PA Quiz I

Select strategies to mitigate the heat island effect in urban areas. ????? ??? ????? ???? ?????

Which of the following authorities can propose a revision in the International Building Code?

The building highlighted on the site plan is designed to have site access at 45′. The depth of the exterior wall between point A to point B is 65 feet, and the building’s width is 85 feet. If the cost of excavation for this location is $14 per cubic yard, what is the approximate cost of the required earthwork for this project?

Which of the following site plans shows the best building geometry and orientation combination to benefit from natural light in the northern hemisphere if all given buildings have equal surface area and volume?

Select all ????????????? site conditions that should be evaluated carefully during the site design? ????? ??? ????? ???? ?????.

Select the typical uses of PUDs in the United States? Check the two that apply.

An architect is working on the site development of a new mixed-use project that includes residential and commercial buildings with recreational facilities. Which of the following strategies may be followed by the architect to prioritize sustainability throughout this newly developed site? Check the four that apply.

An architect is working on the program of a two-story medical clinic building project. Based on the given program table on the left, what is the overall building efficiency of this building?

Which agency holds all topographical information of the entire United States, including flood plains?

An architect is working on the budget of a school project and provides the client the cost estimate table given on the left. But later, the client informs the architect that the total project budget needs to be lowered by about 8% to compensate for the unexpected extra costs that occurred during the site acquisition. If the new (total) project budget is $14.2 M, minimum how much gross building area reduction would be enough to bring the total cost within the new budget limits?

Put the following programming steps in order as commonly followed by experienced building programmers. Drag and drop the steps across the steps from 1 to 5 accordingly.

A client wants to build a mixed-use building complex with retail stores, restaurants, and cafeterias at the entry-level of the building and an office tower with multiple tenants above. While convenient public access to commercial areas is one of the top priorities of the building program, the client wants to provide security for the office floors with a private entrance. Also, the office floors should have the potential to serve different renters for the client’s convenience. While working on the building program of this project, which of the following concepts should be carefully evaluated to enhance the program? Check the three that apply.

Which of the following dimensions marked-up on a roll-in type shower compartment meets and exceeds the minimum code requirement?

Based on the following zoning standards and lot sizes of three different lots given in the table below, put the lots in the correct order from the largest buildable gross floor area possible to the smallest.???? & ???? ??? ??? ???? ??? ??????? ????????? ????? ????? ???? ?????? ?? ??? ?????? ? ??? ??? ???????? ?????? ?? ?. https://arequestions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Q8_FAR.png

Based on the given plan diagram below, drag and drop the correct dimensions that comply with code across to the letters accordingly. Not all dimensions will be used. Drag and drop the irrelevant dimension across the letter “X” https://arequestions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Q19_ADA-DOORS.png

Which of the following are the best landscape design strategies for temperate climates to prevent the cooling effect of the winds and to utilize the sun at a maximum capacity? Check the two that apply.

There are four typical considerations in the standard architectural programming process, and “function” is one of them. Which of the following options are investigated under the content of “function” during the programming phase? Check the three that apply.

Drag and drop the given soil types to match their shear strengths accordingly.

An architect is designing a fitness center in a temperate climate with the given design criteria below: • Providing a sustainable/ green design is the top priority of the project. • Study and utilize microclimatic site conditions carefully to contribute to passive heating and cooling efforts as much as possible. • Study heating-zones per program and organize spaces based on thermal planning principles and heating zones. • Provide high-quality natural light in the spaces that are busier during the day to reduce both dependences on electrical lighting and heating loads. • Mechanical room to be used as a buffer zone for locker rooms to reduce mechanical heating loads. • Locate restrooms adjacent to lobby and exercise studios. • Squash Court doesn’t need to receive natural light. • The lobby should be located adjacent to offices. Based on the above criteria, drag and drop the letters across to given program items accordingly.

Which of the following is typically controlled by local zoning ordinances? Check the four that apply.

Select the following principles that are shared by sustainable design (eco-design) and green architecture design practices. Check the four that apply.

An architect is working on the program of a theater school. According to program notes: • The workshops and classrooms are close to each other. • Lobby/Entry is adjacent to the mechanical room, corridor, and offices. • The corridor is adjacent to the lobby, workshop, theater, storage, and restrooms. • Storage is close to classrooms. Based on this information, drag and drop the given letters across to room names given below accordingly.

An architect is working on a residential building project in Climate Zone-1A. Which of the following site planning and building design strategies is the best for this project if the architect wants to create a sustainable building? Check the four that apply.

Which of the following option is not part of the architectural programming phases?

A school board decides to renovate the existing chemistry lab, cafeteria, and offices during the school year without interrupting students’ access to these functions in the building. Based on the phasing criteria, plan diagram, and area table below, select all of the correct statements. ????? ??? ????? ???? ?????. • The project will start at the beginning of the school year. • Temporary spaces with similar sizes should be provided for students and staff while the main spaces are being renovated. • Only one space can be renovated during each renovation phase. • If needed, students can use the outdoor gym during the first months of the school year due to convenient weather conditions. • The temporary cafeteria should be adjacent to restrooms similar to the current cafeteria. • The library can be closed temporarily during only two phases of the renovation. • Temporary Chemistry Lab can only be renovated after office space renovation is done.