BArch Bachelor of Architecture Ultimate Bachelor of Architecture 3

Question 1

A 'parti' in architectural design refers to:

Accepted Answer

The primary organizing concept or generative idea behind a design

Answer

The parti is the central design concept — a distilled organizational idea that drives the overall architectural approach.

Question 2

Which type of contract delivery method has the architect serving as the owner's agent overseeing a general contractor who holds all trade subcontracts?

Accepted Answer

Design-Bid-Build

Answer

In Design-Bid-Build (DBB), the traditional delivery method, the architect designs for the owner, a contractor is competitively bid, and the architect administers the contract.

Question 3

The term 'thermal mass' in passive solar design describes a material's ability to:

Accepted Answer

Absorb, store, and slowly release heat energy

Answer

Thermal mass materials like concrete, brick, and stone absorb heat during the day and release it slowly at night, stabilizing interior temperatures.

Question 4

Which drawing type shows a horizontal cut through a building, typically at 4 feet above the floor, looking downward?

Accepted Answer

Floor plan

Answer

A floor plan is a horizontal section cut approximately 4 feet above the floor level, revealing the arrangement of walls, openings, and spaces.

Question 5

Le Corbusier's 'Five Points of a New Architecture' includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Pilotis, free plan, free facade, ribbon windows, and roof garden

Answer

Le Corbusier's Five Points — pilotis, free plan, free facade, horizontal ribbon windows, and roof garden — were enabled by reinforced concrete structure.

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BArch Bachelor of Architecture Ultimate Bachelor of Architecture 3