TBD Week 1
The art and science of designing buildings, civic spaces and associated infrastructure.
Architecture
Detailed list of requirements and functions that a building or space must fulfill.
Program
The repetition of a process in order to come up with new ideas and test out options.
Iteration
The scale of this year's final physical model.
1/8" = 1'
Volume or open space between structural components.
Space
Helps us understand how big or small things are in relation to each other
Scale
This category of colors sit on one side of the color wheel and include reds, oranges, yellows, and combinations of these hues.
Warm colors
This standard doorway width is generally for exterior entryways, though it can also be used for interior entryways.
36"
Three types of design projects discussed that architects design.
Residential, Commercial and Landscape
Which tool would an architect most likely use to measure a room?
Measuring tape or Laser measure
A tangible, 3D scale representation of a building or structure used to visualize, analyze, and test design concepts. Paper, Clay, Cardboard, Wood are examples of materials used to express ideas in this form.
A Physical Model
A physical masonry construction generally used for the exterior of a building or as a supportive load-bearing block. It is composed of traditional kiln-fired clay, cast concrete, or compressed fly ash and bonded using cement mortar.
Brick Wall
This architectural scale denotation is generally used for standard floor plans, roof plans, and exterior elevations.
1/4" = 1'
Four types of spaces associated with the concept of Proximity.
Cooperated, Opposed, Isolated and Collaborative Spaces
Made from materials like ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, or vinyl, this material is commonly installed in areas prone to moisture or high wear, such as kitchens and bathrooms
Tile
The standard measurement system used primarily in the United States. It includes units like inches, pounds, and gallons.
Imperial System
The 1st licensed African American women in the United States.
Norma Merrick Sklarek
Harvested from the bark of this type oak tree, it is naturally mold-resistant, fire-resistant, and provides excellent thermal and acoustic insulation. This material thrives in Mediterranean basin countries like Portugal where you find them saying "Cheers!"
Cork
On a blueprint, 1 inch represents 4 feet. A wall measures 5 inches on the drawing. How long is the real wall?
20 feet