Theory of
ARCHITECTURE
By Ar. Rendell K. Sotto
RANDOM QUESTIONS
284. Why is LED preferred over other types of
lamps?
A. Cheaper
B. More available
C. Energy efficient
D. All of the above
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284. Why is LED preferred over other types of
lamps?
A. Cheaper
B. More available
C. Energy efficient
D. All of the above
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285. What's the best thing to provide to serve as
natural buffer on the SW orientation?
A. Provide wide setbacks
B. Provide broad canopied trees
C. Provide artificial wind buffers
D. Long eaves
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285. What's the best thing to provide to serve as
natural buffer on the SW orientation?
A. Provide wide setbacks
B. Provide broad canopied trees
C. Provide artificial wind buffers
D. Long eaves
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286. On a narrow corridor, what is the best lighting
fixture for general lighting to be installed to go
with the overall design and save on energy
consumption regardless of cost?
A. Incandescent lamp
B. Tungsten Incandescent Lamp
C. LED lights
D. Fluorescent Lamps
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286. On a narrow corridor, what is the best lighting
fixture for general lighting to be installed to go
with the overall design and save on energy
consumption regardless of cost?
A. Incandescent lamp
B. Tungsten Incandescent Lamp
C. LED lights
D. Fluorescent Lamps
RANDOM QUESTIONS
287. In terms of material production, which of the
following flooring materials is considered to have
the lowest carbon footprint?
A. Teak Timber floor
B. Vinyl ties
C. Timber laminated flooring
D. Ceramic tiles
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287. In terms of material production, which of the
following flooring materials is considered to have
the lowest carbon footprint?
A. Teak Timber floor
B. Vinyl ties
C. Timber laminated flooring
D. Ceramic tiles
RANDOM QUESTIONS
288. Where does "Easterly Wind" come from?
A. Northeast
B. Southwest
C. East
D. Northeast
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288. Where does "Easterly Wind" come from?
A. Northeast
B. Southwest
C. East
D. Northeast
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289. Which part would you normally treat with sun
baffles?
A. Where the wind speed is fastest
B. Where there is no ground cover
C. Where the building is mostly exposed to the sun
D. All of the above
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289. Which part would you normally treat with sun
baffles?
A. Where the wind speed is fastest
B. Where there is no ground cover
C. Where the building is mostly exposed to the
sun
D. All of the above
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290. Where will you locate Trees as buffers from
the "Amihan" wind?
A. Near windows
B. At property lines
C. Near fence
D. None of the above
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290. Where will you locate Trees as buffers from
the "Amihan" wind?
A. Near windows
B. At property lines
C. Near fence
D. None of the above
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291. In terms of material production, which of the
following flooring materials is considered to have
the lowest carbon footprint?
A. Baked day tiles
B. Treated wood flooring
C. Natural stone pavers
D. High-pressure laminate flooring
RANDOM QUESTIONS
291. In terms of material production, which of the
following flooring materials is considered to have
the lowest carbon footprint?
A. Baked day tiles
B. Treated wood flooring
C. Natural stone pavers
D. High-pressure laminate flooring
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292. Best way to lessen noise created by traffic?
A. Rough Pavers
B. Ground Grass Cover
C. 3ft. Wood Fence
D. High Shrubs
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292. Best way to lessen noise created by traffic?
A. Rough Pavers
B. Ground Grass Cover
C. 3ft. Wood Fence
D. High Shrubs
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293. Where will you locate Trees as buffers from
the "Habagat" wind?
A. Near windows
B. At property lines
C. Near fence
D. None of the above
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293. Where will you locate Trees as buffers from
the "Habagat" wind?
A. Near windows
B. At property lines
C. Near fence
D. None of the above
RANDOM QUESTIONS
294. How could natural light and ventilation be
achieved in terms of layout and design?
A. Use of atriums and courts
B. Cross ventilation
C. Open planning
D. All of the above
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294. How could natural light and ventilation be
achieved in terms of layout and design?
A. Use of atriums and courts
B. Cross ventilation
C. Open planning
D. All of the above
RANDOM QUESTIONS
295. If a client prefers a bedroom where the
interior wouldn't be too hot, where would you not
locate the master's bedroom?
A. North
B. West
C. East
D. South
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295. If a client prefers a bedroom where the
interior wouldn't be too hot, where would you not
locate the master's bedroom?
A. North
B. West
C. East
D. South
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296. What is the least reason why the interior is hot
and warm in a tropical climate?
A. No heat insulation
B. Landscape pavers are spaced too far apart
C. Small windows
D. No trees around to block the sun
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296. What is the least reason why the interior is hot
and warm in a tropical climate?
