INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

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• Q1: What is a design process?
  Ans: A design process is a step-by-step method used to plan, develop, and complete a design.
• Q2: What is a Design Layout?
  Ans: A design layout is the arrangement of different elements in a plan to show how spaces or objects are organized.
• Q3: What do you mean by Project Assessment?
  Ans: Project assessment is the process of studying a project to understand its needs, goals, and possible challenges.
• Q4: Define Architectural Design.
  Ans: Architectural design is the creative and technical process of planning and shaping buildings and spaces.
• Q5: Define Site Plan.
  Ans: A site plan is a drawing that shows the full area of the land, including boundaries, buildings, roads, and landscape features.
• Q6: Define Layout Plan.
  Ans: A layout plan is a drawing that shows the arrangement of spaces or elements inside a building or site.
• Q7: Define Key Plan.
  Ans: A key plan is a small map that shows the location of a site in relation to its larger surroundings.
• Q8: Define Index Plan.
  Ans: An index plan is a drawing that lists and shows the positions of different parts or sections of a project.
• Q9: Define Vetting of drawing.
  Ans: Vetting of drawing means checking and verifying a drawing to ensure it is correct and meets all requirements.
• Q10: Why do we prefer local materials for buildings?
  Ans: We prefer local materials because they are affordable, easily available, and suited to the local climate.
• Q11: What is “Computer Aided Design”?
  Ans: Computer Aided Design is the use of computer software to create, modify, and improve design drawings.
• Q12: Define Architectural Drawings.
  Ans: Architectural drawings are detailed plans that show the design and structure of a building.
• Q13: Name the types of Architectural Drawings.
  Ans: The types of architectural drawings include:

  • ➔ Plans
  • ➔ Elevations
  • ➔ Sections
  • ➔ Perspectives
  • ➔ Detailed drawings
• Q14: Define Working Drawings.
  Ans: Working drawings are technical drawings used during construction to show exact sizes, details, and materials.
• Q15: Name the types of Working Drawings.
  Ans: The types of working drawings include:

  • ➔ Floor plans
  • ➔ Sections
  • ➔ Elevations
  • ➔ Structural drawings
  • ➔ Service drawings
• Q16: Define Survey Drawings.
  Ans: Survey drawings are drawings that show the measurements, features, and conditions of a piece of land.
• Q17: What is “Building specifications”?
  Ans: Building specifications are written details that describe the materials, methods, and standards used in construction.
• Q18: What is a “Flow Diagram” in the design process?
  Ans: A flow diagram is a simple drawing that shows the sequence of steps or the movement of activities in a design.
• Q19: Define Estimation.
  Ans: Estimation is the process of calculating the expected cost of a project.
• Q20: Define Drawing Presentation.
  Ans: Drawing presentation is the method of displaying drawings clearly and neatly to communicate ideas.
• Q21: Define Architectural Perspective.
  Ans: An architectural perspective is a drawing that shows a building as it appears to the eye in three dimensions.
• Q22: Define Drafting.
  Ans: Drafting is the process of creating precise technical drawings by hand or with computers.
• Q23: What are Isometric projections?
  Ans: Isometric projections are drawings that show a three-dimensional object where all three axes are equally inclined.
• Q24: What are Axonometric projections?
  Ans: Axonometric projections are three-dimensional drawings made by tilting the object so its sides can be seen at the same time.
• Q25: Define Elevation.
  Ans: An elevation is a flat drawing that shows one side of a building.
• Q26: Define Cross-section.
  Ans: A cross-section is a drawing that shows what a building looks like when it is cut vertically.
• Q27: Define Floor plan.
  Ans: A floor plan is a drawing that shows the layout of rooms and spaces from a top view.
• Q28: Name some standard views used in architectural drawings.
  Ans: Standard views include:

  • ➔ Plans
  • ➔ Elevations
  • ➔ Sections
  • ➔ Perspectives
  • ➔ Axonometric views
• Q29: Define Context in the design system.
  Ans: Context in the design system means the surroundings and conditions that affect a design.
• Q30: Define Layout plan.
  Ans: A layout plan is a detailed drawing that shows how spaces, rooms, or elements are arranged within a project.