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NO.31 A site has been engineered with a 1:20 grade.
Which of the following sidewalk designs would be the most cost-effective way to get from the top to the bottom and still be in compliance with the accessibility standards?

NO.32 A recital hall requires a clear span of 75 feet. Special consideration must also be given to the prevention of airplane noise that would interfere with performances.
Which of the following wall-bearing structural solutions will provide the most reasonable and economical roof-framing system to meet these needs?

NO.33 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?

NO.34 When laying out access routes and parking lots for an office building, which of the following strategies can increase the security of the site?

NO.35 An architect is designing overhangs for a building on a site in the southeastern United States. The architect desires to minimize heat gain during the summer months.
Click in the sun on the solar path diagram that the architect should consider when designing the overhangs.

NO.36 An architect is working with a developer to determine which of three available sites should be the preferred location for a new office building that will primarily utilize passive energy systems. All three sites are located in a cold, northern climate with winter winds predominantly from the north and west.
Site descriptions:
Site A: Located at the top of a hill; small vegetation and brush; expansive views in all directions.
Site B: Located along a river; heavily wooded area on the north side; coniferous trees shading the southern face of the building.
Site C: Located on a rocky, south-facing slope; wooded on the eastern edge; native grasses on southern boundary.
Primary goal: maximize solar energy potential while maintaining winter wind protection.
Which site should be selected?

NO.37 An architect is designing a multistory student housing project to be built of light wood framing. The following criteria must be met:
Minimize the floor assembly thickness
Maximize ceiling height
No individual HVAC room controls
No exposed ductwork
Which HVAC system should be selected for this project?

NO.38 Which existing site elements are most important to locate in preparing a schematic design phase site plan for an adaptive reuse project?

NO.39 Click on the shading device illustration that most effectively reduces summer solar heat gain through a west- facing window in the Northern Hemisphere.

NO.40 On the site plan, the Phase I building is a 24-hour emergency veterinary clinic. The Phase II building is a boarding kennel for dogs and cats. The cat enclosures will face north for views of the wetlands. Eventually, a landscape architect will design a memorial garden on the northwest area of the site.
The architect needs to locate a service drive for the property and wants to minimize the impact of construction on site vegetation and wildlife.
Click on the property line location on the site plan to indicate the appropriate location for the service drive.

NO.41 Which of the following roofing types is the most appropriate for installation during below-freezing weather conditions on a roof with less than a 2:12 slope?

NO.42 A church congregation has hired an architect to help them determine the feasibility of converting a retail strip mall space into a new church. The space is 30′ wide and 125′ long and is in an interior location with tenants on both long sides. The client has requested the following:
Natural light into the central gathering space
Nursery space for young children
Church office space
Adequate restrooms
Visually appealing landscaping
Which of the following should the architect consider to help determine if the project can move forward?
Check the three that apply.

NO.43 Click on the area of the concrete beam elevation where steel reinforcing will most improve the beam’s span capability.

NO.44 An architect has just received client approval of the Schematic Design documents for a three-story, outpatient medical clinic. The clinic is located within a mixed-use development governed by a City-approved Planned Development (PD) document. The medical clinic design utilizes standardized departmental layouts and includes outpatient clinics, as well as treatment spaces, administrative spaces and public/lobby spaces.
The site needs to accommodate four different vehicular traffic flows: patient traffic, staff traffic, service and delivery traffic, and emergency services traffic. In addition, a pedestrian plaza must connect to the mixed-use development sidewalks. The plaza must provide space for bicycle parking and will serve as the future bus stop.
The site design addresses several challenges related to building orientation. The southeast facade, with excellent visibility from the highway, is the location of all service equipment. The building entrance faces northwest, convenient to the parking but not visible from the highway.
The client believes future patient volumes will outgrow the clinic. The PD document allows for a planned Phase 2 development on the adjacent vacant site to the southwest. Phase 2 would include a second building (2 story, 80,000 BGSF) and/or a parking deck.
Other considerations for the project include:
* Protected tree requirements are defined in the PD document.
* Easy pedestrian access must be provided from Sycamore Boulevard.
* All required parking for the clinic must be accommodated on site.
* Programmed area includes 109,450 Departmental Gross Square Feet (DGSF) / 130,184 Building Gross Square Feet (BGSF).
* Exterior material percentages are dictated by the PD document and shall not exceed specific percentages for Primary and Secondary Finishes.
* All service equipment needs to be screened; see PD document for restrictions.
* Signage opportunities are important to the client.
* Acoustical privacy is a concern of the healthcare system.
The following resources are available for your reference:
* Drawings, including a perspective, plans, and exterior elevations
* Building Program, including client’s departmental program and detailed program for Treatment 01 (Infusion)
* Exterior Material Cost Comparisons
* Planned Development Document
* IBC Excerpts, showing relevant code sections
* ADA Excerpts, showing relevant sections from the ADA Standards for Accessible Design Refer to the exhibit.
What is the required wall finish for rooms 1201 through 1206 on the first floor?

NO.45 If evaluating on a life-cycle basis, which of the following effects is the major reason for using native or adapted plantings on-site?

NO.46 The architect’s greatest contribution to good seismic design is in the design of which of the following?

NO.47 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?

NO.48 Which of the following are characteristics of heavy-timber construction? Check the four that apply.

NO.49 An architect is designing an office building on an infill lot. The client wants to look at site design strategies to prevent erosion and collection of excess surface water resulting from the new construction.
Which one of the following strategies directly addresses the client’s requirement?

NO.50 Which of the following need to be considered to enhance the acoustic design of an office building? Check the four that apply.