Topic 4

Question 1

A physical separator between the exterior and the interior of the building and fenestration system.

Answer 1

Building Envelope

Question 2

Is comprise of the occupants, furnishings, building materials, lighting, machinery, equipment, and the HVAC.

Answer 2

Internal Environment

Question 3

This includes the walls, roofs, slabs on grade, basement walls, and opaque doors.

Answer 3

Opaque Components

Question 4

This includes the windows, skylights, ventilators, and doors that are no more than one-half glazed.

Answer 4

Fenestration Systems

Question 5

A function of building envelope that ensures strength and rigidity.

Answer 5

Support

Question 6

A function of building envelope to control the exchange of water, air, condensation and heat between the interior and exterior building.

Answer 6

Control

Question 7

A function of building envelope that is for aesthetic purposes.

Answer 7

Finish

Question 8

The components of building envelope that comprise the foundation, wall assembly, roofing systems, glazing, doors, and any other penetrations.

Answer 8

Physical Components

Question 9

The structural component that transmits the loads from the building to the underlying substrate.

Answer 9

Foundation

Question 10

The foundation must also be designed to control the transfer of _________ and __________ into the interior space.

Answer 10

moisture, thermal energy

Question 11

Consists of a system of components that fulfill the support, control, and finish the function of the building envelope.

Answer 11

Wall Assembly

Question 12

It keeps the weather out of a house. On the outside, it consists of shingles.

Answer 12

Roof System

Question 13

Refers to the panels in windows, doors, and skylights.

Answer 13

Glazing

Question 14

Tend to be the biggest holes in the envelope.

Answer 14

Doors

Question 15

A line established by two separate points in space. Defines the points at which shape and spaces can be set in an asymmetrical and a balanced way.

Answer 15

Axis

Question 16

A line established by two separate points in space. Defines the points at which shape and spaces can be set in an asymmetrical and a balanced way.

Answer 16

Axis

Question 17

The balanced division and collection of all equivalent forms and spaces on also sides of the separating plane or regarding its center axis.

Answer 17

Symmetry

Question 18

Articulates the importance and significance of a shape or space by the assist of its size shape as well as placement

Answer 18

Hierarchy

Question 19

A unifying movement that is characterized by a patterned repetition it an alteration of the formal elements.

Answer 19

Rhythm

Question 20

Defines a line plane or volume that serves together, measure, as well as organize a pattern of form and spaces.

Answer 20

Datum

Question 21

The principal of retaining an architectural design idea or association and strengthening as well as building it through a sequence of discrete transformation.

Answer 21

Transformation

Question 22

An interior wall or partition used to subdivide one space from one another or from the common spaces

Answer 22

Demising Wall

Question 23

Connecting the top of an exterior wall to a projecting eave.

Answer 23

Soffit

Question 24

When the overall R - value is lower than the insulation’s R - value.

Answer 24

Thermal bridging

Question 25

The transfer of heat by direct contact of particles of matter within a material or materials in physical contact.

Answer 25

Conduction

Question 26

The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid.

Answer 26

Convection

Question 27

The movement of energy/heat through space without relying on conduction through the air or by movement of air

Answer 27

Radiation

Question 28

High thermal resistance equals to ______.

Answer 28

High R - value

Question 29

High resistance equals to low ________ and high ________.

Answer 29

emissivity, reflectance

Question 30

These materials resist conduction and can be either inorganic or organic

Answer 30

Fibrous or cellular products

Question 31

These materials blocks radiation heat transfer and must face airspace to be effective.

Answer 31

Metallic