Veer Narmad South Gujarat University 2011-1st Sem B.Arch Architecture SD-6057 Climatology and Environmental Studies .- 1 ( ) - Question Paper
SD-6057
B. Arch I (Sem -1) Examination May/June - 2011 Climatology and Environmental Studies
Time : 2 Hours]
[Total Marks : 50
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Name of the Examination :
B. Arch. 1 (Sem -1)
Name of the Subject:
Climatology and Environmental Studies - ARC - 106
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(2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(3) Descriptive answers to be written point wise only.
(4) Support your answers with neat sketches wherever needed.
1 Fill in the blanks : 10
(1) _resources are inexhaustible resources which can be
generated within a given span of time.
(2) Usually, higher density materials have _high/low
conductivity.
(3) Air is a good_conductor/insulator of heat.
(4) Heat flows from _temperature to _temperature.
(5) More/Less daylight can be admitted in cold climates.
(6) _means cutting down of forests.
(7) About 75% of the earth's surface is covered by _
(8) Forests prevent soil erosion by binding soil particles in their _
(9) Black color is the_presence/absence of all wavelengths.
(10) The speed of light is approximately _km/s.
2 Write short notes on any two : 10
(1) Benefits of green architecture
(2) Principles of balanced ecosystem
(3) Concept of ecosystem.
3 Answer the following questions : (any two) 20
(1) Why do architects and planners need to understand the environment and ecosystem ? Discuss pointwise.
(2) What is LEED rating ? Explain its relevance in present context and its importance.
(3) What are the different types of shading devices ?
Explain briefly the strategy to place each of them.
4 Draw neat sketches : 10
(1) Heat exchange processes of a building
(2) Vernacular built form of wurm and humid climate.
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