Tropical Design

Architecture Board Exam Mock Test

Name:______________________ Date:__________________

Score:_______ Corrected by:________________

TROPICAL DESIGN 1.

Global demand for all energy sources is forecast to grow by _____ over the next 25 years. a.

2.

c. 65%

d. 100%

Electricity demand in the US will grow by at least ____ by 2032. a.

3.

50% b. 57% 40% b. 55%

c. 69%

d. 100%

State the purpose of the lecture for Tropical Design. a.

To know different types of designs of buildings for tropical countries.

b.

To transform lives of all future architects.

c.

To increase architect’s licensure candidates’ awareness on the impact of climate on building designs and various

d.

None of the above

ways in which architecture can respond effectively in order to achieve a significant levels of energy efficiency 4.

It can be defined as integration in time of the atmospheric environment of a certain geographical location. a.

5.

b. Climate

c. Tropical Depression

d. None of the above

Which of these is not a climatic element to be considered in design? a.

6.

Weather Sunlight

b. rainfall c. Air temperature d. Water level

Based on the average of all weather stations in the Philippines, excluding Baguio, the mean annual temperature is ___? a.

7.

a. 8.

b. 26.6 degrees Celsius

c. 55 degrees Celsius

d. 20 degrees Celsius

Summer

b. Rainfall

c. Humidity


It is the most important climactic element in the Philippines. a.

9.

50 degrees Celsius

It refers to the moisture content of the atmosphere.

Summer

b. Rainfall

c. Humidity


When is the rainy season in the Philippines? a.

June to November

b. December to May

c. January to Marchd. None of the above

10. When is the dry season in the Philippines? a.

June to November

b. December to May

c. January to Marchd. None of the above

b. December to May

c. December to February

11. The cool dry season is when? a.

June to November

d. None

12. The hot dry season in the Philippines is when? a.

June to November

b. December to May

c. March to May

d. None

13. It is locally known as Amihan. It affe cts the eastern portions of the country from October up to late March. a.

Northwest Moonsoon

b.

Southwest Moonsoon

c.

Midwest Moonsoon

d.

Northgate Moonsoon

14. It is locally known as Habagat. It affects the country from July to September and is very warm and humid. It occurs when warm moist air flows over the country from the southwest direction and is characterized by heavy rainfall that may last for a week. a.

Northwest Moonsoon

b.

Southwest Moonsoon

c.

Midwest Moonsoon

d.

Northgate Moonsoon

15. It has a great influence on the climate and weather conditions of the Philippines. A great portion of the rainfall, humidity and cloudness are due to this.

a.

Typhoon

b. Weather

c. Flood


16. The most number of tropical cyclones occurred in ____ which recorded 32 while the least number of tropical cyclones occurred in 1998 which recorded 11. a.

1990

b. 1993

c. 2000

d. 2010

17. Select which one is not being considered as a problem in areas with tropical climate. a.

High temperature level or Heat

b.

High Humidity levels

c.

Slow wind velocities

d.

Stability of the land

18. Which is not a design objective i n tropical climates? a.

Minimal heat gain

b.

Maximize ventilation

c.

Prevent unnecessary increase in humidity levels.

d.

Having deep wells.

19. It is a low-energy design that uses a building’s morphology and construction to maintain a comfortable temperature within the building. a.

Active Design

b.

Passive Design

c.

Design Construction

d.

None of the above

20. Which of these is an example of passive design? a.

Proper building orientation

b.

Design by colors

c.

Passive design by sunlight direction

d.

None of the above

21. It is a passive design system that by having adequate sun-shading devices, the interior spaces of a building are protected from solar heat gain thus also for savings in energy required for air-conditioning. a.

Site selection

b.

Sun shading devices

c.

Rainfall devices

d.

None

22. Yeang (2000) listed passive systems that can be used in building designs. Select one that is not included. a.

Passive design by building configuration

b.

Passive design built form orientation

c.

Passive design by façade design

d.

