taylor

According to Bertrand Russell:

Most people go through life with a whole world of beliefs that have no sort of rational justification. One man's world of beliefs is apt to be incompatible with another man's, so that they cannot both be right. People's opinions are mainly designed to make them feel comfortable; truth, for most people is a secondary consideration. All of the Above

In her talk, "Why place and well-being are at the new frontier of medicine" Dr. Esther Sternberg proposes that certain elements of place can trigger a stress response: (which one doesn't belong)

Noise Light Crowding Odors "mazes" materials

The Final Exam (choose the INCORRECT Statement):

None of the above. Tests students' comprehension of the materials covered in Parts 01, 02, & 03 (Theory/Praxis Lectures & Readings). Questions will be drawn from the same pool of questions comprising the semester's quizzes, plus any materials presented after the quiz 04 The final will be similar to the quizzes in that it will be taken online and will be timed. On the day of a quiz, you will have a set period of time in which you can log on to take the exam. Before you log on make sure you have enough time set aside to complete the entire test and that you have organized your notes in a way that will be easily accessible for reference during this test.

Which of the statements listed below is NOT considered to be one of Le Corbuiser'sFive Points of Architecture:

Pilotis or reinforced concrete stilts minimizing the floor area necessary to stabilize the building's structure, allowing larger, more expansive spaces. A free façade incorporating the outside skin for structure, allowing greater freedom in designing interior spaces because inside walls were no longer central to the building's structure. Heavy masonry walls with small punched openings and supporting highly articulated brick archways An open floor plan because interior supporting walls were no longer necessary, encouraging a greater flexibility in space planning Ribbon or horizontal strip windows that were integrated with pilotis, providing greater natural light and expansive views. A roof garden for outdoor living space as well as replacing some of the green space that the building footprint covered.

William Rasch's definition of Contingency refers to:

Quite simply, the fact that things could be otherwise than they are...

Choose the INCORRECT statement concerning course quizzes listed below:

Quizzes are taken in person and there are only two quizzes for the semester

Who made this statement: "My recommendation is that architects become more aware of the context in which they work and take more time to look around at the world that asks them to do what they do so that they can for instance recognize the motives behind it."

Renier De Graaf

Jana Söderlund & Peter Newman's article presents a list of the socio-psychological benefits of environments whose designs are influenced by the concept of Biophilia. Which term below describes a condition that is NOT considered a benefit of this influence:

Slower healing rates in hospitals

Of the five arguments presented seeking to define architecture, which argument below describes its essence:

Space "Zietgiest" /Lebensgefiihl/"Spirit of the Age" Function Proportion Kunstwollen/artistic intention All of the above

Larry Speck's overall assertion in his lecture is:

That creative innovation often emerges from constraints which should be seen as opportunities, not obstacles. Innovation occurs only when there are plenty of natural resources to support the experimentation necessary to bring transformational changes about. f the Japanese had been better at forest management earlier in their history then Edo (modern day Tokyo) could have been rebuilt in the traditional manner. All of the above. None of the above.

In the video on how architecture can heal, Michael Murphy described how at the finish of the remodel of his family home, his father made the statement "Michael, this house probably saved me." What did he mean by this statement?

That the process of renovating the house and his father's connection to the house gave him hope and a positive reason to fight the cancer. In other words, a reason to be.

According to Vitruvious:

The architect should be educated, skillful with the pencil, instructed in geometry, know much history, have followed the philosophers with attention, understand music, have some knowledge of medicine, know the opinions of the jurists, and be acquainted with astronomy and the theory of the heavens.

Choose the INCORRECT or false statement below:

The earth contains more than enough resources to sustain and even allow an increase in the global rate of resource consumption so that a full 60% of its population can achieve current first world consumption rates within the next 20 years.

What is the most pronounced transformation of our continuing era of globalization?:

The geography of its global conditions cannot be understood in terms of "territoriality" alone. It is creating a "transworld" space marked by a distinct kind of space-time compression...this is mostly new to contemporary history....

