Unit 1 Flashcards

(29 cards)

1
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Arch

A

Curved structure spans opening

Supports vertical load

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2
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Architect

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Trained in art and science do designing and constructing buildings

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3
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Balance

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Harmonious arrangement of proportionate parts

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4
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Bearing walls

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Solid wall

Provides support for each other and roof

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5
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Civil engineer

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Engineer trained in the design and construction of public works
Bridges, dams

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6
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Color

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Appearance of objects and light sources

Hue, lightness, saturation

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7
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Contrast

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Principle associated with change made in size, shape, color, tone

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8
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Design Principles

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Rules describe how to designers might put together design elements

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9
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Dome

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Arrangement of several arches
Bases form circle
Tops meet in center

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10
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Element of design

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Basic visual component of designed objects

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11
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Emphasis

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Focus on one element

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12
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Façade

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Exterior face of building

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13
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Form

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Shape/structure something distinguished from its substance

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14
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Keystone

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Wedge shaped stone placed in crown of arch

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15
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Line

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Edge of shape

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16
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Lintel

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Beam supports weight above door or window

17
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Movement

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Effect of motion shown by design

18
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Pattern

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Having characteristic arrangement

Considered a unit

19
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Post and lintel construction

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Utilizes framework of vertical posts and horizontal beams

20
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Repetition

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Repeated elements through put design

21
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Rhythm

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Movement characterized by pattern repetition

22
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Shape

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2D contour Shown area or object

23
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Space

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Dimensions of height, depth, and width

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Texture

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Feel/consistency of object

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Unity
Being combine as one | Harmonious whole
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Value
Lightness/darkness
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Vernacular Architecture
Relevant to culture and climate using local material
28
Voussoir
Wedge shapes units in masonry arch
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Aesthetics
The quality of an object that deals with art, beauty, and taste