Very Very Famous Architects & Buildings
The Great Mosque of Mecca was first built in 638 AD with a low wall that surrounded the exterior grounds of the Kabba, a square structure that is considered the central house of God for Islamic pilgrims. That surrounding wall has expanded to 4,314,000 sf of built space and is said to be the most expensive complex in the world. What is the quoted cost (in US dollars) of this development: $10B, $100B, $500B or $1T?
$100B ($23,180/sf)
High cost due to: logistics of construction while remaining in use, specialized construction techniques using luxurious materials of gold and Italian marble and the modernizing of above and below grade infrastructure.
The architect who said:
"Less is more"
Who is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
The average pass rate for an ARE division test is: 55%, 65%, 75% or 85%
What is 55%
The typical timeframe between releases of new major model code editions?
What is a 3 year cycle.
About how much did the Guggenheim Museum in Bilboa cost to build (US dollars) when it was completed in 1997?
A) $90M, B) $250M, C) $300M, D) $350M
A) $90M
About how much did the Guggenheim Museum in Bilboa cost to build (US dollars) when it was completed in 1997?
A) $90M, B) $250M, C) $300M, D) $350M
A) $90M
A structure designed to actively instruct, inform, or communicate ideas to its occupants through its physical form, materials, and engineering is known as being?
What is "didactic"
What is the least amount of days you could possibly finish all architecture exams in Canada?
1, 2, 4 or 7
2 days (The ExAC - Examination for Architects in Canada is a multi-section national exam written once a year over two consecutive days simultaneously in all provinces)
Which vapor retarder class per IBC Table 1404.3(1) is more non-permeable: Class I or Class III
What is Class I (is the least permeable at 0.1 perm rate or less)
Benjamin Moore has released it's color of the year for 2027. Is it: Silhouette (a rich espresso and charcoal mix), Hysterical Yellow (a bright crisp yellow), Owl Grey (a rich, natural light grey) or Webster Green (a classic nature-inspired green)
2027: Webster Green (classic nature-inspired green)
2026: Silhouette
What very famous Iraqi-British architect was made a Dame by the Queen of England a month before she died in Miami Florida in 2016?
Who is Zaha Hadid.
What is a better detail than a "gum lip" when possible?
A: Using a beveled door threshold
B: Using a two-piece reglet flashing system
C: A "fat lip" detail
A two-piece reglet flashing system is better for terminating sheet metal counter-flashing as the sealant is not as exposed to weather and UV rays, causing it to fail over time.
Which version # of the ARE's are we currently on?
What is 5.0
This occupancy has a load factor that actually loosened it's requirement from 100 sf/person to 150 sf/person in the 2018 IBC.
What is the Business (B) occupancy.
True/False: A frost protected shallow foundation relies on rigid insulation being placed directly underneath the footing to allow for a shallower foundation?
False. A frost protected shallow foundation uses rigid insulation which extends outward from the side of the foundation wall to protect the soil against freezing from above.
This famous architect designed a very utilitarian wheel chair for the medical world that has increased mobility, stand-assist armrests and backsmart push handles and is known for having "comforting and welcoming aesthetics", although they are a bit post-modern at this point.
Who is Michael Graves.
The act of trying to fix a major large-scale problem through the use of a minor cosmetic adjustment is known as doing what?
What is "putting lipstick on a pig"
According to most jurisdictions, if you are not a licensed architect can you perform architectural services for a small single-family house?
No. Most jurisdictions allow you to provide design services, but prohibit an individual who is not a licensed architect to use any version of the term "architect" in the description of their services.
True or False: Per IBC Table 509.1 Incidental Uses, a Laundry room over 100 square feet requires a 1 hour separation.
TRRUUUUEEEEE!
True/False: Architecture has been an Olympic sport.
True. From 1912 to 1948 Olympic medals were awarded for music, painting, sculpture, literature and architecture.
Although an exact, official weight limit has not been specifically tested for downward force, general engineering guidelines suggest that the window mullions that Alex Honnold pulled and stepped on to climb Taipei 101 could hold about how many pounds of localized pressure? 300 lbs, 2,000 lbs, 10,000 lbs, 50,000 lbs.
Although the windows are only designed to withstand 50 to 100 lbs/sf of outward wind force (less than Alex's body weight), lucky for Mr. Honnold, they are also designed to withstand downward maintenance and impact loads of around 2,000 lbs. 2,000 lbs.
If CAD monkeys used AutoCAD, what are Revit users known as?
What are BIM Monkeys
True/False: In some jurisdictions you don't need to have an accredited architectural education to become a licensed architect?
True. In 18 states you can use increased Experience Hours as a substitute. While a typical applicant needs 3,740 hours of experience along with an accredited degree, in Colorado you can have a high school diploma and 18,800 hours of experience (about 15 years).
If you have a very tight room and need to provide an accessible turning space per 2017 ANSI 117.1 Accessibility Code, which is smaller, a circular turning space or one of the T-shaped turning spaces.
T-shaped turning space. (2 of the 3 options are smaller, one is slightly larger).
True/False: In the exciting early days of jet propulsion, the Otis Elevator Company tested and licensed it's use for moving passengers quickly up high-rise buildings.
False. Are you joking!