Building Massing Quiz

What is the main learning outcome of the course?

• Analyse site survey database information

• Construct the 3D model based on site survey data

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What are some tools that can be used for graphical implementation?

• Cooking utensils

• Hammer and nails

• BIM authoring tools

• Pencil and paper

What does topography study help in minimizing?

• All of the above

• Impact

• Risk

• Construction cost

What is the purpose of building massing in the early conceptual energy analyzing stage?

• To test different massing options

• To play music

• To decide on the overall shape and size of the building

• To cook food

What is the preliminary phase of architectural and urban design processes called?

• Site Survey

• Site Analysis

• Building Orientation

• Building Massing

Which of the following is a graphical tool for site analysis?

• Paintbrush

• Screwdriver

• Sun Path Diagram

• Fork

What does building orientation measure?

• The height of the building

• The number of windows in a building

• The color of the building

• The compass direction the building faces

What is the key factor for passive design in the building orientation stage?

• The type of furniture in the building

• The azimuth angle of a surface relative to true north

• The material used for construction

• The number of floors in the building

What does successful massing aim to do?

• None of the above

• Maximize energy loads

• Minimize energy loads and maximize free energy from the sun and wind

• Minimize free energy from the sun and wind

Which method can be used to study intricate and obstructed sites in high and dense urban settings?

• Sundial

• Radiation Square

• Wind Rose

• Volumetric Site Analysis