Which statement below is NOT one of the three "parts" that comprise the Arch 1110 course

The history of architecture (Reasons for particular buildings to be considered historically significant and cyphers for particular architectural eras, movements, or styles)

In the Ted Talk lecture given by Dimitrios Sotiropolis, "context" is described as:

The information compiled through a historical/temporal analysis of urban growth that encapsulates the political, social, environmental and economic forces currently acting or have acted upon a site or project.

What is the central purpose of the ONLINE/ZOOM RECITATION MEETINGS? (Choose the correct answer.)

The purpose of "Zoom Recitation Hours" is to provide students the opportunity to meet in small group discussions with the Graduate TA to cover the content presented and any questions that may arise regarding the content for the course. Recitation sessions will be held throughout the semester in the week prior to quizzes.

What were the TWO broad "headings" (social constructs) that Cronin notes as being instrumental to the transformation of our attitudes towards wilderness:

The sublime/the frontier

According to MacNeill, a key issue for architecture firms seeking to globalize:

There are really no issues with a firm attempting to globalize and work internationally. Because of recent technological advances, practicing globally for architectural firms today is now relatively seamless. is how firms organize themselves to meet the challenges of regularly building in distant cities. Many architecture firms possess a certain aura, ethos, and way of working, reputation or hierarchy that may be challenged by designing internationally, either due to concessions to joint working, or through firm expansion. Firms should beware of practicing globally, because much of its perceived benefits are "hype". It is better just to focus firm resources on markets that are exclusively housed within one's home country. None of the above.

According to Patrick Lynch: As a situated and cultural construct, architectural autonomy might be recast as typicality. Since something typical is dependent upon situations that reoccur in various places, it involves at once local and global knowledge, and is more like a language than a theory. What does this mean?

Typicality in architecture suggests that creativity resides less in striving for originality or uniqueness, but rather, in the capacity to interpret the appetites and needs of others in a way that does not limit the life of a building to its inhabitants.

In his essay Cronin posits a series of questions concerning the concept of wilderness. Which question was NOT part of the series presented in the essay:

Why would we attempt answering the questions surrounding the opposition between Man/Nature because without the clarity so simplistic an opposition brings, how can we "buildup our understanding" regarding the very subtleties and complexities we need to understand concerning the "other" of Nature?

In the article, "Less is More", the authors assert that:

Working with less—resources, space, and time—will most likely continue to inform much of the built environment in the future, although the parameters and mechanisms of scarcity that influence creative design innovation have not yet been fully explored. The relationships between scarcity, creativity, and design, can reveal new modes of working that elevate (resource) constraints from limitations to design opportunities. The term "scarcity" is never used to describe economic constraints or an unbalanced supply-and-demand ratio, but should only be understood as a condition expressed as diminishing or poorly managed natural resources. 1 & 2 2 & 3

According to Eder, "Art":

allows free expression with intent to appeal to the aesthetic senses with the resulting work.

What is/are the main purposes of the written paper assignments for the course:

answers 2) & 3) above. There isn't one, since architecture is traditionally seen as being about drawing and modeling. The written assignments provide an avenue to practice an important means of communication for architects (writing). It is an avenue to practice a prominent avenue of assessment used in more advanced courses within the curriculum, such as architectural history and theory. None of the above.

In "Why I'm an architect that designs for social impact, not buildings", Liz Ogbu states that when she undertakes a project, she wears "three hats". Which one of the terms below DOES NOT describe one of her "three hats":

architect

In the "Architecture-Art & Science" lecture, it was asserted that a central goal for the discipline of architecture should be its consideration:

as both an art and as a science because art and science have been misrepresented for several generations as being clearly distinct and at odds. An authentic understanding of them depends on an understanding not of their differences but of their common purpose: to overcome chaos.

