Arplann 7 to 10

Question 1

Refers to the development of an area for the installation of the unit’s or units’ location, parking, surface drainage, driveways, on-site utility terminals and property lines at a proposed construction site or area.

Answer 1

Site Development

Question 2

Refer to the general layout and configuration of a site, including building, footprints, parking and street layout, conceptual landscaping and lighting, site cross section drawings, and building elevations.

Answer 2

Site Development

Question 3

A graphic representation of the arrangement of building,
parking, drives, landscaping and any structure that is part of a development
project.

Answer 3

Site Development

Question 4

A top view or bird’s eye view of a property that is drawn to scale

Answer 4

Site Development

Question 5

Elements of Site Development

Answer 5

1. Property lines
2. Outline of existing and proposed buildings and structures
3. Distance between buildings
4. Distance between buildings and property lines (setbacks)
5. Parking lots, indicating parking spaces
6. Driveways
7. Surrounding streets
8. Landscape areas
9. Easements
10. Ground sign location
11. Utilities (water, sewer and power lines

Question 6

“A picture representing a section of natural inland scenery,
as of prairie, woodland, mountains and expanse of natural scenery seen by the eye in one view” (Webster’s New Universal Unabridged dictionary

Answer 6

Landscape

Question 7

means both a place and people living there.

Answer 7

Land

Question 8

means to shape, and also mean association, partnership.

Answer 8

Scape

Question 9

The result of action and interaction of natural and or human factors.

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Landscape

Question 10

Landscape (human factors)

Answer 10

1. Physical elements of land form
2. Living elements of land cover
3. Human elements
4. Transitory elements

Question 11

The depiction in art of landscapes, natural scenery

Answer 11

Landscape Art

Question 12

Especially art where the main subject is a wide view,
elements arranged into a coherent composition

Answer 12

Landscape Art

Question 13

A landscape designed and created intentionally by man

Answer 13

Cultural Landscape

Question 14

An associative cultural landscape which valued because of the religious, artistic or cultural associations of the natural elements

Answer 14

Cultural Landscape

Question 15

The science of studying and improving relationships between ecological processes in the environment and particular ecosystems

Answer 15

Landscape Ecology

Question 16

A branch of landscape architecture

Answer 16

Landscape Planning

Question 17

An activity concerned with reconciling competing land uses while protecting natural processes, significant cultural, natural resources

Answer 17

Landscape Planning

Question 18

o An independent professional and a design and art tradition

o Practiced by a landscape designer

o Combining nature and culture

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Landscape Design

Question 19

o Activity that modifies the visible features of an area of
land

o Improve the aesthetic appearance of the area

o Changing its contours, adding ornamental features, or
planting trees and shrubs.

Answer 19

Landscaping

Question 20

Importance of Landscape

Answer 20

o Encourage physical outdoor activity, health and antidote to stress.

o Offers aesthetic enjoyment, escapism, tranquility and a sense of belonging to an area with a distinct natural and cultural identity

Question 21

Refers to the design of outdoor public areas, landmarks and
structures to achieve environmental, social-behavioral and aesthetic outcomes.

Answer 21

Landscape Architecture

Question 22

Field of studies

Answer 22

 Botany

 Horticulture

 Fine arts

 Architecture

 Industrial design

 Geology

 Earth sciences

 Environmental psychology

 Geography

 Ecology

 Landscape Architect

Question 23

• Is the quality of oneness
• Attracts and hold attention

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Unity

Question 24

• Gives greatest appeal, and evokes the greatest response
• Powerful in creating mood and feeling

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Colors

Question 25

Passion, Courage, Power, Wealth

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Red

Question 26

Joy, Happiness, Communications, Inspiration, Sunshine

Answer 26

Yellow

Question 27

Imagination, Calm, Serenity. Compassion

Answer 27

Blue

Question 28

Harmony, Beginnings, Nature, Growth, Healing

Answer 28

Green

Question 29

Enthusiasm, Joy, fun, Captivation

Answer 29

Orange

Question 30

Devotion, Respect, peace, Spirituality

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Purple

Question 31

Purity, Innocence, Faith

Answer 31

White

Question 32

Love, Sweetness, Happiness, tenderness

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Pink

Question 33

- Connects and defines the space, creating outdoor rooms - Use sweeping bold lines and curves rather than small zigzags and small wavy curves.

