What type of building can an architect produce plans for?
Multi-family residence
Office buildings
Hospital
Single family residence
What limits a building designer from producing a set of construction documents for a residence?
Must be single family residence
what are some considerations of the site that need to be known before design of the building can begin?
prevailing winds
visual considerations
solar orientation
topography
What impacts the design decisions of the architect?
building codes
its end users
accessibility
function of the building
The content of a set of drawings resembles what shape
Triangle
The design process requires what from the clients?
program or project intent
site selection
decision making
good communication
The floor plan is completed before sections and elevations are attempted.
False
The section allow the architect to design the following:
wall heights
roof slope
interior ceiling heights
The client and architect work in unison on the design of the project having many meetings to refine the project:
True
All text in a set of drawings should be able to be read from what two directions?
Right & Bottom
There are ______ principle planes of projection?
3
The projection lines are ____ degrees to the object and projection plane?
90
What can be used to draw between to non-adjacent projection planes?
Meter line
What type of drawing has vanishing lines and cannot be dimensioned for construction?
Perspective
What type of drawing is 90 degrees to the plane and dimensionally stable?
orthographic
The right and left side are on what principle plane of projection?
Profile
An oblique surface needs how many views to construct?
More than 2
A normal surface needs how many views to construct?
1
Where does the ortho surface gets its name?
The view that represents the true length of the angle
Mankind has always known how to draw in perspective.
False
What scale will the floor plan, elevations, and building section be drawn in for the group project?
1/4" = 1'-0
What type of line would a wall be drawn with?
solid (continuous)
What is drawn in the model tab?
Object
What is drawn in the layout (paper space) tab?
Title block
What scale is the object in model space?
100% or 1:1
What does a viewport do?
Allows a view of the object in model space
Allows a scaled view of the object in model space
Cuts a hole in the paper space to view the object
What type of lines cuts an object into multiple parts?
Break line
The size of the titleblock we have drawn is Arch ....
C
The zoom xp factor that will be used for the floor plan, scaled 1/4" = 1'-0", will be... ?
48xp
What size will the text be for a plan scaled at 1/2" = 1'-0" if you want its size to match the subtitle text size?
3
Architectural styles play what role in the design of a building?
inspiration
material selection
space plan ideas
The planning checklist has the following items...
occupants
general design
budget restrictions
views identification
What is the difference between a plot plan and a site plan?
site plan shows the improvements made
Some of the site design issues include...
climate
sensuous qualities
building orientation
Solar orientation in design looks at the location of the sun in the ..... and ...... ?
summer, winter
Sensuous qualities includes the following?
Views & character, rhythm , sound
What scale is the site plan of the project?
1" = 20'-0
The following reflects how one must enter the surveyor's coordinates into Autocad?
@200'<E70dS
What is an xref?
External reference
-a file that can give me updated information
-a file someone else can work on while I work on my drawing
-another file that is linked to the current file
What happens if the xref file is renamed or moved?
the drawing on the file is no longer visible
What is needed to program a project?
-experience with the type of project
- client input
-knowledge of adequate spacing
-activities for rooms
Our project is limited to what square footage?
800 Sq ft
The space needed for placement of a water closet is...?
3-0" centered
If designing for handicap accessibility in a residential project, the minimum door width for all doors is...?
3-0
The typical space needed for a person to walk is...?
2-0
To be able to walk around someone sitting at a table, the minimum space between the table and wall/furniture is...?
3-0
The floor plan is what kind of view?
section
Placing the doors swings and furniture into a plan is used for what purpose?
Space planning
What drawing contains the largest picture of the building and how it relates to all other drawings in the set of construction documents?
floor plan
Which drawing allows the designer to see the exterior/interior space in the "Z" direction?
section
Which wall material in our wall options are structural?
Wood & concrete
What is visible in a building section?
roof slope, construction materials used, interior ceiling heights`
Which layer carries the most importance in a floor plan?
walls
What are the horizontal members of a raised-panel door called?
rails
What are the vertical elements of a raised-panel door called?
stiles
What is the important element that identifies the header versus the jamb of a door and window detail?
