Theory of Architecture

1. What is the 1d of sensory experience in design?

a. Visual                                                  c. Touch

b. Sounds                                                d. Smell

2. What is the 2d of sensory experience in design?

a. Visual                                                  c. Touch

b. Sounds                                                d. Smell

3. What is the 3d of sensory experience in design?

a. visual                                           c. Touch

b. Sounds                                         d. Smell

4. What is the 4d of sensory experience in design?

a. visual                                                  c. Touch

b. Sounds                                                d. Smell

5. What is the 5d of sensory experience in design?

a. taste                                                    c. Touch

b. Sounds                                                d. Smell

6. What color represents hunger and energy

a. Orange

b. Yellow

c. Red

d. Blue

7. What color has long wavelength?

a. Red

b. Blue

c. Black

d. Orange

8. What color reflects more light?

a. White                                           c. Yellow

b. International Red                         d. Blue

9. What is the most reflective color?

a. White                                           c. Yellow

b. International Red                         d. Blue

10. A combination of three colors forming an equilateral triangle on a color wheel

a. Triad                                                           c. Complementary

b. Double complementary                               d. Analogous

11. A combination of two analogous colors and their complementary colors on a color wheel

a. Double complementary               c. Complementary

b. Triad                                            d. Analogous

12. Complementary colors are any two colors which are directly opposite each other, such as red and green and purple-red and yellow- green.

a. Double complementary                               c. Complementary

b. Triad                                                           d. Analogous

13. Any three colors which are side by side on a 12 part color wheel, such as yellow-green, yellow and yellow-orange.

a. Double complementary                               c. Complementary

b. Triad                                                           d. Analogous

14. Which one of the 4 colors predominates?

a. White                                                   c. Green

b. Red                                                      d. Yellow 

15. The size or proportion of a building element or space, or an article of furniture, relative to the structural or functional dimensions of the human body.

a. Human scale                                       c. Human element

b. Human dimension                               d. Human space

16. The measurement and study of size and proportions of the human body.

a. Anthropometric                                    c. Aesthetics

b. Aesthetics                                           d. Proportion

17. The size or proportion a building element appears to have relative to other elements components of known or assumed size.

a. Visual scale                                 c. Aesthetics

b. Aesthetics                                    d. Proportion

18. A volumes put on together

a. Composition                                        c. Solid

b. Massing                                               d. Repetition

19. In articulation, there are certain changes in material color and texture. This is done by removing the corner and   articulating it thru change of material or lighting the form so as to produce tonal differences of form.

a. Additive Form                                      c. Articulation of form

b. Surface Articulation                     d. Subtractive form                                                                  Cluster

19. When you apply colors to the surface of an object, what is done?

a. Juxtaposition of Forms                        c. Surface Articulation

b. Form Articulation                                 d. None of the above

20. When the edge of the Cube is chamfered, what is done?

a. Juxtaposition of Forms                        c. Surface Articulation

b. Form Articulation                                 d. None of the above

21. What is formed when one of four enclosing planes is articulated?

a. Spatial Organizations                  c. Linear Organization

b. Spatial Relationships                  d. Radial Organization

22. The individual personal space is Dynamite, it changes its dimension, stress and anxiety can result from intrusion

a. Personal Space                                   c. Defensive Space

        b. Territoriality                                  d. Density

23. What color system is identified by two adjacent colors and its opposite in the color wheel.

a. Triad                                            c. Split Complementary

b. Complementary                            d. Analogous

24. There is a colonnade which consists of identical columns. What type of system arrangement is it?

a. Grid Form                                    c. Node

b. Grid                                             d. Lines

25. What form is non-directional

a. Line                                             c. Vector

b. Point                                            d. Ray

26. If a point is extended, it acquires length and direction. What is it called?

a. Line                                             c. Dots

b. Plane                                           d. Vector

27. When a point is duplicated many times in sequence in a number of rows, what is formed?

a. Line                                             c. Plane

b. Grid                                             d. Volume

28. A series of points multiplied in uniform distances from each other and carried out in uniform distances

        a. Line                                             c. Uniform Field

        b. Grid                                             d. Plane

29. If a line acquires the properties of Width, weight and sense of Placement, what is it called?

        a. Volume                                        c. Polyhedron

        b. Mass                                           d. Plane

30. What has Length, Width and Height?

        a. Point                                            c. Plane

        b. Line                                             d. Volume

31. It has two or more intersecting sets of parallel lines with regular spacing and produced geometric patterns with regular space fields in between as a result of the intersection

        a. Grid Form                                    c. Axis

        b. Patterns                                       d. Pattern

32. A line is

        a. a 2 points                                    c. has Mass, no Volume

        b. a point that has direction             d. has no shadows

33. Which figure is said to be the most stable?

        a. Sphere                                         c. Cone

        b. Cylinder                                        d. Circle

34. It has 6 planes, different orientation

        a. Sphere                                         c. Cube

        b. Cylinder                                       d. Pentagon Pyramid

35. It has 6 planes, 8 edges

        a. Sphere                                         c. Cube

        b. Cylinder                                        d. Pentagon Pyramid

36. What is the Space within 3ft. and used in furniture design?

        a. Intimate space                                     c. Public Space

        b. Personal Space                                   d. Social Space

37. What is the Space within 1 ft. and used in furniture design?

        a. intimate space                                     c. Public Space

        b. Personal Space                                   d. Social Space

Psychology of Colors

BLUE

Blue is the overwhelming "favorite color." Blue is seen as trustworthy, dependable and committed. The color of sky and the ocean, blue is perceived as a constant in our lives.

