quiz1


 * PART A**

1. Which of **t**he following options expresses the closest meaning to **//“Historical, sociological, economical, political, scientific and technological factors exert a great influence in architecture.”//** (0.50 points) a. History is only of minor importance for architects b. Architecture is nourished by the civilization that produces it c. Architecture never breaks with the past or denies its future

2. **//Shelter was the main purpose of architecture//**. Please write below why it is not the main purpose nowadays, and explain **three** other purposes of architecture according to the readings done in class. (1.50 point) Architecture has evolved, but everything else too. What was simpler before now is more complex, so the science and the study of architecture are becoming more complete, flexible and useful in many fields and ways. Nowadays architecture apart from sheltering, serves to establish place, indicate socio-economical status, to create a humanized safe area and more.

3. **Write a paragraph giving your opinion about this statement**: **//One of the problems an architect has to face is how to satisfy the clients' needs and wishes, cities' construction regulations, and his/her own convictions//** (2 points)

Being an architect is not easy. An architect has always to be subjected to several things when creating or doing projects. I think that one of the things that makes a good architect is having a good understanding of the client needs and purposes, and then making what the client wants with their knowledge to satisfy the client and do a well done building. Also another thing that makes someone a good architect is to follow the law. But the most important thing when working with clients, which I think is the hardest, is avoiding to impose what you like to them. Is important for a client to have an architect that guides them and gives them an opinion about what they want, but never oblige them to do something that they don’t want.


 * PART B**
 * Answer/complete the following questions/statements:**
 * 1) **What are some basic characteristics that separate architecture from other man made structures? (Name 4)**
 * Its useful to human activity, stability and degree of permanence and expression of ideas**


 * 1) **Types of architecture are the result of societal needs set by architects .**


 * 1) **What's the role of the architect?**


 * An architect has to adapt design to particular needs, fulfill the cultural desires of a community, and make order out of chaos; it also has to differentiate between issues and design solutions that are practical, useful and beautiful.**


 * 1) **Architecture provides shelter and privacy . Also, it can stole possessions and create a symbol of social status in the community. **