ARC 308 Quiz #2 Multiple Choice Questions and Correct Answers the Latest Update
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In the first lecture of this segment on "buildings and Land," we discussed Monte
Alban in Oaxaca, Mexico in terms of its site and the structures on it. Which of
the following best describes an observation that was made in that discussion?
The buildings extend the drama of the hilltop site, in...
ARC 308 Quiz #2 Multiple Choice
Questions and Correct Answers the
Latest Update
In the first lecture of this segment on "buildings and Land," we discussed Monte
Alban in Oaxaca, Mexico in terms of its site and the structures on it. Which of
the following best describes an observation that was made in that discussion?
✓ The buildings extend the drama of the hilltop site, in some ways even resembling the
shapes in the surrounding landscape
in the lecture on "geography/topography/ecology" we discussed the term
"impervious cover." Which of the following is an accurate statement about that
term?
✓ Flooding problems in the area we discussed in southeast Houston were caused, in
part, by the area having too much impervious cover.
In the lecture on "climate/energy" which of the following was not noted as a
building characteristic responsive to climate in Cameron Offices in Australia?
✓ Deep beams across courtyards channel cool breezes into the building
In the lecture "buildings and land" which of the following observations was made
in comparing Taliesin West to Fallingwater?
✓ Though they were designed by the same architect, they have very different visual
character because of the very different landscapes and regions they were built.
In the chapter on "necessity" in Thermal Delight, Ms. Heschong makes the point
that organisms, both plants and animals, have various mechanisms for coping
with thermal change. Which of the following is not a point she makes in that
regard.
✓ Cold-blooded animals are at a thermal disadvantage to plants because they must just
endure thermal conditions or perish.
In the chapter on "necessity" Ms. Heschong notes that "of all creatures, human
beings have the greatest variety of thermal strategies available to them." Which
of the following is not one such strategy she notes?
✓ Our naked skin functions perfectly in hot, humid tropics as well as in most other
climates, meaning that traditional clothing could develop more for ornament that for
thermal function.
In her chapter on "affection" in Thermal Delight, Ms. Heschong talks about
"strong thermal associations" of certain architectural forms. Which of the
following is not an accurate match between an architectural form and a thermal
association it ties with.
✓ The gazebo, inglenook and porch swing are generally absent of any decoration, even
in Victorian buildings. This is because they were seen as functional, utilitarian objects
In her chapter on "Delight" Ms. Heschong notes a propensity of various cultures
to enjoy thermal extremes. Which of the following is not one of the comments
she makes about these practices?
✓ Australians over-heat and over-air condition their homes as a response to the very
uniform climate they live in.
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