Vertical 2 x's
Where is the meeting rail on a window?
between two sashes
Which dimension of a door is most important to a framer?
rough opening
How are doors unique from windows in their call outs? (doors are unique windows are not)
Unique numbers
Which drawings need to be worked on simultaneously in designing a building?
floor plan, building section, elevations
An elevation cannot be constructed until what drawing is produced?
wall section
What is the notch-out of the roof rafter called?
birdsmouth
What is the horizontal dimension of a roof pitch
12
In a gable roof framing, what is the top most member of the roof called?
ridge board
What line is offset to locate the overhang?
exterior of framed wall
What framing member can be taken out for a different affect on the inside of the building?
ceiling joist
In standard practices in central Texas, which member in the wall structure carries the roof load
studs
What is the name of the board that covers the ends of the roof rafters?
fascia
Which hatch pattern in autocad is used to represent siding, both vertical and horizontal, after it is rotated?
masonry
What size do we want the text used in dimensions to be when plotted full size (1:1)?
1/8
A building section has what kind of text?
materials
dimensions
roof pitch
room names
What is the difference between platform and balloon framing?
length of studs
What is the board called that covered the end of the rafter tails?
fascia
What are the boards at the top of the wall called?
double top plate
What is the order of materials in the examples given for a brick veneer wall?
sheet rock, stud, sheathing, air space, brick veneer
What is plywood called when used at the roof?
decking
What is the notch cut out of the roof rafter called
birdsmouth
What board is the gutter attached to?
fascia
Which plate is at the finish floor level
sole plate
What is the minimum distance between the finished floor and grade?
6
What is the name of the plastic sheeting that is between the compacted fill and sand/concrete?
vapor barrier
What does the steel add to the concrete slab?
tensile strength (able to bend)
Floor trusses sit on what framing member?
girder
What is the metal called that holds the rebar in place in the beams?
stirrups
What is requires the most time in foundations?
laying the steel
What is the horizontal dimension of a roof pitch
12
What type of building can an architect produce plans for?
Multi-family residence
Office buildings
Hospital
Single family residence
What limits a building designer from producing a set of construction documents for a residence?
Must be single family residence
what are some considerations of the site that need to be known before design of the building can begin?
prevailing winds
visual considerations
solar orientation
topography
What impacts the design decisions of the architect?
building codes
its end users
accessibility
function of the building
The content of a set of drawings resembles what shape
Triangle
The design process requires what from the clients?
program or project intent
site selection
decision making
good communication
The floor plan is completed before sections and elevations are attempted.
False
The section allow the architect to design the following:
wall heights
roof slope
interior ceiling heights
The client and architect work in unison on the design of the project having many meetings to refine the project:
True
All text in a set of drawings should be able to be read from what two directions?
Right & Bottom
There are ______ principle planes of projection?
3
The projection lines are ____ degrees to the object and projection plane?
90
What can be used to draw between to non-adjacent projection planes?
Meter line
What type of drawing has vanishing lines and cannot be dimensioned for construction?
Perspective
What type of drawing is 90 degrees to the plane and dimensionally stable?
orthographic
The right and left side are on what principle plane of projection?
Profile
An oblique surface needs how many views to construct?
More than 2
A normal surface needs how many views to construct?
1
Where does the ortho surface gets its name?
The view that represents the true length of the angle
Mankind has always known how to draw in perspective.
False
What scale will the floor plan, elevations, and building section be drawn in for the group project?
1/4" = 1'-0
What type of line would a wall be drawn with?
solid (continuous)
What is drawn in the model tab?
Object
What is drawn in the layout (paper space) tab?
Title block
What scale is the object in model space?
100% or 1:1
What does a viewport do?
Allows a view of the object in model space
Allows a scaled view of the object in model space
Cuts a hole in the paper space to view the object
What type of lines cuts an object into multiple parts?
Break line
The size of the titleblock we have drawn is Arch ....
C
The zoom xp factor that will be used for the floor plan, scaled 1/4" = 1'-0", will be... ?
