arc of the centuries (bu)

plumbing

the system of pipes, valves, features, and other apparatus of a water supply. sewage. and stormwater system

cistern

a reservoir or tank, usually below ground, for storing or holding water

overhead tank

a reservoir or tank, usually above ground, for storing or holding water

sprinkler system

we introduced this fire suppression system for an architectural project

fire hose cabinet

in the fire suppression system, fhc means

riser

the main vertical pipe in a fire suppression system

an effective way of reusing water

graywater system is primarily

turbine pump

the appropriate pump for high-rise and skyscraper projects

jockey pump

the appropriate fire pump for low-rise and midrise projects

c.i.

the appropriate sanitary pipe material for high-rise and skyscraper projects

cast iron

what does c.i. means?

pvc

the widely used stormwater pipe material

polyvinyl chloride

what does pvc mean

standpipe

the fire suppression system is required for an architectural project that is not over 4-storey

wet type

the type of sprinkler system that is commonly used in the philippines

dry type

the type of sprinkler system commonly used in countries with winter climate

Wet type

The type of standpipe system that is commonly used in the philippines

hydro-electric

the electrical system employed by nicola tesla for his power plant in niagara falls, buffalo, ny

did tesla invent a renewable energy source for his niagara falls power plant

yes

powerhouse

the primary a/e space for electrical systems is if you are doing an architectural project over 5-storey or in a site with multiple buildings

generator room

the primary a/e space for backup power source

set a:

as irrigation for green walls, green roofs, etc.

set b:

for watering plants and toilet flushing

the authorized use of graywater in our architectural project is:

wastewater not from toilets and urinals

graywater is ____

stormwater system

rainwater system is part of what type of plumbing system

water supply system

rainwater can be utilized in our architectural project by integrating the system into the

submersible pump

the pump common in a construction project for dewatering excavated areas with water, foundation pits, etc.

30%

if an escalator will be integrated in your design project, what will be its angle of inclination

booster pump

this pump is used in the plumbing system, particularly for areas where water pressure is down and needs to be lifted

parallel

for an airport project, what is the appropriate configuration of escalators

Parallel

For a subway terminal, what is the appropriate configuration of the escalators?

is usally larger pipes than water supply

sanitary waste differs from water supply in that it is usually moved under pressure, whereas water supply is not

is usually moved under pressure whereas sanitary waste is not

water supply system differs from sanitary waste in that it

dumbwaiter

a small elevator for conveying food, dishes, or other materials between the floors of a building

Jockey pump

The pump common in the philippines for fire protection system

thermal comfort

human comfort as determined by the ability of the body to dissipate the heat and moisture it produces by metabolic action

12.00 sqm

the maximum area that must be covered by one sprinkler head is

use absorptive materials

what is the best way to reduce air-borne sounds?

indirect

which of the following lighting systems is appropriate for a computer lab space?

Indirect

Which of the following lighting systems is most appropriate for a bpo company or call centers?

electric passenger elevator

of the following vertical transportation systems, which one is most suitable for the occupants in a high-rise office building

air conditioner

any device or apparatus for controlling, especially lowering, the temperature and humidity of a space

wet pipe

the most common type of sprinkler system used for fire suppression is

pipe chase

for ductworks and clusters of piping to run vertically serving the areas needing a cooling system, what building component must be provided

freight elevator

a general term used for an elevator that is used to move furniture, building materials, goods, etc. in commercial, industrial, or any other building?

utility core

when planning elevators for office towers, elevators are normally placed at the

window-type air conditioner

a type of air conditioner with both condenser and evaporator are located in one casing

split-type air conditioner

a type of air conditioner with condenser and evaporator placed in a separate casing

willis haviland carrier

the modern air conditioning was pioneered by

elisha otis

the inventor of the safety elevator

city mains

water for domestic use in urban setting is usually obtained from

architectural acoustics

the branch of acoustics that deals with the sound in built environment

there is a need to have high pressure in eater lines

the practice of providing a water tank or reservoir above the roof at the roof deck is primarily because of

surface materials affect the quality of sound

one consideration is why architects need to study architectural acoustics

plants reduce noise pollution

we introduced greenwall and indoor plants in our current architectural design and interiors, its primary benefit related to acoustic is

chlorination

this stage handles water disinfection in water treatment facilities before distribution for consumers to use

filtration

in water treatment facilities, this stage removes the discoloration of water

ks (kitchen sink)

which is usually not found inside a toilet?

fd (floor drain)

which is usually found inside a toilet?

water closet

wc refers to?

sound will reflect

the reaction of sound when it impacts a plain concrete surface

sound will diffuse

the tendency of sound when it strikes a rouch surface material

ambient lighting

this category of lighting provides uniform lighting in a space and allows people to walk safely

task lighting

this category of lighting provides quality of lighting for activities that are performed by individuals, each with their own specific needs and requirements

smoke detector

in the fire detection system, sd meand

human task illumination

which is a valid technical reason for burning primary energy resources to provide artificial lighting?

bank

a row of elevators in a high-rise building controlled by a common operating system and responding to a single call button

rainwater

stormwater is