Schematic Design Architectural Elements Quiz

What is a floor plan?

• A. A drawing of the building's exterior

• B. A drawing showing the arrangement of spaces within a building

• C. A 3D model of the building

• D. A drawing of the building's elevation

Which of the following is an example of a vertical circulation element?

• A. Stairs

• B. Windows

• C. Roof

• D. Walls

What is the purpose of a site analysis in schematic design?

• A. To determine the building's construction cost

• B. To analyze the natural and man-made features of a site

• C. To choose interior furnishings

• D. To design the building's facade

What is the primary purpose of a building section in schematic design?

• A. To show the building's site plan

• B. To demonstrate the building's materials and finishes

• C. To provide a view of the building cut along a vertical plane

• D. To illustrate the building's elevations

What is an elevation in architecture?

• A. A horizontal view of a building

• B. A view of a building cut along a vertical plane

• C. A drawing showing the layout of rooms

• D. A view of the building from above

What does a scale represent in architectural drawings?

• A. The size of the building

• B. The proportion between the drawing and the actual building

• C. The colors used in the design

• D. The placement of windows

What is a roof plan in architectural design?

• A. A drawing showing the building's layout on the ground

• B. A plan view of the building's roof structure

• C. A drawing showing the building's elevations

• D. A 3D model of the building

What is the purpose of a site plan in schematic design?

• A. To show the building's interior layout

• B. To illustrate the building's roof structure

• C. To demonstrate the building's landscape design

• D. To provide a view of the building's section

What does a floor plan typically include?

• A. A view of the building's roof

• B. The arrangement of spaces and rooms on a single level

• C. The building's structural details

• D. The building's mechanical systems

What is the function of a building envelope in architecture?

• A. To enclose and protect the building's interior from the external environment

• B. To provide structural support for the building

• C. To house mechanical equipment

• D. To create vertical circulation within the building