As the collective color of the spirit, it invokes rest and can cause the body to produce chemicals that are calming; however not all blues are serene and sedate. Electric or brilliant blues become dynamic and dramatic, an engaging color that expresses exhilaration. Some shades or the overuse of blue may come across as cold or uncaring. Blue is the least "gender specific" color, having equal appeal to both men and women.

How the color blue affects us physically and mentally
* Calming and sedate
* Cooling
* Aids intuition

GREEN

Green occupies more space in the spectrum visible to the human eye and is second only to blue as a favorite color. Green is the pervasive color in the natural world that is an ideal backdrop in interior design because we are so used to seeing it everywhere.

The natural greens, from forest to lime, are seen as tranquil and refreshing, with a natural balance of cool and warm (blue and yellow) undertones. Green is considered the color of peace and ecology. However, there is an "institutional" side to green, associated with illness or Government-issued that conjure up negative emotions as do the "slimy" or bilious greens.

How the color green affects us physically and mentally
* Soothing
* Relaxing mentally as well as physically
* Helps alleviate depression, nervousness and anxiety
* Offers a sense of renewal, self-control and harmony

YELLOW

Yellow shines with optimism, enlightenment, and happiness. Shades of golden yellow carry the promise of a positive future. Yellow will advance from surrounding colors and instill optimism and energy, as well as spark creative thoughts.

How the color yellow affects us mentally and physically
* Mentally stimulating
* Stimulates the nervous system
* Activates memory
* Encourages communication

ORANGE

Orange, a close relative of red, sparks more controversy than any other hue. There is usually strong positive or negative association to orange and true orange generally elicits a stronger "love it" or "hate it" response than other colors. Fun and flamboyant orange radiates warmth and energy. Interestingly, some of the tones of orange such as terra cotta, peach or rust have very broad appeal.

How the color orange affects us mentally and physically
* Stimulates activity
* Stimulates appetite
* Encourages socialization

RED

Red has more personal associations than any other color. Recognized as a stimulant red is inherently exciting and the amount of red is directly related to the level of energy perceived. Red draws attention and a keen use of red as an accent can immediately focus attention on a particular element.

How the color red affects us mentally and physically
* Increases enthusiasm
* Stimulates energy
* Encourages action and confidence
* A sense of protection from fears and anxiety

PURPLE

Purple embodies the balance of red simulation and blue calm. This dichotomy can cause unrest or uneasiness unless the undertone is clearly defined at which point the purple takes on the characteristics of its undertone. A sense of mystic and royal qualities, purple is a color often well liked by very creative or eccentric types and is the favorite color of adolescent girls.

How the color purple affects us mentally and physically
* Uplifting
* Calming to mind and nerves
* Offers a sense of spirituality
* Encourages creativity

BROWN

Brown says stability, reliability, and approachability. It is the color of our earth and is associated with all things natural or organic.

How the color brown affects us physically and mentally
* Feeling of wholesomeness
* Stability
* Connection with the earth
* Offers a sense orderliness

WHITE

White projects purity, cleanliness, and neutrality. Doctors don white coats, brides traditionally were white gowns and a white picket fence surrounds a safe and happy home.

How the color white affects us mentally and physically
* aids mental clarity
* encourages us to clear clutter or obstacles
* evokes purification of thoughts or actions
* enables fresh beginnings

GRAY

Gray is timeless, practical, and solid. A longstanding favorite suit color, gray can mix well with any color. Although well like and often worn, people rarely name gray as a favorite color possibly because Gray also is associated with loss or depression.

How the color gray affects us physically and mentally
* unsettling
* expectant

BLACK

Black is authoritative and powerful; because black can evoke strong emotions too much can be overwhelming. A classic color for clothing possibly because it makes the wearer appear thinner and more sophisticated.

How the color black affects us physically and mentally
* feeling inconspicuous
* a restful emptiness
* mysterious evoking a sense of potential and possibility.

Behavioral/Space Theories

Intimate space is that area immediately surrounding the individual’s body. This area is the most private and involves both physical and emotional interactions.    

Personal Space is that area within which a person allows only selects friends, or fellow workers with whom personal conversation is mandatory.

Social Space is that area within which the individual expects to make purely social contacts on a temporary basis.    

Public Space is that area within which the individual does not expect to have direct contact with others.