Architectural Styles
US Cities
Architectural Lettering
Framing and Construction
Site and Sustainability
100

This type of framing, usually seen in log cabin homes, is resistant to fire and aesthetically pleasing, but it typically quite expensive.

What is Post and Beam

100

John Hancock Tower, Trinity Church, Faneuil Hall

What is Boston?

100

This type of stairs features a square landing with two runs of treads and risers on adjacent sides

What is an "L" shaped stair

100

This is the actual dimension of a typical wall stud.

What is 1 1/2" x 5 1/2"?

100

The sun sets in this direction

What is west?

200

This architectural style is known for featuring large, wraparound porches, turrets, and ornate, brightly painted woodwork.

What is Victorian? 

200

Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

What is Washington DC

200

This drafting tool can be used in place of a straightedge or parallel rule

What is a T square

200

While studs can be spaced at 12" or 24" o.c., most wall studs are spaced this far apart? 

What is 16" o.c.

200

This is a requirement made by the town that limits how close you can build to the outside boundary of your site.

What is a setback?

300

This style of home, which also goes by the name "Arts and Crafts" or "Bungalow", typically features low pitched gable roofs, large front porches, and squat front columns.

What is a craftsman? 

300

Willis Tower (formally Sears Tower), John Hancock Center, Water Tower Place

What is Chicago

300

This style of house, popular in the 1970's, features a very steep roof and is usually found in cold climates

What is an A frame

300

This is the topmost point of framing in the house and is typically used to connect both sides of rafters

What is the ridge?

300

If you cannot meet the requirements of local building ordinances, you can apply for one of these. 

What is a variance?

400

This style was made famous by Frank Lloyd Wright, and features strong geometry, horizontal banding, and an open, asymmetric floor plan

What is Prairie style?

400

Space Needle, Bullitt Center, Experience Music Project (Museum of Pop Culture)

What is Seattle?

400

This material, mostly used for commercial construction, comes in an "H" and "I" variety

What are steel beams

400

This is typically supported by lolly columns, and comprised of a series of (3) 2x12's. 

What is the girder?

400

These areas are home to various forms of wildlife and contain soil that is unfit for construction

What are wetlands?

500

This "royal" style of home may feature a combination of stucco, brick, or stone, high pitched roofs, half timbering and multiple gables.  

What is Tudor Style? 

500

Walt Disney Concert Hall, Capital Records Building, Griffith Observatory

What is Los Angeles? 

500

This value determines how resistive your insulation is to airflow

What is R value

500

This is a notch in the concrete foundation wall that is used to hold either side of your girder

What is a beam pocket? 

500

These are the curved, dashed lines on a site or plot plan that connects areas of the same elevation. 

What are contours? 

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