Theory of Architecture

Question 0

The invisible structure which relates the various units to each other.

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Plans

Question 1

The art of designing and constructing buildings, adapted to their purposes by satisfying function, economy structural and beauty or aesthetics.

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Architecture

Question 2

The visible structure which encloses the plans and is composed of: a. Form b. Surface

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Building

Question 3

Has MASS, DIRECTION, SHAPE

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Form

Question 4

Has AREA, TEXTURE, COLOR, TONE

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Surface

Question 5

Volume or evidence of third dimension.

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Mass

Question 6

Vertical or horizontal axis of the mass.

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Direction

Question 7

Geometric qualities. Refers to the characteristic outline of a plane figure or the surface configuration of a volumetric form.

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Shape

Question 8

Surface with two dimensions as the facade of the building.

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Area

Question 9

Surface treatment identified with materials, rough or smooth, etc.

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Texture

Question 10

Light and shade caused by opening projections, etc.

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Tone

Question 11

Inherent or applied colors by spectrum hues.

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Color

Question 12

The measurement and study of the size and proportions of the human body.

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Anthropometrics

Question 13

The applied science that is concerned about systems in order that people and things will interact effectively and safely.

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Ergonomics

Question 14

The sensory experience of bodily position, presence or movement. Visual, auditory, taste, haptic, olfactory.

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Kinesthesis

Question 15

The study of the symbolic and communicative role of the spatial separation individuals maintain in various social and interpersonal situations. (Intimate, Personal, Social and Public)

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Proxemics

Question 16

Another name for COLOR

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Hue

Question 17

Intensity or saturation of color.

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Chroma

Question 18

The lightness or darkness of a color.

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Value

Question 19

Color plus white.

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Tint

Question 20

Color plus grey.

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Tone

Question 21

Color plus Black.

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Shade

Question 22

is a combination of colors that harmonize with each other.

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Color Scheme

Question 23

Using one color throughout, utilizing that colors various tints, tones and shades.

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Monochromatic

Question 24

Using two colors (hues) that are opposites such as red and green or violet and yellow.

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Complimentary

Question 25

Using three colors (hues) that are neighboring each other on the color wheel.

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Analogous

Question 26

Using three colors that are equal distance apart on the color wheel, such as red, yellow and blue.

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Triadic

Question 27

- Centralized - Linear - Radial - Clustered - Grid

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SPACE ORGANIZATION

Question 28

is a stable, concentrated composition that consists of a number of secondary spaces grouped around a large dominant central space.

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Centralized Organization

Question 29

consist of series of spaces, may or may not be directly related to one another, may or may not be alike in form and function.

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Linear Organization

Question 30

this combines the elements of both centralized and linear organizations with a dominant central space from which linear organizations extend in a radial manner.

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Radial Organization

Question 31

it uses proximity to relate its spaces to one another. It often consist often of repetitive, cellular spaces that have similar functions, and share a common visual trait-shape or orientation.

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Clustered Organizations

Question 32

consists of form and spaces whose position in space and relationships with one another are regulated by a three-dimensional grid pattern or field. It is established by a regular pattern of points that define the intersections of two sets of parallel lines.

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Grid Organization

Question 33

Represents a fundamental construct in architectural design pertaining to the representation of spatial arrangements. Through the materialization if basic geometric identities - points, lines, planes and volumes.

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Enclosure

Question 34

DIMENSION, PROPORTION, SCALE

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PROPERTIES OF ENCLOSURE

Question 35

POINT, LINE, PLANE, VOLUME

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ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

Question 36

SHAPE, SIZE, COLOR, TEXTURE, POSITION, ORIENTATION, VISUAL INERTIA

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PROPERTIES of FORM

Question 37

DIMENSIONAL, SUBTRACTIVE, ADDITIVE

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FORM Transformation

Question 38

human qualities are associated with non-human entities/events. Qualities such as form, values and emotions.

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Anthropomorphism

Question 39

marks a position in space. It has no length, width or depth, and is therefore static, centralized, and directionless.

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Point

Question 40

A point extended. Has lenghth, but no width or depth. The path of a point in motion, is capable of visually expressing direction, movement and growth.

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Line

Question 41

A line extended on a direction. Has length and width, but no depth. The primary identifying characteristic is SHAPE.

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Plane

Question 42

A plane extended in a direction other than its intrinsic direction. I has three dimensions: length, width and depth. Its primary identifying characteristic is FORM.

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Volume

Question 43

SIZE, COLOR, TEXTURE

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VISUAL PROPERTIES of FORM

Question 44

POSITION, ORIENTATION, VISUAL INERTIA

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PROPERTIES of FORM

Question 45

- Space within a space - Interlocking spaces - Adjacent spaces - Spaces linked by a common space

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SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Question 46

a line established by two points in space, about which forms and spaces can be arranged in a symmetrical or balanced manner.

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Axis

Question 47

The balanced distribution and arrangement of equivalent forms and spaces on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane or about a center or axis.

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Symmetry

Question 48

The articulation of the importance or significance of a form or space by its size, shape or placement relative to the other forms and spaces of the organization.

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Hierarchy

Question 49

A unifying movement characterized by a patterned repetition or alternation of formal elements or motifs in the same or a modified form.

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Rhythm

Question 50

A line, plane or volume that, by its continuity and regularity, serves to gather, measure and organize a pattern of forms and spaces.

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Datum

Question 51

The principle that an architectural concept, structure, or organization can be altered through a series of discrete manipulations and permutations in response to a specific context or set of conditions without a loss of identity or concept.

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Transformation

Question 52

- Approach - Entrance - Configuration of Path - Path-Space relationship - Form of the circulation space

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ELEMENTS of CIRCULATION