Which of the following types of heating system would be appropriate when the design requires a very compact system that has a low initial cost, is easily zoned, and has a quick response to temperature changes?
Refer to the exhibit (residential floor plan with three outlined elevator core locations A, B, C).
During design development, an owner has chosen an elevator that does not fit in the location previously selected for the two-car elevator core. The elevator core should be near the main entrance lobby and centrally located. The minimum program requirements for each residential floor are the following:
One bicycle room
Five studios
Five 1-bed units
Eight 2-bed units
Three 3-bed units
Which outlined location meets the requirements?
During design development of a new college laboratory facility, the owner asks the architect to include way-finding signage mounted adjacent to doors. The type of signage requested will project into the corridors of the building.
Which of the following should the architect consider when selecting the signage? Check the three that apply.
An elementary school requires a renovation, selective demolition, and a major addition in order to accommodate a growing student population. The school is located in a temperate coastal climate that requires almost equal heating and cooling days during the year. Good indoor air quality and increased energy efficiency are priorities.
Given the building use and site location, which of the following approaches should be used for the mechanical system in the school?
Refer to the exhibit (lighting fixtures with Kelvin temperatures and CRI values).
An architect is evaluating downlighting for a new restaurant. The owner requests the lighting cast a warm light, be energy efficient, and allow for the colors of the chef's food to accurately appear while guests are seated.
What fixture manufacturer satisfies the owner's request?
A multistory warehouse is to be converted into a high-tech office building. The owners propose a variety of services and flexibility to tenants, including cable/internet, fiber optic communications, dish/satellite, and security systems.
In order to accommodate this broad array of electronic and communications services, the architect should recommend which of the following electrical and communications distribution systems?
Structural costs for wind resistance increase exponentially as building height is increased, primarily due to which of the following factors? Check the two that apply.
The testing center on the second floor requires a private restroom for testing candidates to use. The architect needs to locate a single toilet restroom in the area that will have the least impact on the existing programming.
Click on the area in the plan where the restroom should be located.
Refer to the exhibit (urban commercial site sketch).
In the urban commercial site shown in the sketch, which is the most convenient location for a truck entrance and exit from the site?
Which of the following need to be considered to enhance the acoustic design of an office building? Check the four that apply.
