SPD Chapters

What type of circulation system responds most sympathetically to the existing natural environment?

To move large volumes of traffic at high speed, the most effective type of circulation system is

Land use development patterns are MOST frequently determined by

The primary advantage of 60-degree parking is that it

A neighborhood shopping center is BEST located at

From among the following street design criteria, select those that are correct I. Curb radii should be 12'-0" minimum II. Compound curves are preferred over simple curves III. Traffic lanes should be about 12'-0" wide. IV. Parking lanes should generally be avoided V. Intersections should be at right angles wherever possible.

Power lines are generally located above, rather than below, ground because they are

From among the following handicapped design criteria, select the incorrect statement

Which of the following should be avoided in the design of a large parking lot? I. acute angle parking II. ramped exit driveway III. dead level paved areas IV. Dead end aisles V. Pedestrian circulation

The primary objective of good pedestrian circulation is

Which of the following will MOST effectively divert subsurface water away from a building's foundation?

If the loads of a proposed structure are high relative to the bearing capacity of the soil, one would likely provide

A system of piles may be appropriate for supporting a structure when

Frost line refers to the level of earth

For a structure with very heavy loads resting on dense earth, which of the following would be MOST appropriate?

Placing load on a footing results in

The principal purpose of all soil exploration and testing is to determine the

The design of a surface drainage system for a residential development is based on a five-year storm. During a review, the drainage system is found to be incapable of handling the expected runoff. Therefore, it should be

In the residential development of the previous question, runoff might be reduced by using

All of the following describe the general climatic characteristics of an area EXCEPT

Sustainable design is primarily concerned with which of the following issues?

The Natural Step is an approach to the environment that follows which of the following principles?

The planning phase of a sustainably designed architectural project should include which of the following elements?

Life cycle costing is an economic evaluation of architectural elements that includes which of the following factors?

LEED is concerned with which of the following?

Which of the following is a consultant who might be employed in a sustainable design project?

Sustainable design may require research and education that is beyond a normal architectural project. Which of the following is part of this process?

Sensitivity to the nuances of site conditions is key to sustainable design. Which of the following are site conditions the architect should examine in the design process?