According to Juhani Pallasma: Any artist, architect, craftsman must:

continuously "work on yourself"

Identify the statement(s) below that doesn't belong in the proper description of a well-cultivated critical thinker: A) Raises vital questions and problems, formulating them clearly and precisely B) Gathers and assesses relevant information, using abstract ideas to interpret it effectively C) Comes to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions, testing them against relevant criteria and standards D) Thinks open mindedly within alternative systems of thought, recognizing and assessing, as needs be, their assumptions, implications, and practical consequences Communicates effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems E) Obsessively and narrowly focuses only on opinions that confirm long held beliefs

e

"The term "design thinking" for example has been coined to describe a practice of open ended, semi-rational, semi-intuitive trans-disciplinary inquiry.....The expanded sense of design is thus not enough on its own. Design under conditions of scarcity has to act with an awareness of the constitution of those constraints, and then project outwards from them.

false

In her talk "Using Biophillic design to heal body, mind, and soul", Amanda Sturgeon asserts that though we cannot escape our instinctive needs for safety and security so these need to be specifically addressed. However, there are also many other patterns of instinctive behaviour that happen when we are immersed in nature that we CANNOT translate to the built environment. For example, the sense of exhilaration we feel when we discover something new or the variation of colors, patterns, to recreate the meditative qualities of interesting light and shadow play—in our words, transformative spaces and textures that simultaneously sooth, calm and heal us.

false

In rare circumstances, plagiarism could be considered acceptable.

false

The "modern account" of scarcity:

focuses upon the "neediness" inherent in Human existence and the incessant need of fulfillment that can only be overcome by a "mastery" of Nature. This view rests on a confidence regarding humanity's technological prowess to liberate humans from the tyranny of the natural condition through ingenuity and inquisitiveness. relies on a belief that the human capacity to ameliorate circumstances through technological "fixes" is immense. With this depiction, many of the moral or political constraints regarding human material acquisition and manipulation to fulfill perceived needs or desires are largely detached from the principle of scarcity. All of the above

What is the purpose(s) of the "Zoom office hours" that occur on Mondays from 1-2 PM?

gives students the opportunity to meet "one on one" with the professor to answer any questions about the "logistics" of course, its content, or to discuss any general issues that need to be addressed, such as quizzes, grades, etc.

If you want to understand the post-cold war world, what is the "one big thing" you should focus on that influences almost everything today:

globalization

According to Charles Jencks, architecture is:

gloriously monolithic, autonomous, & detached from the "messiness" of its social and cultural context. irreducibly plural, an unstable, hybrid based partly on codes external to itself, making use of other practices such as engineering and sociology, etc., in unique combinations. safely assumed to have a central core essence that can only be discovered through an intimate familiarity with the history of architecture's obsession with overriding self-referential themes. a mere series of programs and specific requirements to fulfill.

In Russell's assertion of the importance of Philosophy's aim of achieving "detachment", which statement is most correct:

impersonal aims to try to understand as much of the world as possible, to create beauty, or to add to human happiness--do not seem laughable, since they are the best that we can do.

According to Scherr: "If we imagine architecture as a type of index what information might it disclose?"

information about the process of its formulation the nature of its construction the ways that it is to be inhabited. certain characteristics of its physical surroundings based on the building's capacity to establish a focused dialogue with the site. All of the above

According to Scherr: If we imagine architecture as a type of index what information might it disclose?

information about the process of its formulation the nature of its construction the ways that it is to be inhabited. certain characteristics of its physical surroundings based on the building's capacity to establish a focused dialogue with the site. All of the above

Which one of the aspects listed below IS NOT one of the distinct categories in the LEED designation administered by the U.S. Green Building Council which grants recognition for sustainable green buildings:

innovative use of digital technologies

According to McDonough: With this emphasis on sustaining and enhancing the qualities of the landscape, architectural and community designs would begin to create beneficial ecological footprint(s) like:

more habitat, wetlands and clean water, not fewer negative emissions. We would see buildings like trees, alive to their surroundings and inhabitants, and cities like forests, in which nature and design create a living, breathing habitat. Vital threads of landscape would provide connectivity between communities, linking urban forests to downtown neighborhoods to riparian corridors to distant wilds. Cities and towns would be shaped and cultivated by an understanding of their singular evolutionary matrix, a new sense of natural and cultural identity that would grow health, diversity and delight, and set the stage for long-term prosperity. All of the above None of the above

"Expression" in Art is

part of the realization of the inner life, the making intelligible what is otherwise ineffable and confused.