A. No heat insulation
B. Landscape pavers are spaced too far apart
C. Small windows
D. No trees around to block the sun
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297. What color denotes authority and is usually
related to mourning in some countries?
A. White
B. Purple
C. Red
D. Black
RANDOM QUESTIONS
297. What color denotes authority and is usually
related to mourning in some countries?
A. White
B. Purple
C. Red
D. Black
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298. What traditional method for getting
proportion and balance is being illustrated in the
image?
A. Full sizing
B. Golden Section
C. Silver Line
D. Vitruvius' Law
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298. What traditional method for getting
proportion and balance is being illustrated in the
image?
A. Full sizing
B. Golden Section
C. Silver Line
D. Vitruvius' Law
RANDOM QUESTIONS
299. What is referred to as the origin of
architecture?
A. System of ornamentation or decoration
B. Practical usefulness of space
C. Protection from inclemency of the seasons
D. Expression of structural systems
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299. What is referred to as the origin of
architecture?
A. System of ornamentation or decoration
B. Practical usefulness of space
C. Protection from inclemency of the seasons
D. Expression of structural systems
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300. Which of the following represent the
secondary colors?
A. Green, orange, violet
B. Yellow, green, blue
C. Green, yellow, violet
D. Red, yellow, blue
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300. Which of the following represent the
secondary colors?
A. Green, orange, violet
B. Yellow, green, blue
C. Green, yellow, violet
D. Red, yellow, blue
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301. What important event changes architecture to
what is termed "Modern"?
A. Discovery of concrete
B. Metallurgy
C. Renaissance
D. Industrial revolution
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301. What important event changes architecture to
what is termed "Modern"?
A. Discovery of concrete
B. Metallurgy
C. Renaissance
D. Industrial revolution
RANDOM QUESTIONS
302. Assuming a lakeside location for the project
site, what type of building projections should NOT
be introduced?
A. 1.8 meter deep canopy.
B. 0.3 meter deep sun-breakers
C. 1.5 meter deep balconies
D. 3.0 meter deep eaves
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302. Assuming a lakeside location for the project
site, what type of building projections should NOT
be introduced?
A. 1.8 meter deep canopy.
B. 0.3 meter deep sun-breakers
C. 1.5 meter deep balconies
D. 3.0 meter deep eaves
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303. What theory of architecture denotes not only
the complete harmony of the parts of the building
with the whole, but on integration of the building
with its site and surroundings?
A. Functional architecture
B. Vernacular architecture
C. Domestic architecture
D. Organic architecture
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303. What theory of architecture denotes not only
the complete harmony of the parts of the building
with the whole, but on integration of the building
with its site and surroundings?
A. Functional architecture
B. Vernacular architecture
C. Domestic architecture
D. Organic architecture
RANDOM QUESTIONS
304. In perception of space... which of the
following describes the olfactory sense?
A. Affects room size/ceiling heights to avoid
discomfort
B. Identifies materials limiting unpleasant odors
C. Identifies material distance
D. Affects material to regulate transfer sound
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304. In perception of space... which of the
following describes the olfactory sense?
A. Affects room size/ceiling heights to avoid
discomfort
B. Identifies materials limiting unpleasant odors
C. Identifies material distance
D. Affects material to regulate transfer sound
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305. What type of balance is that in which the
elements are arranged in the same manner on
either side of a central axis or line and gives the
feeling of repose and order?
A. Symmetrical
B. Contrasting
C. Equal
D. Asymmetrical
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305. What type of balance is that in which the
elements are arranged in the same manner on
either side of a central axis or line and gives the
feeling of repose and order?
A. Symmetrical
B. Contrasting
C. Equal
D. Asymmetrical
RANDOM QUESTIONS
306. Flow of heat through a material by transfer
from warmer to cooler molecules in contact with
each other.
A. Evaporation
B. Conduction
C. Convection
D. Radiation
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306. Flow of heat through a material by transfer
from warmer to cooler molecules in contact with
each other.
A. Evaporation
B. Conduction
C. Convection
D. Radiation
RANDOM QUESTIONS
307. Wind speed increases rapidly as the
percentage opening area in wall increases from 0
to ___%.
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
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307. Wind speed increases rapidly as the
percentage opening area in wall increases from 0
to ___%.
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
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308. Rate of heat transfer that occurs through a
unit thickness of material for a unit area subjected
to a unit difference in temperature.
A. Conduction
B. Conductivity
C. Resistance
D. Resistivity
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308. Rate of heat transfer that occurs through a
unit thickness of material for a unit area subjected
to a unit difference in temperature.
A. Conduction
B. Conductivity
C. Resistance
D. Resistivity
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309. Wind direction of Habagat?
