CEA Semester Review

Contractor

This professional would be responsible to follow the plans developed by the architect in the construction of a new house.

Prairie Style

Frank Lloyd Wright is known for originating this architectural style.

Floor joists

Horizontal structural members used to carry the floor and ceiling loads.

Top plate

A horizontal structure member located on top of the wall studs used to hold the walls together.

Sub Floor

The structural floor joined to the joists that supports the finish flooring.

Building Codes

A term for the requirements that protect the public by providing minimum safety guidelines for structural, electrical-mechanical, and plumbing components of a building.

Floor Plan

This plan illustrates the approximate room sizes, exterior and interior walls, doors, windows, built-in cabinets, and plumbing fixtures on a specific level.

Section

A drawing that shows the vertical relationship of building materials.

¼" = 1 foot

The common scale for a floor plan.

4 feet

At what height above the floor does the floor plan show?

Duplex Receptacle

This symbol stands for on an electrical plan.

Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter

GFCI is _.

Three way switch

This provides control of a light switch from two different locations.

Double Pole/Single Throw Switch

This allows switching two circuits from one location.

Switch Legs

The dashed lines on an electrical plan.

Thermal resistance or insulation

The R value is the measure of ___.

Inside temperature - Outside temperature

In the formula for heat loss and gain, the change in temperature is the difference between .

The inverse of the R value U = 1/R

The method to calculate the U value in the Heat Loss & Gain formula.

16° F

For heat loss, the exterior temperature for Duluth is?

Insulation

Material used to restrict the flow of heat or sound from one surface to another.

Truss

An assembly of structural members joined to form a rigid framework, usually connected to form triangles.

Gable

This type of roof has two sloping sides.

Gambrel

This type of roof has two different slopes on each side of the ridge beam (roof peak).

Working drawings or Construction drawings

Floor plans, elevations, wall sections, details, and schedules are a set of documents called?

Floor material

The elevation of a structure shows all of the following except:

Furniture

Which of the following would not be shown on a presentation drawing of a floor plan?

Geotechnical Engineer

This type of Civil Engineer analyzes soil test results to determine soil bearing capacity.

Underlayment

Underlayment would be found underneath what material?

Cape Cod

What is the architectural style?

Architectural Style

Key to understanding community development and aesthetics.

Building Materials

Chosen based on availability and climate conditions.

Vernacular Architecture

Construction using local resources and traditions.

Visual Design Elements

Six components: space, line, texture, color, value, form.

Vertical Line

Represents dignity, formality, stability, and strength.

Horizontal Line

Represents calm, peace, and relaxation.

Diagonal Line

Represents action, activity, excitement, and movement.

Curved Line

Represents freedom, softness, and soothing feelings.

Form

Three-dimensional shape and structure of an object.

Shape

Two-dimensional contour characterizing an object.

Space Types

Open, cramped, unused, or well-used spaces.

Texture

Surface look or feel of an object.

Smooth Surface

Reflects more light, appears more intense in color.

Rough Surface

Absorbs light, appears darker in color.

Value

Relative lightness or darkness of a color.

Shade

Degree of darkness of a color.

Tint

Pale or faint variation of a color.

Design Principles

Seven principles for creating interesting designs.

Balance

Equally distributed parts create stability in design.

Symmetrical Balance

Identical elements in relation to a centerline.

Asymmetrical Balance

Unequal elements with equal visual weight.

Radial Balance

Design elements radiate outward from a center.

Movement

Guides viewer's eye through the design.

Dresden Frauenkirche

Historic church located in Dresden, Germany.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Shopping gallery in Milan, Italy, designed by Giuseppe Mengoni.

Rhythm

The repetition of elements in design.

Regular Rhythm

Elements repeated at consistent intervals.

Graduated Rhythm

Elements spaced variably, closer or farther apart.

Random Rhythm

Elements placed at irregular intervals.

Gradated Rhythm

Identical elements vary by one detail gradually.

Emphasis

Design feature that attracts attention.

Movement

Flow or feeling of action in design.

Contrast

Noticeable differences in design elements.

Unity

Consistency in lines, color, and texture.

Civil Engineering

Field focused on building and infrastructure solutions.

American Society of Civil Engineers

Professional organization for civil engineers.

ABET Accreditation

Certification for engineering programs meeting quality standards.

Architecture

Art and science of designing spaces for people.

Licensed Architect

Professional trained to design and plan buildings.

Charrette

Collaborative brainstorming method involving diverse stakeholders.

Architect Registration Exams

Exams required for architect licensing.

Art Deco

Design style from 1925-1940 with vertical orientation.

Architectural Styles

Distinctive design characteristics of buildings.

Urban Planning

Designing and organizing urban spaces and infrastructure.

Geotechnical Engineering

Specialty focusing on soil and rock mechanics.

Water Resources Engineering

Field managing water supply and quality.

Craftsman

Features tapered columns and overhanging eaves.

Bungalow

One and a half story with low-pitched roofs.

Cape Cod

Gabled roofs with unornamented fronts.

Contemporary

Odd-sized windows and minimal ornamentation.

Counter Culture

Includes A-frames and geodesic domes.

Cubic

Square floor plan with simple design.

Dutch

Symmetrical windows and floor plans define style.

English

Rectangular design with second-floor bedrooms.

Farmhouse

Box-shaped with steep pitched roof.

Federal

Decorative details added to Georgian houses.

French Provincial

Defined by balance and symmetry in design.

Garrison

2.5 story with front overhang and chimney.

Georgian

Named after English royalty, features paired chimneys.

Greek Revival

Entryway columns with rectangular window arrangement.

International

Exposes functional elements like elevator shafts.

I-Style

Skinny, tall houses resembling capital 'I' shape.

Italianate

Symmetrical bay windows and tall windows.

Modern

Minimalist style with little decorative detail.

Neo-eclectic

Energy-efficient, tall houses with vaulted ceilings.

Neolithic

Cave dwellings with timber and large stones.

Normandy Style

Features central turret and massive chimneys.

Prairie Style

Low-pitched roofs with wide eaves and porches.

Queen Anne

Inventive multistory plans with towers and porches.

Ranch

Pitched-roof with built-in garages and picture windows.

Saltbox

Step roofline from two and a half to one story.