How can an architect make sure that a beach house is structurally sound?

By adding protection against some floods and storm surges

What did very early forms of architecture all have in common?

Their largest structures were all made of stone

How were the buildings designed by Mies van der Rohe different from Frank Gehry's?

Rohe's used straight lines; Gehry's designs used wild curves

Which of the following buildings was most likely designed by an architect?

All buildings are designed by architects

Renaissance architecture was most heavily influenced by:

Ancient Greek and Roman architecture

If you said that a building had "great aesthetics" what would you mean?

It has an attractive look and feel

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1
How can an architect make sure that a beach house is structurally sound?
By making sure it has great views of the ocean
By making sure it is air conditioned in the summertime
By adding protection against some floods and storm surges
By making sure the plumbing system doesn't pollute the ocean
2
If a building is in the "POSTMODERN" style, in what year might it have been designed?
1920
1940
1960
1900
3
Modern architect Le Corbusier designed buildings in a MINIMALIST style. What does this mean?
His designs weren't structurally sound
His designs were fairly ugly
His designs weren't flashy
He only designed very small buildings
4
What did very early forms of architecture all have in common?
Their most elaborate buildings were burial places
They were only designed to last for a short time
Their largest structures were all made of stone
Their buildings all involved precise mathematical ratios
5
How were the buildings designed by Mies van der Rohe different from Frank Gehry's?
Rohe - Classical architecture; Gehry - Gothic architecture
Rohe's were very tall; Gehry's spread out over large spaces
Rohe built office buildings; Gehry built private homes
Rohe's used straight lines; Gehry's designs used wild curves
6
If you were designing a planetarium, the building's function would force you to include:
A domed roof
Extremely comfortable seating
At least 15 bathrooms
A snack bar
7
Which of the following buildings was most likely designed by an architect?
All buildings are designed by architects
A skyscraper in New York City
A government building in Washington, DC
A suburban home
8
Which structure was most likely built during the Middle Ages (Medieval period)?
A
B
D
C
9
Renaissance architecture was most heavily influenced by:
Ancient Egyptian and Mayan architecture
Ancient Greek and Roman architecture
Modern architecture
Medieval architecture
10
If you said that a building had "great aesthetics" what would you mean?
It's extremely sturdy
It recalls the architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome
It has an attractive look and feel
It offers great views of the surrounding area

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