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How strong is timber, and how does it get its strength? How do we measure strength? correct
answers The strength of wood is typically measured using mechanical tests such as bending,
compression, and tension tests. Timber gets its strength based on the grain, density, and species.
and strength can be increased by gluing and clt
What is Building Technology? How would you describe it? correct answers Building
technology, is somewhat construction technology. The art of applied engineering towards
constructing buildings. The technical processes and methods used in construction of buildings.
What is meant with tectonics when talking about buildings? correct answers Tectonics, the
relationship between space and construction, structure and ornamentation, atmosphere and
function. Architectural tectonics seek a relationship between the design space and the reality of
construction..
Name 10 specialisations in Building Technology you might find in engineering consultancy.
correct answers Structural engineer, acoustic engineer, heating and ventilation engineer, energy
engineer, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, fire safety engineer, project manager,
architect, BIM specialist, Architecture
Building Information Modelling
Building Physics
Building Services Design
Construction Management
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Facade Engineering
Facilities Management
Fire Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Lighting Design
Material Science
Mechanical Engineering
Seismic Engineering
Structural Engineering
Vibration Engineering
Wind Engineering
Who was Vitruvius, what did he do, and why is it relevant? correct answers Roman architect,
civil and military engineer in the 1st century BCE. Wrote "De Architectura", 10 books on a
variety of civil engineering subjects. Direct influence on thinkers and artists in Renaissance.
Maxim; Strength, Utility and beauty in buildings still relevant. Ideas of human scale,
proportions, aesthetics.
, Bonus: What are the concepts of the 10 books of "De architectura"? And what does Firmitas,
Utilitas and Venustas mean in regards to building? correct answers 1. Architecture, civil
engineering and town planning
2. Building materials
3. Ionic temples
4. Corinthian and doric temples
5. Civil buildings
6. Domestic buildings
7. Decorative plasterwork
8. Water supplies
9. Time keeping
10. Machines
- Strength, Utility and beauty.
Why do we design, and what makes the design of a building good? correct answers Design is
many things. We design for optimization, for beauty, for specific solutions. The design of the
structure may need to take into consideration the purpose and function of the building. Good
design keeps to the maxim of strength, utility and beauty.
What are four fundamental stages of design? And what are characteristics of the design process?
correct answers • Research
• Proposition
• Analysis
• Revision. It's not linear but an iterative/circular process.
[with visuals of diagrams] Explain these models of design and talk about their strengths and
weaknesses in relation to the building design process. correct answers '???
What approaches to design can you name? Explain them using examples (without visuals).
correct answers 1. Conceptual
2. Formal
3. Material
4. Contextual
5. Functional
6. Computational
7. Collaborative
What is design thinking? correct answers Design thinking is a non-linear, iterative (cyclical,
repeating) process for the purpose of finding and improving a certain design.
- Research
- Proposition
- Analysis
- Revision
Repeat
How strong is timber, and how does it get its strength? How do we measure strength? correct
answers The strength of wood is typically measured using mechanical tests such as bending,
compression, and tension tests. Timber gets its strength based on the grain, density, and species.
and strength can be increased by gluing and clt
What is Building Technology? How would you describe it? correct answers Building
technology, is somewhat construction technology. The art of applied engineering towards
constructing buildings. The technical processes and methods used in construction of buildings.
What is meant with tectonics when talking about buildings? correct answers Tectonics, the
relationship between space and construction, structure and ornamentation, atmosphere and
function. Architectural tectonics seek a relationship between the design space and the reality of
construction..
Name 10 specialisations in Building Technology you might find in engineering consultancy.
correct answers Structural engineer, acoustic engineer, heating and ventilation engineer, energy
engineer, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, fire safety engineer, project manager,
architect, BIM specialist, Architecture
Building Information Modelling
Building Physics
Building Services Design
Construction Management
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Facade Engineering
Facilities Management
Fire Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Lighting Design
Material Science
Mechanical Engineering
Seismic Engineering
Structural Engineering
Vibration Engineering
Wind Engineering
Who was Vitruvius, what did he do, and why is it relevant? correct answers Roman architect,
civil and military engineer in the 1st century BCE. Wrote "De Architectura", 10 books on a
variety of civil engineering subjects. Direct influence on thinkers and artists in Renaissance.
Maxim; Strength, Utility and beauty in buildings still relevant. Ideas of human scale,
proportions, aesthetics.
, Bonus: What are the concepts of the 10 books of "De architectura"? And what does Firmitas,
Utilitas and Venustas mean in regards to building? correct answers 1. Architecture, civil
engineering and town planning
2. Building materials
3. Ionic temples
4. Corinthian and doric temples
5. Civil buildings
6. Domestic buildings
7. Decorative plasterwork
8. Water supplies
9. Time keeping
10. Machines
- Strength, Utility and beauty.
Why do we design, and what makes the design of a building good? correct answers Design is
many things. We design for optimization, for beauty, for specific solutions. The design of the
structure may need to take into consideration the purpose and function of the building. Good
design keeps to the maxim of strength, utility and beauty.
What are four fundamental stages of design? And what are characteristics of the design process?
correct answers • Research
• Proposition
• Analysis
• Revision. It's not linear but an iterative/circular process.
[with visuals of diagrams] Explain these models of design and talk about their strengths and
weaknesses in relation to the building design process. correct answers '???
What approaches to design can you name? Explain them using examples (without visuals).
correct answers 1. Conceptual
2. Formal
3. Material
4. Contextual
5. Functional
6. Computational
7. Collaborative
What is design thinking? correct answers Design thinking is a non-linear, iterative (cyclical,
repeating) process for the purpose of finding and improving a certain design.
- Research
- Proposition
- Analysis
- Revision
Repeat
