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ARCH TECH
Quiz 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the six key topics covered in the introduction to architectural technology? | 1. Materials, 2. Envelope, 3. Foundations, 4. Mechanical systems, 5. Acoustics, and 6. Regulatory Frameworks |
| What are the five things typically happening "behind the wall" in an envelope assembly? | The assembly includes insulation, the facade (such as concrete), the structural frame (columns, girders, beams), electrical/mechanical components, and a vapor barrier or air gap. |
| Why are building systems, such as fire codes and accessibility, regulated? | These are regulated to ensure public safety |
| What was the significance of the Code of Hammurabi (1735-1751 BCE) for construction? | It established the principle of builder accountability; if a builder’s failure to meet specifications caused a wall to buckle, the builder had to repair it at their own expense |
| What event led to the first fire codes in the Western world? | The Great Fire of London in 1666, which was caused by a bakery oven and destroyed 2.4 billion buildings worth of property. |
| Match the historic fire to the lesson learned: Iroquois Theatre (1903) | Led to requirements for exit signage, outward-opening doors, and sprinklers |
| Match the historic fire to the lesson learned Triangle Shirtwaist Factory 1911 | Resulted in mandatory fire drills and sprinklers |
| What lesson was learned from the 2017 Grenfell Tower Fire? | It highlighted the need to ban combustible cladding and improve sprinkler enforcement and exit strategies (specifically challenging "stay in place" initiatives) in high-rises. |
| What event prompted the development of Plumbing Codes? | The 1854 Broad Street Cholera Outbreak in London, which linked waterborne diseases to contaminated water and the need for sanitary systems |
| Did ancient civilizations use energy conservation strategies? | Yes. For example, Priene, Macedonia (4th Century) had zoning laws requiring all residences to have south-facing solar gain, and Vitruvius (Rome) wrote about passive heating and cooling. |
| When did contemporary interest in energy conservation begin? | In the 1970s, sparked by the international energy crisis and skyrocketing fuel costs. |
| What is operational emissions? | The actual energy used during the "use stage" of a building |
| What is embodied carbon? | The total energy associated with producing, transporting, and harvesting materials, as well as construction and end-of-life waste management |
| What are the principles of a "Passive House" (developed in Germany, 1990)? | It uses applied engineering and physics to achieve high efficiency through super insulation, high-quality glazing, and airtightness |
| According to the Life Cycle Assessment framework, what are the most effective ways to reduce building impact? | The highest impact comes from building less (renovations) and building sufficiently (building only what you need), followed by building efficiently and using low-carbon materials. |
| What event triggered the first fire codes in the Western world? | The Great Fire of London (1666), which destroyed 2.4 billion buildings worth of property after a bakery oven caught fire |
| What were the causes of the 2017 Grenfell Tower Fire? | Combustible cladding and "stay in place" initiatives |
| What were the lessons of the 2017 Grenfell Tower Fire? | Banning combustible cladding and enforcing fire safety/sprinklers in high-rises |
| What were the ancient roots of energy conservation? | 500 BCE sun energy and shade |
| First example of energy conservation | Priene, Macedonia Zoning laws required south facing solar gain. |
| What is the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) framework for high-impact reduction? | 1. Building less (renovations), 2. Building sufficiently, 3. Building efficiently, 4. Building with modern methods, 5. Building with low carbon materials |
| What is an unexpected way to reduce global emissions according to Drawdown by Paul Hawken? | Increasing freezer refrigeration temperatures for shipping purposes. |
| Why is the current definition of "Sustainability" criticized in the sources? | It is defined as "the ability to be maintained at a certain rate," which the sources argue is not appropriate because we are not currently on track to meet climate goals |
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