Built-environment

What is a domestic building designed for?

• Commercial activities

• Single households to live in

• Governmental functions

• Religious activities

Answer explanation

A domestic building is designed for single households to live in, making the correct answer choice 'Single households to live in'.

Which type of domestic building shares a single party wall with one other property?

• Bungalow

• Semi-detached

• Terrace

• Chalet

Answer explanation

A semi-detached domestic building shares a single party wall with one other property, making it the correct choice in this scenario.

What is a low-rise building classified as in terms of storeys?

• 1–3 storeys

• 4–8 storeys

• 8 or more storeys

• Having over 40 storeys

Answer explanation

A low-rise building is classified as 1–3 storeys. This means it typically has between 1 to 3 floors or levels.

What is a public building?

• A building for private residential use

• A building designed for manufacturing

• A building that belongs to and is funded by the government

• A building used exclusively for religious worship

Answer explanation

A public building is one that belongs to and is funded by the government, making it accessible to the general public for various services or activities.

Which of the following is not an example of a traditional public building?

• Libraries

• Police stations

• Railway stations

• Workmen's institutes

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Railway stations as they are not considered traditional public buildings like Libraries, Police stations, and Workmen's institutes.

What was a common characteristic of traditional buildings built before 1919 in Wales?

• They were built with lightweight materials for easy transportation.

• They were constructed using locally sourced stone, slate, bricks, or timber.

• They featured large glass facades and open-plan spaces.

• They were primarily built with imported materials.

Answer explanation

Traditional buildings built before 1919 in Wales were constructed using locally sourced stone, slate, bricks, or timber, making this the common characteristic.

Why are many traditional buildings in Wales listed?

• Because they have no historical or cultural importance.

• Because they are made with modern construction materials.

• Because they have a historical and cultural importance to the community.

• Because they are all built after 1919.

Answer explanation

Many traditional buildings in Wales are listed because they have a historical and cultural importance to the community.

What has allowed buildings in Wales to have larger open-plan spaces and taller buildings with large glass facades since the mid-20th century?

• The use of traditional construction methods.

• The introduction of new materials and technology in construction.

• The decrease in the cost of transportation for building materials.

• The use of local materials only.

Answer explanation

The introduction of new materials and technology in construction has allowed buildings in Wales to have larger open-plan spaces and taller buildings with large glass facades since the mid-20th century.

What factor contributed to the use of local materials for walls in traditional Welsh construction?

• The abundance of imported materials.

• The low cost of transportation.

• The high transportation costs.

• The preference for modern aesthetics.

What is a significant change in the design and construction of post-mid-20th-century public buildings in Wales?

• They tend to be more ornate with a focus on aesthetics.

• They are often funded by wealthy benefactors.

• They are less ornate and focus more on function over aesthetics.

• They use grand facades and expensive materials as a status symbol.