FUE - Faculty of Engineering and Technology Department of Architectural Engineering ARC 421: History &Theories of Architecture (5) Quiz 2 (Ch. 5 & 6) Date & Time: 22-4-2019 1 Hour Grade: 5% Student Name: ___________________________ I.D. #: _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ 1.
Draw sketches of 3 Circulation Elements.
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. Stairs and stairways provide for our vertical movement between the levels of a building or outdoor space. The slope of the stairway, determined by the dimensions of its risers and treads, shuld be proposrtioned to fit our body movement and capability. Draw 3 sketches with dimensins illustrating: 1) ramp, 2) house stairs and 3) step ladder.
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What is he Golden Section? Show the steps of drawing the Golden Section and illustrate its regulating lines.
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Le Corbusier developed his proportioning system, the Modulor, based on both mathematics and the proportions of the human body. Draw sketches illustrating the Modulor.
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