Answer 33

Line

Question 34

Emphasis the lateral extent and breath of space.

Answer 34

Horizontal and spreading forms

Question 35

allow for easy eye movement and create a pleasant undulation

Answer 35

Rounded forms

Question 36

define a comfortable people space beneath the canopy

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Vase-shaped trees

Question 37

lead the eye back to the ground

Answer 37

Weeping forms

Question 38

direct the eyes upward, so use sparingly.

Answer 38

Pyramidal forms

Question 39

- Is fine / course, heavy / light, thin / dense and light / shade - Defined as the relationship between the foliage and twig size, and the mass of the plants.

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Texture

Question 40

relates the comparative value of landscape elements to fixed structure.

Answer 40

Absolute scale

Question 41

relates to comparative sizes or values of objects in the landscape

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Relative scale

Question 42

relaxing and calming

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Low scale

Question 43

promotes action

Answer 43

High scale

Question 44

repeats the same left and right, giving stability, stateliness and dignity

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Formal balance

Question 45

differs from left to right giving curiosity, movement and feels alive

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Informal balance

Question 46

- Is a degree of repetition rather constant change, creating unity - Diversity and contrast in form, texture and color preventing monotony

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Simplicity and variety

Question 47

Landscape design process

Answer 47

1. Project acceptance 2. Research and analysis 3. Design 4. Construction Documents 5. Project Implementation 6. Post construction supervision 7. Maintenance development

Question 48

* Soil, drainage, climate, conditions, and existing vegetation * Critical for both plant selection and placement and locating family activities and function * Important because the same climate conditions that affect the plants, temperature humidity, rain, wind and sunlight also affect the user

Answer 48

Site Inventory

Question 49

o Idea diagram o Site related functional diagram o Program development ( locate the activity spaces on the site)

Answer 49

Functional Diagram

Question 50

o From these diagrams, a conceptual plan is developed o Preliminary design and schematic design o Include all the hardscape and planting details that are necessary for installation.

Answer 50

Developing Conceptual Design Plan

Question 51

It refers to the philosophy of architecture that advocates sustainable energy sources, the conservation of energy, the reuse and safety of building materials, and the siting of a building with consideration of its impact on the environment. (Britannica, visual art)

Answer 51

Green Architecture

Question 52

An approach to building that minimizes the harmful effects of construction projects on human health and the environment. The green architect or designer attempts to safeguard air, water and earth by choosing eco-friendly building materials and construction practices.

Answer 52

Green Architecture

Question 53

Refers to a sustainable method of green building design; it is design and construction with the environment in mind

Answer 53

Green Architecture

Question 54

Green architects generally work with the key concepts of creating an energy efficiency, environmentally friendly house.

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Green Architecture

Question 55

Refers to a structure, and its subsequent use, that is ecologically friendly and resource efficient.

Answer 55

Green Building

Question 56

5 Basic Principles of Green Building

Answer 56

* Sustainable Site Design * Water Conservation and Quality * Energy and Environment * Conservation of resources & reuse of materials * Indoor Environmental Quality

Question 57

Fundamental to our quality of life, comfort and how affordable they are to run.

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Home

Question 58

Leaves a life-long imprint on those who learn within them, Influencing students on environmental awareness

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Schools

Question 59

Impacts on employees productivity, health and economic growth of companies

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Workplaces

Question 60

Affects patients recovery times and national health services.

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Hospitals

Question 61

Strongly determines their economic and social dynamics

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Cities and Communities

Question 62

Objectives of Green Building

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1. Minimize impact on natural environment 2. Reduce energy usage and water usage 3. Protect occupants health and increase productivity rate 4. Design and construct in a manner that minimizes waste, pollution and environmental degradation.