Passive design for ventilation

23. Hui (1997) notes that there are 6 planning concepts that affect the energy performance of a building in passive design. Select one that is not included. a.

Site selection and site layout

b.

Site location

c.

Building configuration and building shape

d.

Building orientation and spacing and spatial relationships with other buildings

24. It is a system that is achieved through electro-mechanical means. These systems require energy to function. a.

Passive cooling system

b.

Heat control system

c.

Active systems

d.

None of the above

25. It regulates artificial light depending on the amount of natural li ght entering the building. a.

Automatic blinds

b.

Daylight sensors

c.

Rain sensor

d.

Motion detectors

26. It protects interior spaces automatically from the afternoon sun. a.

Automatic blinds

b.

Daylight sensors

c.

Rain sensors

d.

Motion detectors

27. It automatically deactivates the Automatic Irrigation System of the gardens to save on water consumption. a.

Automatic blinds

b.

Daylight sensors

c.

Rain sensors

d.

Motion sensors

28. It switches off lights in areas with no movement to reduce light consumption. a.

Automatic blinds

b.

Daylight sensors

c.

Motion sensors

d.

Rain sensors

29. It allows programming of building lights to conserve on energy consumption. a.

Pressure sensors on escalators

b.

Integrated lighting control system

c.

The carbon monoxide monitoring

d.

None

30. It operates fans to flush out Carbon Monoxide when levels exceed 15ppm. a.

Carbon monoxide monitoring

b.


c.

Integrated lighting control system

d.

None

31. It monitors and controls the mechanical and electrical equipment to optimize their operation of the systems. a.


b.


c.

Integrated building management system (BMS)

d.

Motion detectors

32. It optimizes the volume of air supplied to each space.

33.

a.


b.

The variable air volume terminal units of air conditioning and mechanical ventilation

c.


d.

None

It detects pressure and operates only when someone uses them. a.


b.


c.

Motion detectors

d.

None

34. It is one of the passive cooling concepts that require finding the optimal relationship between the building’s shape, location within the site, orientation in relation to the sun’s path and prevailing wind conditions (Yeang 2000). a.

Passive cooling through site layout

b.

Passive cooling through orientation

c.

Passive cooling through mutation

d.

None of the above

35. It is a type of passive cooling concepts that has various elements and features exists within a site prior to the construction of a building. As with many proper approach to design, a diligent assessment of the site must be done in order to evaluate various site conditions and elements that will contribute to the shape of the building. a.


b.


c.

Passive cooling through façade design

d.

None of the above

36. It is one of the factors in the passive cooling through site layout that is said to be produces two quite different conditions sometimes reversing the direction of the prevailing win. This is particularly the case in mountainous regions, where air will rise up a mountain during the day and fall during the night. a.

Vegetation and soil type

b.

Topography

c.

Time of day

d.

Building structures

37. It is one of the factors in the passive cooling through site layout that can produce enclosed conditions, either altering or reducing the wind speed or direction. a.

Vegetation and soil type

b.

Topography

c.

Time of day

d.

Building structures

38. It is said to be that the the built environment can significantly alter a microclimate. Overall, wind speed will be 25% lower in built-up areas, though very high local wind speeds can occur due to urban canyons. a.

Rainfall

b.

Man-made structures

c.

Topography

d.

Proximity to bodies of water

39. It is a type of a passive cooling technique through a site layout that wind speeds will increase with altitudes. The steeper the slope land, the faster the temperature will drop at night, and this will alter the wind direction. a.


b.

Man-made structures

c.

Topography

d.

Rainfall

40. It is a type of passive cooling wherein the proximity of land to a water mass will create air currents. a.


b.

Man-made structures

c.

Topography

d.

Rainfall

41. It is a passive cooling technique in which the exterior façade of the building can be regarded as the “third skin”. a.

Passive cooling through a site layout

b.


c.

Passive cooling through façade design

d.

None of the above

42. It uses two panels of glass installed parallel to each other with an air space in between. a.

Double glazed facades

b.

