A
The A stands for
Architects/Architecture
The C stands for
Contractors/Construction
The E stands for
Engineers/Engineering
This is the most common material used for residential framing
Wood
This seismic activity shakes our town
Earthquakes
This famous structure in Paris, designed by Gustave Eiffel, is one of the most visited landmarks in the world
Eiffel Tower
The three essential parts of a building are foundation, walls, and this
Roof
This engineer calculates load distribution for buildings
Structural
This hard building material is made by mixing cement, water, sand, and gravel together
Concrete
Water over wet soil with high liquefaction creates this
Mudslides
This architectural style from the Middle Ages is known for its tall, pointed arches and stained-glass windows, often seen in old cathedrals
Gothic Architecture
2 cubic yards is this many cubic feet
54 ft3
This engineer designs roads and the stormwater drainage system beneath them
Civil
This strong building material is commonly used in modern skyscrapers
Steel
The level of underground water
Water table
This famous American architect designed buildings to blend in with nature, and his most famous house is called Fallingwater
Frank Lloyd Wright
HVAC stands for this
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
This engineer designs airplanes, spacecrafts, and rockets
Aerospace
This material helps keep heat out or in
Insulation
These harness the sun's energy to provide power to buildings
Solar panels
The number of exams to be licensed in California
6 national exams + 1 state (seismic) exam = 7
This process is the first step in construction, where workers clear and prepare the land for building
Site preparation or grading
This engineer cares about the planet
Environmental
This material turns green when oxidized
Copper
Minimize our impact on the planet by reducing this
Carbon Footprint