Question 63

Key Attributes of Sustainable Building

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1. Adaptation of sustainability aspects in all phases of building design and planning 2. Use healthy and environmentally friendly building materials 3. Use of efficient system 4. Use of constructions and system which are easy to maintain and service 5. High aesthetic and urban design quality; high public acceptance

Question 64

All the visible features of an area of countryside or land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.

Answer 64

Landscape

Question 65

(of an object or an action) require the payment of (a specified sum of money) before it can be acquired or done.

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Cost

Question 66

An independent profession and a design and art tradition, practiced by landscape designers, combining nature and culture.

Answer 66

Landscape Design

Question 67

those cost required to run a business, but which cannot be directly attributed to any specific business activity, product, or service.

Answer 67

Overhead Cost

Question 68

the arrangement of the natural and artificial feature of an area.

Answer 68

Topography

Question 69

a material (such as decaying leaves, bark or compost) spread around or over a plant to enrich or insulate the soil

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Mulch

Question 70

expenses incurred in the marketing and distribution of a product.

Answer 70

Selling Cost

Question 71

price offered by bidder (contractor, supplier, and vendor) for a specific good, job, or service, and valid only for the specified period.

Answer 71

Bid Price

Question 72

it refers to the art of arranging the external physical environment to support human behavior

Answer 72

Site Planning

Question 73

it locates structure and activities in three-dimensional space and when appropriate, in time.

Answer 73

Site Plan

Question 74

refers to the arrangement of land, water, plants form and structures for their best use and greater enjoyment.

Answer 74

Landscape Architecture

Question 75

it indicates the practice of new facility location, both for business and government and involves measuring the needs of anew project against the merits of potential locations.

Answer 75

Site Selection

Question 76

it refers to factors that should be present for it to be a successful site

Answer 76

Site Selection Criteria

Question 77

refers to the study of the relationships between living organism, including humans and their physical environment.

Answer 77

Ecology

Question 78

it refers to the surface features of a plot of land which influences where and how to build a site development.

Answer 78

Ground Form

Question 79

it refers to an imaginary lines in plan view that connects points of equal height above a datum or bench mark.

Answer 79

Contour Lines

Question 80

it refers to a type of rock that is formed through the cooling and solidification of magma and lava.

Answer 80

Igneous Rock

Question 81

it refers to a methodology to review the social effects of infrastructure projects and other development interventions.

Answer 81

Social Impact Assessment

Question 82

It refers to a process of evaluating the likely impacts of a proposed development on the way of life of a particular group of people, both beneficial and adverse effect

Answer 82

Cultural Impact Assessment

Question 83

It refers to the study to predict the effect of a proposed activity or project on the environment.

Answer 83

Environmental Impact Assessment

Question 84

It refers to the results from interaction of the inner biological condition of an individual with surrounding environment.

Answer 84

Physiological Factors

Question 85

it refers to the population per unit land area.

Answer 85

Density

Question 86

it refers to the way an open space of a given site is configured according to an arrangement of elements that evoke activity flow, either physical or visually

Answer 86

Spatial Pattern

Question 87

it refers to the specific character, quality, physical, social and historical characteristics of a building's setting.

Answer 87

Site Context

Question 88

it refers to the primary consideration in planning the use of a site includes the adequacy of both circulation access and utility services.

Answer 88

Movement System

Question 89

it consist of equally spaced streets or roads which is perpendicular to each other.

Answer 89

Grid System

Question 90

it directs flow to or from a common center, with straight channels of circulation radiating from the center.

Answer 90

Radial System

Question 91

it connects flow between two points, either along a single line or along a series of parallel lines.

Answer 91

Linear System

Question 92

it refers to circulation system that responds to the topography of the land and align with-natural contour.

Answer 92

Curvillinear System

Question 93

it refers to a traffic arteries designed to allow movement of large volumes of traffic between, around or through urban areas

Answer 93

Expressway

Question 94

it refers to a traffic arteries that serve as the transition between arterial street and local access streets of a neighborhood

Answer 94

Collector

Question 95

it refers to a traffic arteries which provide access to low interisity uses fronting on them

Answer 95

Local Access

Question 96

it refers to a continuous vehicular channels that connects with expressway by means of on and off ramps and carefully determined location.

Answer 96

Highway