ARC 308 Test 3 Questions with All
Correct Answers
In the two lectures on "Humanism" that term was defined with four qualifiers. Which of
the following is NOT one of those? - Answer- Humanism emphasizes mankind's role as
an organic part of the larger natural world
In the lecture on "Humanism at a Personal Scale" Paimio Sanatorium by Alvar Aalto
was noted for: - Answer- Being designed for a horizontal person rather than a vertical
person with special attention to ceilings and indirect lighting
In the lecture on "Architectural Determinism" the term "accommodated use" was used to
describe: - Answer- Those uses which are possible, but probably not predictable - like
using a coffin for a planter box or a dorm bathroom for a party space
In the lecture on "Meaning" the temples of Khajuraho were used as an example of -
Answer- literal direct communication
In the second lecture on "Humanism" downtown Austin was used as an example of
several of the eight elements that contribute to the making of a humanistic city. Which of
the following was NOT an observation made in this regard? - Answer- Mixed-use
environments that combine residential, office, retail and entertainment functions in close
proximity contribute inevitable to a more "personal/human scale"
In the first lecture on "Humanism" six characteristics of humanist buildings were applied
to Shaker buildings and furniture and the work of California designer Gustave Stickley.
Which of the following is NOT one of those characteristics? - Answer- austerity
In the lecture on "Architectural Determinism" we talked about "conforming uses"
"implied uses" and "accommodated uses." Which of the following best matches one of
those terms and an example used to illustrate it? - Answer- An implied use for a coffin
might be to scare people in a horror movie
In the lecture on "Architectural Determinism" which of the following was NOT noted as a
characteristic of La Tourette Monastery? - Answer- Its dining hall was the one space
where social contact was emphasized over individual meditation. It stimulated
conservation and relaxation through its use of color and light
or
Its chapel was particularly austere with a notable absence of light and color
, Which of the following best describes the two communities, Byker and Tapiola,
described in the lecture on "Humanism at the Scale of
Neighborhoods/Communities/Bureaucracies"? - Answer- Byker is a working class
community dominated by public housing. Tapiola was built intentionally with a wide
range of economic capabilities among residents
Which of the following buildings was noted in the lecture on "Meaning in Architecture"
as an example of a building which is almost pure meaning; there is actually very little
interior or functional requirement? - Answer- Hindu temples at Khajuraho
In the lecture on "Architectural Determinism" Baker House at MIT was noted for all but
one of the following traits. Which is NOT a point made in that lecture? - Answer- The
dormitory emphasizes a single deterministic experience for all students including
identical rooms and amenities in all parts of the building
In the second lecture on "Humanism" we looked at Kresge College at the University of
Santa Cruz. Which of the following best describes this example? - Answer- It is
organized around a meandering pedestrian street that twists and turns to dodge mature
trees on the site
or
It was built on a spectacular site, but was constructed cheaply of wood frame and
stucco
In the first lecture of this segment on "Architectural Determinism" three relationships
were outlined between use and physical environment. We discussed various examples
of each. Which of the following is the best match of a kind of use and an appropriate
example of its application? - Answer- Using a dormitory bathroom as a social center for
conversation is a good example of an implied use
In both of the lectures on humanism in this segment we discussed three qualities of
humanism that can be embedded in the physical environment. Which of the following is
not one of those qualities? - Answer- Humanism rejects spirituality, emotion, and
religion
In the lecture on "Humanism at a Personal Scale" we looked at Shaker architecture and
furniture and observed six characteristics that made them a good example of
Humanism. Which of the following is NOT one of those characteristics? - Answer-
Presence of elaborate ornament that represented symbolic and emotional content
In the lecture on "Humanism at the Scale of
Neighborhoods/Communities/Bureaucracies" which of the following was NOT attributed
to the Byker community in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in England? - Answer- Its rapid
Correct Answers
In the two lectures on "Humanism" that term was defined with four qualifiers. Which of
the following is NOT one of those? - Answer- Humanism emphasizes mankind's role as
an organic part of the larger natural world
In the lecture on "Humanism at a Personal Scale" Paimio Sanatorium by Alvar Aalto
was noted for: - Answer- Being designed for a horizontal person rather than a vertical
person with special attention to ceilings and indirect lighting
In the lecture on "Architectural Determinism" the term "accommodated use" was used to
describe: - Answer- Those uses which are possible, but probably not predictable - like
using a coffin for a planter box or a dorm bathroom for a party space
In the lecture on "Meaning" the temples of Khajuraho were used as an example of -
Answer- literal direct communication
In the second lecture on "Humanism" downtown Austin was used as an example of
several of the eight elements that contribute to the making of a humanistic city. Which of
the following was NOT an observation made in this regard? - Answer- Mixed-use
environments that combine residential, office, retail and entertainment functions in close
proximity contribute inevitable to a more "personal/human scale"
In the first lecture on "Humanism" six characteristics of humanist buildings were applied
to Shaker buildings and furniture and the work of California designer Gustave Stickley.
Which of the following is NOT one of those characteristics? - Answer- austerity
In the lecture on "Architectural Determinism" we talked about "conforming uses"
"implied uses" and "accommodated uses." Which of the following best matches one of
those terms and an example used to illustrate it? - Answer- An implied use for a coffin
might be to scare people in a horror movie
In the lecture on "Architectural Determinism" which of the following was NOT noted as a
characteristic of La Tourette Monastery? - Answer- Its dining hall was the one space
where social contact was emphasized over individual meditation. It stimulated
conservation and relaxation through its use of color and light
or
Its chapel was particularly austere with a notable absence of light and color
, Which of the following best describes the two communities, Byker and Tapiola,
described in the lecture on "Humanism at the Scale of
Neighborhoods/Communities/Bureaucracies"? - Answer- Byker is a working class
community dominated by public housing. Tapiola was built intentionally with a wide
range of economic capabilities among residents
Which of the following buildings was noted in the lecture on "Meaning in Architecture"
as an example of a building which is almost pure meaning; there is actually very little
interior or functional requirement? - Answer- Hindu temples at Khajuraho
In the lecture on "Architectural Determinism" Baker House at MIT was noted for all but
one of the following traits. Which is NOT a point made in that lecture? - Answer- The
dormitory emphasizes a single deterministic experience for all students including
identical rooms and amenities in all parts of the building
In the second lecture on "Humanism" we looked at Kresge College at the University of
Santa Cruz. Which of the following best describes this example? - Answer- It is
organized around a meandering pedestrian street that twists and turns to dodge mature
trees on the site
or
It was built on a spectacular site, but was constructed cheaply of wood frame and
stucco
In the first lecture of this segment on "Architectural Determinism" three relationships
were outlined between use and physical environment. We discussed various examples
of each. Which of the following is the best match of a kind of use and an appropriate
example of its application? - Answer- Using a dormitory bathroom as a social center for
conversation is a good example of an implied use
In both of the lectures on humanism in this segment we discussed three qualities of
humanism that can be embedded in the physical environment. Which of the following is
not one of those qualities? - Answer- Humanism rejects spirituality, emotion, and
religion
In the lecture on "Humanism at a Personal Scale" we looked at Shaker architecture and
furniture and observed six characteristics that made them a good example of
Humanism. Which of the following is NOT one of those characteristics? - Answer-
Presence of elaborate ornament that represented symbolic and emotional content
In the lecture on "Humanism at the Scale of
Neighborhoods/Communities/Bureaucracies" which of the following was NOT attributed
to the Byker community in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in England? - Answer- Its rapid
