Theory of Archi Mod 1

Question 1

Are modular forms whose relationships are regulated by three-dimensional grids. This may be defined as two or more intersecting sets of regularly spaced parallel lines. It generates a geometric pattern of regularly spaced points and regularly shaped fields.

Answer 1

Grid Forms

Question 2

Vertical or horizontal axis of the mass.

Answer 2

Direction

Question 3

Surface treatment identified with materials whether rough or smooth

Answer 3

Texture

Question 4

Salvan’s _______ , using Head Dimension–A formula discovered by the author: A height of any person in meters divided by the no. 7.85 will give the dimension of the head or H.

Answer 4

Furnicube

Question 5

Three (3) types of BALANCE in the study of composition.

Answer 5

Symmetrical balance, Unsymmetrical balance, and gravitational balance

Question 6

Le corbusier began his study and published the “_______” , a harmonious measure to the human scale universally applicable to Architecture and Mechanics.

Answer 6

Modulor

Question 7

Plywood size is __x8

Answer 7

4

Question 8

Plywood size is

Answer 8

Accented and Unaccented

Question 9

A centralized and highly concentrated form. Generated, self-centering and normally stable in its environment.

Answer 9

Sphere

Question 10

Centralized about the axis defined by the centers of its two circular faces. A stable form, if it rests on one of its circular faces; it becomes unstable when its central axis is inclined.

Answer 10

Cylinder

Question 11

Generated by rotating an equilateral triangle about its vertical axis. Stable when resting on its circular base, and unstable when its vertical axis is tipped or overturned.

Answer 11

Cone

Question 12

All of its surfaces are flat planes, however, it can rest in an unstable manner on any of its faces. It is hard and angular.

Answer 12

Pyramid

Question 13

Prismatic form that has six square faces of equal size, and twelve edges of equal length.

Answer 13

Cube

Question 14

The common size of plywood is __________ so that the spacing of wood nailers fits into the size.

Answer 14

1.20mx2.40m

Question 15

is a formula discovered by the author based on the Golden Section.

Answer 15

Furnicube

Question 16

In obtaining food, shelter, clothing and security, civilized man must have commerce, government and religion

Answer 16

Desire for Preservation

Question 17

A desire for prestige, pride and ambition, social status, physical supremacy, intellectual attainment, personal or civic, result in the struggle for position–palaces, skyscrapers, or communities

Answer 17

Desire for Recognition

Question 18

A man’s wish for love, friendship and sociability–banquet halls, ballrooms, living room

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Desire for Response

Question 19

The urge of man to assert himself as an individual. To do things in his own particular way. This is responsible for aesthetic expression; for architecture in its highest form, which result in building of theatres, museums, etc. To show that he is the best in sports or recreation, encouraged the building of stadia, bowling alleys, gymnasiums, etc.

Answer 19

Desire for Self expression

Question 20

Hollow block standard size is _________.

Answer 20

0.10 x 0.20 x 0.40m

Question 21

Le Corbusier’s ____ is based on his measuring tool, the Modulor, or both mathematics and the proportions of the human body.

Answer 21

Modulor

Question 22

Use of the building

Answer 22

Function

Question 23

Influence of traditional types

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Association

Question 24

The human quality or emotional appeal

Answer 24

Personality

Question 25

Introverted figure that is normally stable and self-centering in its environment

Answer 25

Circle

Question 26

Signifies stability when resting on one of its sides. When tipped to stand on one of its vertices, it can either be balanced in a precarious state of equilibrium or be unstable and tend to fall over onto one of its sides

Answer 26

Triangle

Question 27

Represents the pure and the national. It is a static and neutral figure having no preferred direction.

Answer 27

Square

Question 28

Movement of the eye across a painting from spot to spot of similar color

Answer 28

Rhytmic use of color

Question 29

Repetition of a similar type of line in a piece of sculpture

Answer 29

Rhytmic use of line

Question 30

The movement of dancers

Answer 30

Rhytmic use of motion

Question 31

Continuity of a series of arches forming an arcade

Answer 31

Rhytmic use of direction

Question 32

The _____ defined geometrically as a line that is divided such that the lesser portion is to the greater as the greater is to be the whole.

Answer 32

Golden Section

Question 33

The standard Tatami floor mat is __ x 6 shaku or 1/2 x 1 ken.

Answer 33

3

Question 34

A line established by two points in space, about which forms and spaces can be arranged in a regular or irregular manner. It is terminated at both ends by a significant form or space.

Answer 34

Axis

Question 35

Refers to a line, plane or volume to which other elements in a composition relate.

Answer 35

Datum

Question 36

Any movement characterized by a patterned recurrence of elements or motifs at regular or irregular intervals.

Answer 36

Rhythm

Question 37

An object, activity, or idea used in place of another to suggest a likeness between them.

Answer 37

Metaphor

Question 38

An object, activity, or idea used in place of another to suggest a likeness between them.

Answer 38

Analogy

Question 39

The creation and organization of formal elements in a work of art.

Answer 39

Design

Question 40

Critical judgement, discernment, or appreciation of what is fitting, harmonious or beautiful prevailing in a culture or personal to an individual.

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Taste

Question 41

A mark or figure has a conventional meaning and is used in place of a word or phrase to express a complex notion.

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Sign

Question 42

Something that stands for or represents something else by association, resemblance, or convention deriving its meaning chiefly from the structure in which it appears.

Answer 42

Symbol

Question 43

A method or manner of jointing that makes the united parts clear, distinct, and precise in relation to each other.

Answer 43

Articulation

Question 44

The conscientious use of skill, craft and creative imagination in the production of what is beautiful, appealing or of more than ordinary significance.

Answer 44

Art

Question 45

A concept for the form, structure and features of building and other construction, represented graphically by diagrams, plans or other drawings.

Answer 45

Scheme

Question 46

The physical volume or built of a solid body.

Answer 46

Mass

Question 47

Our perception of shape can be distorted by perspective foreshortening. As such is the case, we can see the true shape of a plane only when we view it _________.

Answer 47

At the front

Question 48

Polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular faces meeting at a common point.

Answer 48

Pyramid

Question 49

The direction of form relative to the ground plane, the compass points, other forms or the person viewing the form.

Answer 49

Orientation

Question 50

The degree of concentration and stability of a form. It is dependent on its geometry as well as its orientation relative to the ground plane, the pull of gravity and our line of sight.

Answer 50

Visual Inertia

Question 51

The first noted urban planner to introduced the grid system.

Answer 51

Hippodamus

Question 52

“Form follows function- that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union”

Answer 52

Frank Lloyd Wright

Question 53

A circular scale of the colours of the spectrum, showing complementary colours opposite each other.

Answer 53

Color wheel

Question 54

A colour produced by combining lights of red, green and blue wavelengths.

Answer 54

Additive colors

Question 55

Having or exhibiting a variety of colors

Answer 55

Polychromatic

Question 56

What type of urban form is most frequently found in cities described as a large circle with radial corridors of intense development emanating from the centre?

Answer 56

Radiocentric