ArchDes Quiz 5

Which of the following is a mid-rise office building, based on the National Building Code?

• 5 floors

• 10 floors

• 17 floors

• 35 floors

• Both 10 & 17 Floors

Which would most likely require the largest floor plate?

• Trading Hall

• Research and Development Offices

• Medical Office Building

• BPO Office Building

• Mixed office & Hotel Building

This is where most of the mechanical, electrical, elevator, and other service functions are located in an office building

• The Core

• The Shell

• The Floorplate

• The First Several Floors

• The Lease Span

Which core location allows for the simplest area division of the floorplate?

• Central Location

• Side Location

• Multiple Location

• No Core At All

• Either A or C

Which core location will likely result in long access corridors?

• Central Location

• Side Location

• Multiple Location

• No Core At All

• Either A or C

If the developer requires that all office spaces be naturally lit, what will be the effect on the floorplate?

• It will become Bigger

• It will become smaller

• The floor plate will stay the same size regardless

What is a common lease span in office buildings?

• 3-5 m

• 5-8 m

• 10-14 m

• 16-24 m

• 25 or more meters

What is a common floor to floor height for office buildings?

• 2.4 m

• 3.2 m

• 5.0 m

• 6.0 m

• 7.5 m

How many elevators would most likely be provided for an office building with 30,000 sqm. of leasable area spread across 28 floors?

• 2 passenger + 1 Service

• 3 passenger + 3 Service

• 7 passenger + 2 Service

• 12 passenger + 9 Service

• 20 passenger + 1 Service

If the total leasable area of an office building is 30,000 sqm. and it has 28 floors, what is likely the total gross floor area (includes non-leasable spaces)?

• 35,000 sqm

• 45,000 sqm

• 50,000 sqm

• 55,000 sqm

• 60,000 sqm