In his essay, "Buildings like Trees/Cities like Forests", William McDonough asserts that combining an understanding of building and energy systems with an emerging "essay of clues," would allow designers to discover more appropriate patterns for the development of the landscape. Which of these statements DOESN'T describe an appropriate outcome of this type of understanding.

the city would become "a human operation directed against nature" and each individual house will be considered "a machine for living in." as architecture worldwide will be shaped by a "mass production spirit."

In attempting to define an essence of architecture, the critique of how functionalism fails that most closely follows Roger Scruton's argument :

the terms of the theory are fundamentally, obscure. What is meant by the term 'function'? Is it referring to the function of the building, or to the function of its parts?

In the article by Patrick Lynch, his view of architecture is seen as:

the translation of one person's desires into an explicit open field of possibilities.

According to Scruton: "Buildings constitute important features of their own environment, as their environment is an important feature of them; they cannot be reproduced at will without absurd and disastrous consequences."

true

Any work completed in another course by a student and then resubmitted for this course as original work is considered as a form of plagiarism. All assigned work, such as writing must be the individual product of each student and must be done solely for this course. Collaborative work must be credited to all participants.

true

False consciousness is a term used - primarily by Marxist sociologists - to describe ways in which material, ideological, and institutional processes are said to mislead members of the proletariat and other class actors within capitalist societies, concealing the exploitation intrinsic to the social relations between classes.

true

In her talk, "Why place and well-being are at the new frontier of medicine" Dr. Esther Sternberg proposes that generally, place can support activities that produce a similar stress response to dopamines which can assist in the healing process.

true

In his text on Globalization, Buruma states: Unless one takes the view that all business with China is evil, there is nothing reprehensible about building an opera house in Beijing, or indeed a hotel, a hospital, a university or even a corporate headquarters. But state television is something else. CCTV is the voice of the party, the center of state propaganda, the organ which tells a billion people what to think.

true

Marc Swackhammer's thesis or vision for Architectural education, research, & engagement moving forward is for architecture to have a "solid core with a fuzzy boundary"

true

The incorporation of another person's work into your writing requires appropriate identifications and acknowledgement.

true

True or False Statement?: Students are expected to know, understand, and comply with the ethical standards of the university, including rules against plagiarism. Plagiarism is the use of another person's ideas or words without acknowledgement.

true

True or False...there's a big problem with snapping LEED ratings into building codes, which are equivalent to law: The United States Green Building Council is a private institution that has no public oversight. It does not predict the future energy use of the spaces it certifies, and there are no consequences for buildings that end up consuming more energy than originally planned.

true

True or False: ".....Leonardo was not simply an artist skilled in achieving verisimilitude; in this he had many rivals who, for all their talents, did not contribute significantly to anatomy. It is that his unbounded curiosity led him to pursue a vast range of natural effects and physiological responses, so he could bring to the recording of an animal heart an understanding of light, atmosphere, texture, and vision, as well as hydraulics for the flow of blood, botany for the branching of veins and arteries, mechanics for the expansion and contraction of the organ, and so forth. It was not simply Leonardo's grasp of these many natural processes that gives any one of his images a unique persuasiveness, but rather his desire to see all objects of his attention as manifestations of an overarching scheme."

true

True or False: "...architecture is irreducibly plural, an unstable hybrid based partly on codes external to itself, making use of other practices such as engineering and sociology, etc., in unique combinations."

true

True or False: "Aesthetics" is a set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art.