48xp
What size will the text be for a plan scaled at 1/2" = 1'-0" if you want its size to match the subtitle text size?
3
Architectural styles play what role in the design of a building?
inspiration
material selection
space plan ideas
The planning checklist has the following items...
occupants
general design
budget restrictions
views identification
What is the difference between a plot plan and a site plan?
site plan shows the improvements made
Some of the site design issues include...
climate
sensuous qualities
building orientation
Solar orientation in design looks at the location of the sun in the ..... and ...... ?
summer, winter
Sensuous qualities includes the following?
Views & character, rhythm , sound
What scale is the site plan of the project?
1" = 20'-0
The following reflects how one must enter the surveyor's coordinates into Autocad?
@200'<E70dS
What is an xref?
External reference
-a file that can give me updated information
-a file someone else can work on while I work on my drawing
-another file that is linked to the current file
What happens if the xref file is renamed or moved?
the drawing on the file is no longer visible
What is needed to program a project?
-experience with the type of project
- client input
-knowledge of adequate spacing
-activities for rooms
Our project is limited to what square footage?
800 Sq ft
The space needed for placement of a water closet is...?
3-0" centered
If designing for handicap accessibility in a residential project, the minimum door width for all doors is...?
3-0
The typical space needed for a person to walk is...?
2-0
To be able to walk around someone sitting at a table, the minimum space between the table and wall/furniture is...?
3-0
The floor plan is what kind of view?
section
Placing the doors swings and furniture into a plan is used for what purpose?
Space planning
What drawing contains the largest picture of the building and how it relates to all other drawings in the set of construction documents?
floor plan
Which drawing allows the designer to see the exterior/interior space in the "Z" direction?
section
Which wall material in our wall options are structural?
Wood & concrete
What is visible in a building section?
roof slope, construction materials used, interior ceiling heights`
Which layer carries the most importance in a floor plan?
walls
What are the horizontal members of a raised-panel door called?
rails
What are the vertical elements of a raised-panel door called?
stiles
What is the important element that identifies the header versus the jamb of a door and window detail?
Vertical 2 x's
Where is the meeting rail on a window?
between two sashes
Which dimension of a door is most important to a framer?
rough opening
How are doors unique from windows in their call outs? (doors are unique windows are not)
Unique numbers
Which drawings need to be worked on simultaneously in designing a building?
floor plan, building section, elevations
An elevation cannot be constructed until what drawing is produced?
wall section
What is the notch-out of the roof rafter called?
birdsmouth
What is the horizontal dimension of a roof pitch
12
In a gable roof framing, what is the top most member of the roof called?
ridge board
What line is offset to locate the overhang?
exterior of framed wall
What framing member can be taken out for a different affect on the inside of the building?
ceiling joist
In standard practices in central Texas, which member in the wall structure carries the roof load
studs
What is the name of the board that covers the ends of the roof rafters?
fascia
Which hatch pattern in autocad is used to represent siding, both vertical and horizontal, after it is rotated?
masonry
What size do we want the text used in dimensions to be when plotted full size (1:1)?
1/8
A building section has what kind of text?
materials
dimensions
roof pitch
room names
What is the difference between platform and balloon framing?
length of studs
What is the board called that covered the end of the rafter tails?
fascia
What are the boards at the top of the wall called?
double top plate
What is the order of materials in the examples given for a brick veneer wall?
sheet rock, stud, sheathing, air space, brick veneer
What is plywood called when used at the roof?
decking
What is the notch cut out of the roof rafter called
birdsmouth
What board is the gutter attached to?
fascia
Which plate is at the finish floor level
sole plate
What is the minimum distance between the finished floor and grade?
6
What is the name of the plastic sheeting that is between the compacted fill and sand/concrete?
vapor barrier
What does the steel add to the concrete slab?
tensile strength (able to bend)
Floor trusses sit on what framing member?
girder
What is the metal called that holds the rebar in place in the beams?
stirrups
What is requires the most time in foundations?
laying the steel
What is the horizontal dimension of a roof pitch
12