AutoCAD Commands
House Project/Revit
Floor Plan Design
History
Famous Buildings
100
Command that helps you revolve an object around a point.
Rotate
100
In Revit what command is used to connect walls to roofs?
Attach Top/Base
100
What are the three main types of spaces in residential design?
Private, Public, and Service
100
Which ancient civilization was known for creating a special form of concrete?
Romans
100
What famous Architect designed this building, "Falling Water"
Frank Lloyd Wright
200
Easiest way to connect two lines to create a corner between them
FILLET
200
What visual style is most helpful in allowing you to see the inside of walls and any other element in your design. (An x-ray view)
Wireframe
200
How many windows should you have in a bedroom?
At least 8-10% of the surface area of the room should be in glass on the wall.
200
What civilization came up with the classical orders such as Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian?
Greece
200
Which country was this building constructed in?
Italy
300
Command that creates multiple copies in a grid or circular pattern.
Array
300
What element did you change in order to increase or decrease the distance a window was from the ground?
Sill Height
300
Do front doors typically open inside or outside of the house? Why?
Inside; Because of door hardware.
300
Which ancient civilization(s) were known for the pyramids in Mexico and other parts of Latin America
Aztec / Maya
300
Which country does this famous estate belong to?
The Biltmore Estate, USA (North Carolina)
400
What option/function allows you to pick different points on shapes or lines?
Object Snaps (OSNAP)
400
In addition to the shingles, what two addition elements are necessary to protect the outside and underside of the roof?
Fasica board / Soffit
400
What is an example of an indirect relationship?
Being able to see a space, but needing to go through another space to get there.
400
What was the main driving design factor in medieval Architecture?
Defense
400
Which civilization was responsible for this famous structure?
"The Pyramid of the Sun"
Aztec Empire
500
What tool allows you to get rid of duplicate lines underneath each other in your drawing?
Overkill
500
What function was used to sigment the garage floor and the main house.
Split Face
500
What is the difference between a centralized plan and a de-centralized plan?
Centralized splinters minor rooms off of a single major central hub
De-centralized plans tend to have multiple hubs
500
Who was the first known Architect in the ancient world?
Imhotep - Egyptian
500
What building does this famous rose window belong to?
Notre Dame