A. NW
B. SE
C. SW
D. NE
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309. Wind direction of Habagat?
A. NW
B. SE
C. SW
D. NE
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310. As a rough guide, the wind shadow will be ___
times the height of the building including the
pitched roof.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
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310. As a rough guide, the wind shadow will be ___
times the height of the building including the
pitched roof.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
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311. Wind speed ___ with the increase in height
above the ground.
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Deflected
D. Is not affected
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311. Wind speed ___ with the increase in height
above the ground.
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Deflected
D. Is not affected
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312. The tendency of air or gas in a shaft or other
vertical space to rise when heated, creating a draft
that draws in cooler air or gas from below.
A. Coriolis force
B. Chimney effect
C. Thermal mass
D. Uniform heat emission
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312. The tendency of air or gas in a shaft or other
vertical space to rise when heated, creating a draft
that draws in cooler air or gas from below.
A. Coriolis force
B. Chimney effect
C. Thermal mass
D. Uniform heat emission
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313. The total amount of rain, hail, snow, dew,
measured in rain gauges and expressed in mm per
unit time (day, month, year)
A. Cloud cover
B. Precipitation
C. Humidity
D. Air movement
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313. The total amount of rain, hail, snow, dew,
measured in rain gauges and expressed in mm per
unit time (day, month, year)
A. Cloud cover
B. Precipitation
C. Humidity
D. Air movement
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314. Transfer of heat from one place to another by
the flow of molecules from one place to another
A. Evaporation
B. Convection
C. Conduction
D. Radiation
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314. Transfer of heat from one place to another by
the flow of molecules from one place to another
A. Evaporation
B. Convection
C. Conduction
D. Radiation
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315. Measured by a pyranometer, on an
unobstructed horizontal surface and recorded
either as the continuously varying irradiance
(W/m2), or through an electronic integrator as
irradiance over the hour of the day.
A. Cloud cover
B. Sunshine duration
C. Dry-bulb temperature
D. Solar radiation
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315. Measured by a pyranometer, on an
unobstructed horizontal surface and recorded
either as the continuously varying irradiance
(W/m2), or through an electronic integrator as
irradiance over the hour of the day.
A. Cloud cover
B. Sunshine duration
C. Dry-bulb temperature
D. Solar radiation
RANDOM QUESTIONS
316. This design variable refers to the size, position
and orientation of windows; window glass
materials: external and internal shading devices.
A. Building fabric
B. Fenestration
C. Thermal insulation
D. Surface-to-volume ratio
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316. This design variable refers to the size, position
and orientation of windows; window glass
materials: external and internal shading devices.
A. Building fabric
B. Fenestration
C. Thermal insulation
D. Surface-to-volume ratio
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317. Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Tropical regions need both vertical and
horizontal shading throughout the year.
B. For the tropical zones, generally, as much
ventilation as possible is desired.
C. Transitional spaces in tropical zones are located
on the north and south sides of the building where
the sun's penetration is not as great.
D. Transitional spaces require total climatic control
and natural ventilation is not sufficient
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317. Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Tropical regions need both vertical and
horizontal shading throughout the year.
B. For the tropical zones, generally, as much
ventilation as possible is desired.
C. Transitional spaces in tropical zones are located
on the north and south sides of the building where
the sun's penetration is not as great.
D. Transitional spaces require total climatic
control and natural ventilation is not sufficient
RANDOM QUESTIONS
318. The general climate is influenced by these
three factors:
i. Diurnal temperature
ii. Topography
iii. Movement of air masses
iv. Vegetation
v. Moisture-bearing clouds
vi. Nature of the environment on local or
regional scale
A. i, iii, v
B. ii, iv, vi
C. i, iii, iv
D. ii, i, vi
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318. The general climate is influenced by these
three factors:
i. Diurnal temperature
ii. Topography
iii. Movement of air masses
iv. Vegetation
v. Moisture-bearing clouds
vi. Nature of the environment on local or
regional scale
A. i, iii, v
B. ii, iv, vi
C. i, iii, iv
D. ii, i, vi
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319. Overheating is not as great as in other areas,
but it is aggravated by very high humidity,
restricting the evaporation potential. The diurnal
temperature variation is small.
A. Tropical upland
B. Warm humid
C. Temperate
D. Hot dry
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319. Overheating is not as great as in other areas,
but it is aggravated by very high humidity,
restricting the evaporation potential. The diurnal
temperature variation is small.
A. Tropical upland
B. Warm humid
C. Temperate
D. Hot dry
RANDOM QUESTIONS
320. Range under which most people feel
comfortable
A. “U” value
B. Thermal heat capacity
C. Comfort zone
D. Lowest DBT
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320. Range under which most people feel
comfortable
A. “U” value
B. Thermal heat capacity
C. Comfort zone
D. Lowest DBT
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321. Integration in time of weather conditions,
characteristics of a certain geographical location.
