Vocab
What's a template?
A thick plastic sheet with cutouts that can be traced to provide the accurate shape and size of objects to be drawn into a floor plan
What are the purpose of windows?
To let in natural light, To allow people inside to see outside, and to allow airflow or ventilation.
What is the most expensive countertop material?
Marble
Is carpet hard or soft flooring?
Soft flooring
What does a detail view show
This view shows a detail of the plan that has been magnified for closer inspection of the construction elements.
What do construction documents contain?
Contracts, drawings, and specifications requirements for a new construction project or remodel project
What are characteristics of a fixed window?
Stationary; do not open
• Allows light to come in
Stained glass windows are fixed windows
Window treatments are not used with stained
glass windows are fixed windows
What is the cheapest flooring material?
Sheet vinyl
What's laminate?
Layered boards manufactured to look like various materials
What does CADD stand for
Computer-Aided Drawing and Design
Define section view
A portion of the set of construction plans that shows a section or cut through of the structure
What are the purposes of window treatments?
Privacy
Filter light
Decoration/aesthetics
What does "LVT" stand for? (think about floors)
Luxury Vinyl Tile
Cut pile, loop pile, patterned loop pile, cut and loop,
What is used when drawing the accurate shape and size of objects that will be drawn in a floor plan.
Template
What does an Architectural symbol show?
It shows building elements used on drawings, showing its placement in relationship to other elements in the structure
What's a casement window?
A casement window is a window that is attached to its frame by one or more hinges at the side.
What is the hardest countertop material?
Quartz
Name at least 2 benefits to cork flooring
What is "tracing paper" also referred as?
Trash paper
What is a T-square used for?
Creating horizontal lines
What are characteristics of a valance window treatment?
Shorter pieces of fabric that
cover the top part of window
Often used with other window treatments
Can be used to hide window treatment hardware
Name 10 countertop materials
Granite, marble, concrete, wood, quartz, stainless steel, soapstone, tile, stone, glass, porcelain, slate, limestone, paper composite panels, marble, concrete
What's resilient flooring?
Any floor covering material that is not wood, textile, stone, concrete, or ceramic.
Pen and ink are best for
Creating value through shading techniques and line depth