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CHAPTER 13
Site Orientation
TEST
Directions: Answer the following questions with short, complete statements or drawings as needed on
an 8 1/2" ⫻ 11" sheet of notebook paper, or complete the electronic chapter test on the Student CD.
1. Letter your name, Chapter 13 Test, and the date at the top of the sheet.
2. Letter the question number and provide the answer. You do not need to write the question.
Answers can be prepared on a word processor if approved by your course guidelines.
Question 13–1 Define site orientation.
Question 13–2 Describe in short, complete statements five factors that influence site orientation.
Question 13–3 Define magnetic declination.
Question 13–4 What is the magnetic declination of the area where you live?
Question 13–5 Name and describe two types of obstacles that can block the sun in an otherwise good solar site.
Question 13–6 Describe how trees can be an asset in solar orientation.
Question 13–7 What are prevailing winds?
Question 13–8 Name two features that can protect a structure from wind.
Question 13–9 Show in a sketch how landscaping can be used for winter wind protection and summer cooling.
Question 13–10 Show in a sketch how landscaping can be an effective sound control.
Question 13–11 List at least two factors that must be considered in subterranean construction.
Question 13–12 List at least two disadvantages of a two-story house on a narrow, treeless lot.
Question 13–13 List at least five advantages of considering site orientation in the planning of a home.
Question 13–14 Identify the type of homes that are natural for a level site.
Question 13–15 Sloped sites are a natural for what type of homes?
Question 13–16 Why does construction on any site require that a slope be graded away from the structure?
Question 13–17 Give the compass orientation where the sun rises and sets in the winter.
Question 13–18 Give at least two examples of construction methods and materials that can help reduce sound transmission
into a building.
Question 13–19 Define terrain.
Question 13–20 Why might view orientation be more important than other orientation considerations?
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2 I Architectural Drafting and Design Chapter Test
PROBLEMS
Use a word processor to write a report of 250 or fewer words on one or more of the following topics:
Problem 13–1 Terrain orientation
Problem 13–2 View orientation
Problem 13–3 Solar orientation
Problem 13–4 Solar site–planning tools
Problem 13–5 Solar site location
Problem 13–6 Wind orientation
Problem 13–7 Summer cooling winds
Problem 13–8 Sound orientation
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