A. Climate
B. Weather
C. Temperature
D. Season
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321. Integration in time of weather conditions,
characteristics of a certain geographical location.
A. Climate
B. Weather
C. Temperature
D. Season
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322. The temperature of the outside air in contact
with a shaded wall or roof which would give the
same rate of heat transfer and the same
temperature gradient as the combined effect of
solar radiation and air temperature.
A. Dry-bulb temperature
B. Wet-bulb temperature
C. Sol-air temperature
D. Surface temperature
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322. The temperature of the outside air in contact
with a shaded wall or roof which would give the
same rate of heat transfer and the same
temperature gradient as the combined effect of
solar radiation and air temperature.
A. Dry-bulb temperature
B. Wet-bulb temperature
C. Sol-air temperature
D. Surface temperature
RANDOM QUESTIONS
323. Instrument used for measuring relative
humidity
A. Thermometer
B. Hygrometer
C. Vane anemometer
D. Pyranometer
RANDOM QUESTIONS
323. Instrument used for measuring relative
humidity
A. Thermometer
B. Hygrometer
C. Vane anemometer
D. Pyranometer
RANDOM QUESTIONS
324. For tropical zones, the cores are located in
these sides of the building form, so as to help
shade the building throughout the day.
i. EAST
ii. WEST
iii. NORTH
iv. SOUTH
A. i, iv
B. ii, iii
C. i, ii
D. ii, iv
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324. For tropical zones, the cores are located in
these sides of the building form, so as to help
shade the building throughout the day.
i. EAST
ii. WEST
iii. NORTH
iv. SOUTH
A. i, iv
B. ii, iii
C. i, ii
D. ii, iv
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325. Angle of the position of the sun along the
horizon, measured to the east or west from true
south.
A. Azimuth
B. Latitude
C. Altitude
D. Sun path
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325. Angle of the position of the sun along the
horizon, measured to the east or west from true
south.
A. Azimuth
B. Latitude
C. Altitude
D. Sun path
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326. Maximum solar heat factor for roofs in warm
humid tropics.
A. 3%
B. 5%
C. 4%
D. 6%
RANDOM QUESTIONS
326. Maximum solar heat factor for roofs in warm
humid tropics.
A. 3%
B. 5%
C. 4%
D. 6%
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327. Major thermal design factors to be studied
includes the following except one:
A. Conduction heat flow
B. Outdoor conditions
C. Solar heat gain
D. Ventilation heat flow
RANDOM QUESTIONS
327. Major thermal design factors to be studied
includes the following except one:
A. Conduction heat flow
B. Outdoor conditions
C. Solar heat gain
D. Ventilation heat flow
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328. Angle of the sun above the horizon, measured
from the horizon.
A. Azimuth
B. Latitude
C. Sun path
D. Altitude
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328. Angle of the sun above the horizon, measured
from the horizon.
A. Azimuth
B. Latitude
C. Sun path
D. Altitude
RANDOM QUESTIONS
327. Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Heat gain in the tropics is due mainly to solar
radiation at the building surface
B. In hot climates, heat gains are highest when
there are low wind speeds
C. Relative humidity’s in the tropical regions are
very low
D. Absorptivity of the surface to solar radiation is of
primary importance in tropical regions
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327. Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Heat gain in the tropics is due mainly to solar
radiation at the building surface
B. In hot climates, heat gains are highest when
there are low wind speeds
C. Relative humidity’s in the tropical regions are
very low
D. Absorptivity of the surface to solar radiation is of
primary importance in tropical regions
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328. Regional climate
A. Mesoclimate
B. Macroclimate
C. Microclimate
D. Diurnal
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328. Regional climate
A. Mesoclimate
B. Macroclimate
C. Microclimate
D. Diurnal
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329. This design variable refers to materials and
construction; thermal insulation; surface qualities;
shading and sun control.
A. Building fabric
B. Fenestration
C. Air-lightness
D. Building shape
RANDOM QUESTIONS
329. This design variable refers to materials and
construction; thermal insulation; surface qualities;
shading and sun control.
A. Building fabric
B. Fenestration
C. Air-lightness
D. Building shape
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330. Any cool mass that is available for the
absorption of excess heat, including water bodies,
the ground, and massive building materials.
A. Heat sink
B. Water features
C. Cooling breezes
D. Radiant cooling
RANDOM QUESTIONS
330. Any cool mass that is available for the
absorption of excess heat, including water bodies,
the ground, and massive building materials.
A. Heat sink
B. Water features
C. Cooling breezes
D. Radiant cooling
