A) Clay, sand, and straw B) Steel and concrete C) Wood and nails D) Cement, gravel, and water
A) Flat roof B) Mansard roof C) Gable roof D) Butterfly roof
A) To channel rainwater B) To act as a foundation C) To provide insulation and enclosure D) To support the roof
A) A joint where one piece fits into a hole in another B) A type of adhesive C) A joint held together with screws D) A decorative molding
A) Concrete tiles B) Asphalt shingles C) Straw or reeds D) Metal sheets
A) Gypsum and water B) Lime, sand, and water C) Clay and water D) Cement, sand, and water
A) To decorate the exterior B) To collect rainwater C) To insulate the building D) To provide a stable base for the structure
A) Sustainability and environmental friendliness B) Lower cost C) Easier installation D) Increased durability
A) Compacting earth within a form B) Mixing earth with concrete C) Using earth to make bricks D) Covering a structure with earth
A) Supports the rafters B) Provides drainage C) Forms the ridge D) Covers the roof
A) Tipi B) Minka C) Igloo D) Yurt
A) Infill between timbers, often brick or wattle and daub B) A type of decorative timber carving C) A structural support beam D) A specialized tool for timber framing
A) Rammed Earth B) Cob C) Wattle and Daub D) Adobe
A) To fill gaps between logs B) To decorate the exterior of the cabin C) To protect the logs from the elements D) To provide structural support
A) Low cost B) Breathability and moisture regulation C) Water resistance D) High strength and durability
A) Asphalt shingle roofing B) Exposed timber beams C) Hidden structural supports D) Concrete foundations
A) Strengthening mortar B) Protecting and whitening walls C) Insulating foundations D) Waterproofing roofs
A) Waste reduction B) Use of locally sourced materials C) Reliance on non-renewable resources D) Energy efficiency
A) To improve water resistance B) To provide tensile strength C) To increase insulation D) To make the mixture lighter
A) To increase structural strength B) To reduce heating costs C) To prevent moisture buildup and rot D) To improve aesthetics
A) Fitting timbers precisely to irregular shapes B) Calculating the exact amount of timber needed C) Using a laser level for alignment D) A type of decorative timber carving
A) Fiberglass B) Spray foam C) Sheep's wool D) Asbestos
A) To provide insulation B) To act as a decorative element C) To connect the frame to the foundation D) To support the roof
A) Collecting rainwater for storage B) Controlling groundwater and drainage C) Providing irrigation for plants D) Draining sewage
A) Pine B) Spruce C) Fir D) Cedar
A) Is always cheaper B) Reduces environmental impact and waste C) Simplifies the construction process D) Guarantees higher quality
A) Using dark-colored materials throughout B) Orienting the building to maximize sunlight exposure C) Installing large windows on all sides D) Planting trees around the building
A) A type of raised foundation B) A foundation made entirely of concrete C) A shallow trench filled with soil D) A trench filled with rubble to provide drainage and support
A) To make the oven easier to clean B) To protect the oven structure from high temperatures C) To improve the oven's insulation D) To add a decorative element to the oven
A) Concrete nails B) Stainless steel or aluminum nails C) Drywall screws D) Iron nails |