Medium glazed facades

c.

Dual glazed facades

d.

None of the above

43. Their control can either be manual or power assisted and may be automated to respond to changing conditions such as current radiation levels and daylighting or thermal requirement. a.

Double glazed facades

b.

Dynamic louvers

c.

Dynamic extensions

d.

None of the above

44. It is an innovation in glass technology where glass is provided with special coatings that reduce heat transfer and costs about 10-15% more but reduces heat gain by 30-50%.

a.

Smart glass

b.

Low –e glazing

c.

Spectrally selective costings

d.

Optical elements

45. It is an innovation in glass technology that can reduce space cooling requirements by more than 40%. a.

Smart glass

b.

Low – e glazing

c.

Spectrally selective costings

d.

Optical elements

46. It is a type of smart glass that changes colour properties when sunlight (photon) hits the surface of the glass. a.

Photochromic

b.

Thermochromic

c.

Electrochromic

d.

Monochromic

47. This is the use of laser to score a panel of acrylic so that light would be angled further into the room . a.

Smart glass

b.

Holographic optical elements (HOE)

c.

Prism

d.

Color scheme

48. It is used to reflect or redirect most direct sunlight and only allow diffuse light to get through. a.

Smart glass

b.

Holographic optical elements

c.

Microprism

d.

Prism

49. It is the thin layers of sophisticated metal oxides which are super-sensitive to light. The energy passes from the top negative metal oxide layer to the positive underside layer. This flow of electrons produces electric currents. a.

Smart glass

b.

Holographic optical elements

c.

Photovaltaics

d.

Prism

50. According to Ching 1997, it is the material providing high resistance to heat flow. It is applying an effective system of thermal insulation on a building is another way of making a building energy efficient. a.

Vehicular insulation

b.

Thermal insulation

c.

Microbial insulation

d.

Ventricular insulation

51. Determine which is not a basic ty pe of insulation according to Manahan 1981. a.

Microbial insulation

b.

Surface insulation

c.

Internal insulation

d.

Air spaces

52. Which of this is not a form of insulation? a.

Pillows and blankets

b.

Blankets and batts

c.

Board and slabs

d.

Loose fill

53. It is the amount of heat a building se ction or material is able to transmit in a gi ven period of time. a.

B-Value

b.

U-Value

c.

D-Value

d.

S-Value

54. It is the ability to store heat. It is the product of the specific heat capacity and the density of a substance. a.

Heat storage insulation

b.

Heat storage material

c.

Heat storage value

d.

Heat storage in the body

55. According to Hong (1999), for hot and humid climates, the roof should have the following properties. Which of them is not included? a.

a reflective surface (low absorption)

b.

light weight material (low heat capacity)

c.

new and durable roofs

d.

insulated (low – U value)

56. it is a passive cooling technique in which the penetration of solar radiation into the interior spaces of a building cause a very significant increase in the spatial temperature which in turn increases the demand of mechanical cooling. a.


b.

Passive cooling through solar control devices

c.

Passive cooling through daylight concepts

d.

None of the above

57. Which of these statements is incorrect? a.

The East and West facing sides of the building receive the most amount of heat.

b.

The afternoon sun, which is particularly hot, will largely hit the SOUTH FACING side of a building.

c.

In the Philippines, the Sun will rise in the EAST, flank slightly to the SOUTH then set in the WEST.

d.

All statements are correct


VERTICAL SUNSHADES are best applied to the NORTH and SOUTH FACING sides of a building because the sun will not hit these sides from the ground level.

b.

A combined horizontal and vertical shade is called an EGG-CREATE SUNSHADE (bris-soleil)

c.

VERTICAL FINS are best applied to the EAST and WEST facing sides of a building because the sun will hit these sides a low altitude and mostly from an oblique azimuth.

d.

All statements are correct

59. Identify which of these statements is true. a.

If the interior spaces cannot be protected 100% from direct solar radiation, do not use special façade such as single layered facades or Low-e glazing etc.

b.

