5.2 - Design and Structural Planning
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of architectural layouts?
💡 Hint: Think about how a building looks and how it's used.
Name one type of structural system.
💡 Hint: Consider the components that support a building.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does CAD stand for?
💡 Hint: It's about designing using computers.
True or False: BIM helps to manage the entire lifecycle of a construction project.
💡 Hint: Think of BIM as a comprehensive tool for building management.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a small community center using CAD. Describe the steps you would take from conceptual design to material selection and structural planning.
💡 Hint: Break the design process down into phases.
Analyze the potential impact of automation in design reviews on construction efficiency and quality assurance. What are the advantages and limitations?
💡 Hint: Consider both the positives and negatives of relying on technology.
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