true

True or False: "Modern society must move away from the attitude of dominantion encumbent with modern technology, instead moving more in the direction of modifying social values and goals to better develop a techne sensibility culturally. How and why the modification of these values must emerge in line with techne's potential for revelatory knowledge and what it can provide within the design process. Technology's desire towards domination at an ever-increasing intensity and scale has been the cause of much of the present crises. The revelatory knowledge of techne can assist in understanding the limits of the "technological fix" allowing a smoother transition to more appropriate means of building to offset the environmentally destructive course humanity is presently on."

true

True or False: At present, the CCTV project stands as an iconic manifestation of globalizing forces and technological innovation. The arguments for the necessity of architects to design in a sustainable fashion is more acute now than ever. China's current political regime is not more open to engagement with the global culture and economy, but is more trenchant and repressive than at the time the building was constructed. Thecentral vehicle of this repressiveness and control is the building where its functionariesgather to practice their dark craft. CCTV's iconic nature stands not as an exemplar of the need to synergizing global forces to balance the potential negatives with the positives of the global system, but as a testament to the potential excess and ethical quandaries of its systems. It therefore stands as a missed opportunity, a monument to civic irresponsibility at both the local and global scale.

true

True or False: Scarcity is always a constructed, socio-material condition. Yes, the effects of scarcity are very real, and yes, things really are running out, but the way those effects are distributed and the ways that the causes are manipulated are far from natural. Causes and effects are socially and politically constructed. The underlying causes for the depletion, and the unequal distribution, of resources are constructed by social and economic forces. They are not inevitable. There is enough food in the world; it is just in the wrong places, and so hunger and famine result. These constructions are transcalar, relational, and contextual.

true

True or False: The architects' role does not constitute the entirety of the architectural endeavour. There is a distance between possibility and realization where the architect's visions are connected, but quite distinct from the actual realization embodied by the constructive process of the project.

true

True or False: The implication that something is EITHER an art OR Science is an oversimplistic misuse of these categories in outlining how reality is constituted and how humans operate within its boundaries. Actually, their dicotomous positioning is (as Eder describes)..."a convenient way of classifying constituent parts of the appearance, not an exclusive categorization of the wholes. The reality of any situation lies somewhere on a continuum between the extremes, in this case of 'art' and 'science' in their purest conceptions."

true

True or False: Wilson's original conception of Biophilia framed the concept as an "affliation with nature" in all its diverse characteristics and aesthetic attributes. However, the concept was later enlarged to assert that the biophilic imperative extends beyond a dependence on nature for material sustenance like nutrition, but also includes aestheticneeds, cognitive development, and even spiritual meaning. In short, this connection to nature can also be seen as one of the main contributors to the human satisfaction. It even influences human companionship and our sex drive because this diversity spurs the desire to pass a generation's genetic code to the next for the preservation of the species.

true

Working with less—resources, space, and time—will most likely continue to inform much of the built environment in the future, although the parameters and mechanisms of scarcity that influence creative design innovation have not yet been fully explored.

true

What day of the week are modules released in the ARCH 1110/Fall 22 "Introduction to Architecture Course?"

tuesdays

According to Cronin, the fundamental problem with wilderness is that in its current cultural meaning:

we fool ourselves when we suppose that wilderness can be the solution to our culture's problematic relationships with the nonhuman world, for wilderness is itself no small part of the problem.

What is the main idea that Jeremy Till was criticizing with his argument concerning architecture and contingency:

what I am criticising is not really architecture, but a fiction of it — a fiction that is so powerful that we would all wish to believe it, but a fiction nonetheless. This pure stuff is not architecture, because architecture is to the core contingent.

In Michael Murphy's "Lo Fab" Manifesto, which term DOES NOT belong?

Hire locally Source regionally Design globally ("one size fits all") Train where you can Invest in Dignity

The Vitruvian "triad" of centrally important architectural concepts according to the ten books are:

Firmness, Commodity, & Delight

Which statement below DOES NOT relate to DeGraff's metaphorical description of the contemporary architect (think "man on Bridge" in the film: Paris, Texas)

He assumes "a central position at the pinnacle of wealth and influence, a "chimera" of the wide spread affluence and equality that the architectural endeavour bequeaths to our modern globalized world"