ARC 308 Final Exam Review Questions
and Answers
3 Reasons for Learning about Architecture - Answer-1. Familiarize
2. Increase awareness and experience
3. Become advocate/activist
3 most important aspects of architecture - Answer-1) Delight--> Form
2) Firmness--> Physical Consideration
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- Somethings settled, eternal about using specific geometry that gives the building prestige. EX: Library in
Stockholm, Guggenheim (NYC)
3. Makes Structural Sense
- efficient to use these forms. EX: U.S. pavilion
4. Iconic
- Our eye is drown to them. EX: Zollverein School of design
5. Intellectual Puzzle
- Interesting. Ex: Houses
4 Reasons Why We Focus on Nature - Answer✔✔-1. Natural materials: Buildings are made of natural
materials
2. Natural Forces: Forces of nature shape a building
3. Behavior: We move in fluid ways - function
4. Human shape: We are natural organisms so architecture should reflect that
Architects that focused on Form: (3) - Answer✔✔-1. Hugo Haering - Individual/nature is crucial/function
2. Mies van der Rohe - institutions/"less is more"
3. Albert Speer - leaders/classical periods of arch
Important Buildings with Form - Answer✔✔-1. Farm by Hugo
2. Barcelona Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe
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