If you wish to protect opening using louvers, it is better to use exterior louvers.

c.

Interior blinds such as Caucasian blinds will not reduce solar heat gain. Because they will not stop the heat from coming in to the building.

d.

All statements are true.

60. Which of these statements are incorrect? a.

In designing sun shading devices, you must know where the sun will strike at different times of the day. Study different sun angles using solar path diagram so that you can design shades that will provide the best shading possible.

b.

Design shades are all the same. Whenever you move through different geographic latitudes, make sure you are using a sun dial.

c.

Consider various site elements such as vegetation and topographical features in sun-shading design.

d.

All statements are true.

61. It is the angular elevation of a celestial body above the horizon. a.

Azimuth

b.

Winter solstice

c.

Altitude

d.

Equinox

62. It is a graphic depiction of the path of the s un within the sky vault projected on to a horizontal plane.

a.

Azimuth

b.

Summer solstice

c.

Equinox

d.

Solar path diagram

63. It is the time of the year on or about June 21 when the sun reaches its northernmost point on the celestial sphere marking the beginning of the summer in the northern hemisphere. a.

Azimuth

b.

Equinox

c.

Solar path diagram

d.

Summer solstice

64. Either of the two time during the year when the sun crosses the plane of the celestial equator and when the length of day and night are everywhere approximately equal, occurring about March 21 (vernal equinox or spring equinox) and September 21 (autumnal equinox) a.

Azimuth

b.

Summer solstice

c.

Solar path diagram

d.

Equinox

65. The time of the year on or about December 21 when the sun reaches its southernmost point on the celestial sphere, marking the beginning of winter in the northern hemisphere. a.

Altitude

b.

Winter solstice

c.

Azimuth

d.

Summer solstice


Horizontal overhangs are most efficient towards south of southern orientations. Their mask characteristics are segmental.

b.

Movable horizontal louvers change their segmental mask characteristics according to their positioning.

c.

When projection is needed for high sun ang les, louvers hung from vertical to horizontal overhangs are efficient.

d.

A solid or perforated screen strip parallel to wall cuts out the lower rays of the sun.

67. Which of these statements are true? a.

Vertical fins serve well toward the near east and near west orientations. Their mask characteristics are radial.

b.

Vertical fins oblique to the wall will result in asymmetrical mask. Separation from wall will prevent heat transmission

c.

Moveable fins can shade the whole wall or open up in different direct ions according to the sun’s position.

d.

All statements are true

68. Which of these statements are incorrect? a.

Eggcrate types are combinations of horizontal vertical types, and their masks are superimposed diagrams or three or more masks.

b.

Solid eggcrate wind slanting vertical fins results in asymmetrical masks

c.

Eggcrate device with moveable horizontal elements shows flexible mask characteristics. Because of their high shading ratio, eggcrate are efficient in hot climates

d.

All statements are correct.

69. It is a passive cooling technique that has a conventional approach to lighting was solely based on artificial lighting. a.

Passive Cooling technique through façade

b.

Passive daylight concepts

c.

Passive cooling technique through site layout

d.

Passive cooling technique through orientation

70. Which of these is not a problem for passive daylight concepts? a.

No or very minimal utilization of free lighting from daylight

b.

Creates zoning difficulties in the lighting

c.

Occupants usually do not have individual control of lighting levels

d.

None of the above

71. Which of these is not an issue of passive daylight concepts? a.

Glare

b.

Sun shades

c.

Heat gain

d.

Depth of penetration

72. Which of these is the importance of daylig hting? a.

Daylight contributes to a more sustainable environmental design

b.

Daylight can create a pleasant and visually confortable place

c.

Congruent with the Filipino spatial concept of “Maaliwalas”

d.

All of the above

73. This will help create bright internal spaces and cool temperature conditions even during summer. a.

Moonlighting

b.

Skylight

c.

Sunligh shade

d.

None of the above

74. It is used for areas in buildings that are unable to receive adequate natural illumination such as basements, and deep section interior space. a.

