AC1.1 The Sector - Buildings

Identify different industries that are part of the construction industry.

• Industries in construction (e.g., architecture, civil engineering, building services, surveying, project management, etc.)

• Industries in agriculture (e.g., crop production, animal husbandry, forestry, etc.)

• Industries in information technology (e.g., software development, cybersecurity, data analysis, etc.)

• Industries in healthcare (e.g., nursing, pharmaceuticals, medical research, etc.)

List different types of buildings.

• Residential buildings, non-residential buildings, bridges, roads, commercial buildings, industrial buildings, etc.

• Only residential buildings and schools.

• Only bridges and tunnels.

• Only commercial buildings and parks.

Name the different types of residential buildings. (Refer to the images provided at the bottom of the worksheet.)

• Detached house, semi-detached house, terraced house, apartment/flat, etc.

• Office buildings, shopping malls, factories, warehouses.

• Hospitals, clinics, laboratories, pharmacies.

• Schools, colleges, universities, libraries.

Describe the main characteristics of the below residential buildings.

• They are high-rise apartment buildings with multiple floors and balconies.

• They are single-story detached houses with large gardens.

• They are traditional wooden cottages with sloped roofs.

• They are underground homes with minimal above-ground structure.

A residential building should have which of the following main features?

• Shops and offices

• Living spaces, kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms

• Factories and warehouses

• Parking lots only

A house is an example of which type of building?

• Residential

• Non-residential

Label the typical components of a building. (Refer to the diagram of the house with arrows pointing to different parts.)

• Roof, wall, door, window

• Tree, car, road, sky

• Table, chair, lamp, sofa

• River, mountain, cloud, sun

The components of a building serve which of the following functions?

• Provide structural support, shelter, and utility services

• Only enhance the appearance of the building

• Serve as decorative elements only

• Are used solely for ventilation

Complete the Lesson Question. Demonstrate your understanding of buildings, their features and characteristics.

• Buildings have features such as walls, roofs, and doors.

• Buildings are only made of glass.

• Buildings do not have any features.

• Buildings are only found in cities.