Site Planning

Territoriality

It is the concept of personal space

Land Breeze

The local wind system characterized by a flow from land to water late at night

The streets, transit routes, pedestrian walks are referred to as the nerves.

In the body of urban form, which of the following is not true?

Walkability

Qualities of good urban space

Physical Capital

Infrastructure assets such as buildings, machines, roads, power plants, and ports are all parts of the:

Placemaking

It creates places for people with meaning and identity

Extract the measurements from the maps taken from DENR-NAMRIA

An architect wants to know the exact measurements and the topographical characteristics of a 2.5-hectare site in Tagaytay. What is his best action for his client who has budget constraints?

Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)

Which does not belong to the group?

Construction Plans

Which is least likely to be a part of a systematic study of urban morphology?

Brown

Which of the following colors is used for the contour lines in Topographic Maps?

Increase

In the principle of New Urbanism, it is best to _____________ the density of a place to enable a more efficient use of services.

Veins

In the body of urban form the streets, transit routes, pedestrian walks are referred to as the:

Urban form

The visible variety form of the built-up areas which is sometimes equated with townscape.

East

In Manila City, floor-ceiling picture windows are best to be located on which side of the building?

Personal Reconnaissance Notes, Sketches and Photos

A survey is a checklist of information or data pertaining to a site. Which of the following is the first step when conducting a survey?

Contours

Are semaslowinfrts of imaginary lines that connect all points of some arbitrary equal elevation on the ground

Physical, Physiological, Psychological

In design, we usually consider 3 human factors:

Preparation of Housing Plans

In the process of documenting the city, which one is not required

Abraham Maslow

He articulated human’s Hierarchy of Needs.

Landscape

Help define the character and beauty of a city and create soft, contrasting spaces and elements.

Variety

It affects the range of uses available to people

Soil

Bearing capacity, stability, erodibility, and fertility are attributes of:

Landforms

What is not a climatic factor influencing human comfort?

Site Planning

The art of arranging structures on the land and shaping the spaces between.

Squares

It is an area framed by buildings and designed to exhibit its buildings to the greatest advantage.

Heritage

This is part of one of the core elements of urban design that provides a second important source of character

Grading

It involves the remodeling of existing landform to facilitate the functions and circulation of the site.

Strong Policies

One way to strengthen the image of a city is through

Survey

A checklist of information or data pertaining to a site:

By its form and function

Two ways to categorize squares or plazas are

Storm Surge

The result from high winds forcing water ashore above normal tide levels

Personalization

It affects the extent to which people can put their own stamp on the place

Cul-de-Sac

A street open only to one end with provision for a practical turnaround at the other.

Grid

What is the most practical street layout

All of the Choices

Genius Loci refers to a

Local Character

Good Urban Design Supports

Tropical

Torrential rainfall, high temperature, storm winds/typhoons are common climatic conditions in this region.

Summit

In developing the site for a retreat center, the sanctuary is usually best placed at the ____________ of the site.

Sense of Place

Well-designed buildings and groups of buildings work together to create

Permeability

It affects where people cannot go

Physical, Physiological, and Psychological

What are the 3 human factors that we need to consider in design?

Meandering

Best path radial mountain

Plaza

It is an open public space that is typically found in urban areas. It is designed for social gatherings, events, and activities, often serving as a focal point within a city or town.

Attract investors or drainage is easier

Misconception about sloped terrains

South

Best direction to get wind and avoid sun

Square

Rectangle

Circle

Basic city shapes:

Grid

Best city layout

Street

Area shaped by buildings to enhance beauty

New urbanism

Density

Louvered roof slope openings

How to change the wind flow?

All of the choices

How to lessen the wind flow?

Major road

Autobahns is an example of what?

Grading

Changing the surroundings, not landscaping

Meander

Which of the following street patterns is ideal for a mountainous site?

Radial

uses roads to connect the center and outskirts

Grid Iron

divided into squares or rectangle blocks

The practice of building along contours will increase construction costs.

Which of the following statements is not true about rolling terrains?

Personal reconnaissance notes, sketches, and photos

A survey is a checklist of information or data pertaining to a site. Which of the following is the first step when conducting a survey?

Boulevard

Which is not considered a Major Road?

Autobahns

federal controlled-access highway system

Expressway

high-speed divided highway

Freeways

controlled-access highway

Cul-de-sac

A street opens only to one end with provision for a practical turnaround at the other

Collector Street

Low-moderate capacity road

Local Street

used to gain access to the property bordering it

Avenue

broad road/wide street

Latitude

What is not a climatic factor directly influencing human comfort?

Summit

In developing the site for a retreat center, the sanctuary is usually best placed at the ____ of the site

Grading

It involves the remodeling of existing landform to facilitate the functions and circulation of the site.

Site Planning

art of arranging structures on the land and shaping spaces between them

Psychological, Physical, Physiological

In design, we usually consider 3 human factors:

Brown

Which of the following colors is used for contour lines in Topographic Maps:

Survey

A checklist of information or data pertaining to a site:

Soil

Bearing capacity, stability, erodibility, and fertility are attributes of:

Site Planning

The art of arranging structures on the land and shaping the spaces between

Contours

Are sets of imaginary lines that connect all points of some arbitrary equal elevation on the ground.

A decrease

Generally speaking, ________ in humidity affects an increase in body comfort.

Abraham Maslow

He articulated human's Hierarchy of Needs.

Kevin Lynch

He wrote Image of the City

Edward T. Hall

He is remembered for developing the concept of proxemics

Roof Shape

Which has the least effect over the amount of sunlight entering indoors?

Land breeze

The local wind system is characterized by a flow from land to water late at night.

Maximizing sun exposure indoors

Which passive way helps reduce growth of fungi and milder?

Territoriality

It is the concept of personal space

Hire a Geodetic Engineer to measure the site

An architect wants to know the exact measurement and the topographical characteristics of a 2.5 hectare site in Tagaytay. What is his best action?

East

In Manila City, floor-ceiling picture windows are best to be located on which side of the building?

Storm surge

The result from high winds forcing water ashore above normal tide level

Climate Change Commision

Which does not belong to the group?

Soil Fertility

Which does not belong to the group?

Spirit of a place

Genius loci refers to a

Widening of roads to lessen traffic in a neighborhood

The principle of New Urbanism promotes the following, except

Urban form

The visible form of the built-up areas which is sometimes equated with "townscape"

Urban Design Protocol

Describes the design of the buildings, places, spaces, and networks that make up our towns and cities, and the ways people use them

Landmark

It creates places for people with meaning and identity

Walkability

Qualities of good urban space

Construction plans

Which is least likely to be a part of a systematic study of urban morphology?

Physical Capital

Infrastructure assets such as buildings, machines, roads, power plants, and ports are all parts of the

Local Character

Good urban design supports

By its form and function

Two ways to categorize squares or plazas are:

Permeability

It affects where people can or cannot go