Light pipe shade

b.

Solar light pipe

c.

Vertical light pipe

d.

Horizontal light pipe

75. It is used to ensure adequate illumination in the offices and library that overlook this space from 50m high 2.0m x 2.5m courtyard. a.

Solar light pipe

b.

Vertical light pipe

c.

Sun shade

d.

None of the above

76. It is considered to be limited to a distance from the windows of approximately 2.5 times the height of the opening. Problems of reflections and glare must be properly considered. a.

Side lighting systems

b.

Solar light pipe

c.

Sun shade

d.

Vertical light pipe

77. Which is false about Sun Scoops? a.

The mirrors are moveable so they can be positioned to capture and track the sun

b.

Captures daylight using giant mirrors outside the building envelope and reflects it into the interior spaces.

c.

Reflected light is captured by sloped reflective (mirror) ceiling surfaces above the atrium, which reflects the light onto the ground floor.

d.

It needs a light weight material to reflect the light

78. It operates similarly like a camera lens controlling the lens diaphragm. One unit of this consists of thousands of metallic elements which form opaque and hollow screen. a.

Ceramic shutters

b.

Dynamic shutters

c.

Blind shutters

d.

Big shutters

79. It operates on the similar principles of vertical light pipes but applied mainly for deep plan of spaces such as office buildings. a.

Vertical light pipe

b.

Horizontal light pipe

c.

Upward light pipe

d.

None of the above

80. It is a passive cooling technique that is the application of vegetation within and around the façade of buildings particularly those within dense urban areas. a.


b.

Passive cooling by vertical landscaping

c.

Passive cooling by through site orientation

d.

None

81. It is a passive cooling technique where wind is a powerful force of nature brought by the interaction of solar radiation with the Earth’s atmosphere. a.


b.

Passive cooling by vertical landscaping

c.

Passive cooling by wind and natural ventilation

d.

Passive cooling through façade

82. It is the sides of the obstacles where the wind strikes is known as ______ a.

Down ward strike

b.

Wind ward strike

c.

Upward strike

d.

None of the above

83. This draws in cooler air at lower levels of the space. The air movement is very weak and is only effective when exhausting air within a space. a.

Stack effect or chimney effect

b.

Greenhouse effect

c.

Ventilation effect

d.

None of the above

84. It is the movement of air from a positive pressure area towards a negative pressure area. a.

Semi-cross ventilation

b.

Cross ventilation

c.

Bare ventilation

d.

Downward ventilation

85. Which of these statements regarding prevailing breeze s and air movement is incorrect? a.

Buildings must be oriented in such a way that to window side faces the prevailing breezes.

b.

Wind shadows must be anticipated in order to be assured that other areas are not deprived of prevailing breezes.

c.

Corresponding openings in the leeward side must be carefully located to effect effective cross ventilation of all areas.

d.

In cold climate, the feeling of discomfort is mainly attributed to high humidity.

86. During the Late Stone Age period, tent settlements were made of _____. This provided an insulated coating for the tent able to keep out hear from the solar radiation. a.

Plant’s skins

b.

Animal skins

c.

Wood

d.

Cement

87. The built structures of our ancestors were designed to take advantage of its environment to provide the maximum comfort for its occupant. These ancestral structures were conceived using _ ____. a.

Passive Design Concepts

b.

Active Design Concepts

c.

Site Contour

d.

None of the above

88. It is used by the Persians to channel in wind were known as badgers. a.

Malqafs

b.

Shafts

c.

Roofs

d.

None of the above

89. The ______ used for tents in the Late Stone Age acted as an insulator against varying weather conditions. a.

Roofs

b.

Wood

c.

Animal Hide

d.

Houses

90. Passive cooling techniques have been in used since pre-historic times. This is designed as an adaptation to the Philippines’ tropical environment. a.

Plaza Miranda

b.

Intramuros

c.

Bahay Kubo

d.

SM Malls

91. Which of these is not an adaptation of Bahay Kubo? a.

Large windows facilitate cross ventilation within the living space.

b.

Time lag for the porous materials becomes negligible

c.

The roof has a high concrete material that can shield the house from rain

d.

The roof provides wide overhangs for the windows to protect them from solar radiation

92. Over a period of time the Philippine Architecture evolved in order to adapt to local environment conditions. It is very much a Filipino design that has been tailor-made to adapt the climactic and geographic features of the Philippines. a.

Bahay Kubo

b.

Biak na bato

c.

Bahay na bato

d.

None of the above

93. Cross ventilation between the rooms was facilitated by providing latticed openings above the interior walls called ______. a.

Caldo

b.

Calado

c.

Carodo

d.

None of the above

94. The Bahay na Bato employed _________. The large windows permitted the interiors to be naturally lit. a.

Passive Cooling Technique

b.

Passive Daylight Concepts

c.

Passive Cooling through Site Contour

d.

Passive cooling through site orientation

95. The key to designing buildings that take advantage of the benefits of the passive cooling is _______. a.

Illumination

b.

Sensitivity

c.

Climate change

d.

None of the above

96. The variation in wind speed is known as ____. Wind speeds increase with the height above the ground and the smoothness of the ground surface. a.

Wind direction

b.

Wind breezes

c.

Wind gradient

d.

Wind locator

97. Hills may cause strong draughts and turbulence for some distance in their wake. In addition, _____ is created on the leeward side. a.

Negative pressure or suction

b.

Positive pressure

c.

Low pressure

d.

High pressure

98. ______ do not give so much shelter immediately behind them but slow down wind for some distance. a.

Permeable wind breaks

b.

Semi-premeable wind breaks

c.

Wind gradient

d.

None of the above

99. _______ give more local shelter but also cause s trong down draughts and give higher wind speeds at low level than areas behind permeable ones. a.

Soft wind breaks

b.

Solid wind breaks

c.

hard wind breaks

d.

None of the above

100. It keeps the ground partially shaded and cooler. a.

Sunshade

b.

Nipa huts

c.

Trees and grass

d.

None of the above

101. This will restrict air movement at ground level and will deflect the wind away from openings. a.

Low brushes

b.

Air brushes

c.

High Brushes

d.

Heat brushes

102. If air movement is needed and the prevailing breeze is from the west, buildings should not be oriented to catch both sun and wind. The discomfort due to _______ will almost always exceed the comfort due to air movement. a.

Heat radiation

b.

Solar radiation

c.

Light pipe

d.

None of the above

103. If the outlet is ______, then the stream of air is only altered at the back of the room. a.

Highered

b.

Lowered

c.

Twisted

d.

None of the above

104. A _____ with a projection to one side will also have a deflected air stream. a.

Mid section opening

b.

Central opening

c.

Cross section opening

d.

None of the above

105. Spaces under the building if it is on columns (piloti) are likely to experience ____. Rain can be blown up the face of the building. a.

Severe velocities

b.

High velocities

c.

Low velocities

d.

None of the above

106. Buildings which require _____ must be spaced so that the wind which is deflected over them can return to low level. a.

Cooling techniques

b.

Air pressure

c.

Air movement

d.

None of the above

107. A _____ allows greater space between the first row and the building behind. Any deflected wind is directed to the face of the next building. a.

Staggered arrangement

b.

Cooling technique

c.

Passive cooling

d.

Heat wave

108. When an opening is placed centrally on a façade and the wind blows straight onto the face of the building, the ____ inside the opening is in the same direction as the wind. a.

Air stream

b.

Air pressure

c.

Air movement

d.

Air ventilation

109. _____ buildings cause a strong down draught on the windward face. This causes high wind speeds at low level. a.

Two storey

b.

High slab

c.

Low ceiling

d.

None of the above

110. A _____ in front of the tall bock causes even stronger winds at low level. a.

High building

b.

Ten storey building

c.

Low building

d.

None of the above

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