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Studio I test 2

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Relates to the ornamentation of a structure with color, line, texture, and pattern.
Decorative Design
Elements of design
color
line
texture
space
light
shape and mass
pattern
Principles of design
harmony
emphasis
balance
rhythm
scale and proportion
three primary orders of columns in order
Doric
Ionic
Corinthian
Three primary colors
red
blue
yellow
A door that is divided horizontally
Dutch Door
A timeline or schedule that charts the process of building or remodeling a structure
Critical path
Construction drawings and a set of written specifications defining the quality of materials and craftsmanship for a project.
Contract Document
Documents that are critical to the designer and define the location of walls, doors, windows, and other built-in-components.
Floor plan
Drawing of a wall
Elevation
A window that opens in or put from hinges on the side.
Casements
Cut through elevations of a building indicating framing, constructions, and often built-in cabinets.
Section
The perimeter wall in steel construction that may not be load bearing.
Curtain wall
The arrangement, type, and design, of openings in a wall or building.
Fenestration
Single or double hung windows
Sash windows
Used to maintain human comfort by controlling temperature and regulating humidity, air quality and air movement throughout a space.
HVAC system
The exchange of air inside a room.
Ventilation
Doors made with panes of glass in a regular pattern.
French door
System for bringing water into a building, heating water, delivering water, and removing water from a building.
Plumbing
How sound is measured
Decibels
The most common laws that relate to the designs of interiors.
ADA, FHA, and OSHA
Relates to the size and shape of an object in the material in which the design is an integral part of the structure wall.
Structural Design
Type of American architecture up to the year 1776.
Colonial
Building with temple style pediment on a gable front roof supported by columns.
Greek Revival
Style of architecture adopted by many Americans towns.
Italianate
Type of roof that disguises the upper floor of a building.
Mansard
The most popular design for homes to date.
Colonial Revival
Architectural style characterized by natural forms and structures.
Art Nouveau
Average kitchen counter top height
36"
Average dining room table
between 27"-30"
Average dining room table chair height
18"
Luminaire
Another term for light fixture.
Lamp
Proper term for light bulb.
Lumens
Amount of light emitted by a light source.
Foot candles
How much light falls on a surface.
Candle power
Measures the intensity of light in a specific direction.
Color Rendering Index
How colors appear under a given light source.
Wattage
The rate at which electrical energy is changed into some other form of power.
Voltage
It is measured in units called volts.
Single Pole Switch
operates a luminaire or group of luminaires from one location.
Three-Way Switch
Operated a luminaire from two locations.
Dimmer
Control that varies the output of the light source by reducing the voltage or current to the lamp.
General - Ambient
radiates comfortable level of brightness
Task
helps perform specific tasks Ex. under cabinet in kitchen, portable table lamp.
Focal-Accent
creates drama in room Ex. Art work, fireplace, pictures.
Mortise and tenon
hole joins with a piece that has a projections piece. This forms a strong joint used particularly where arms and legs join the frame.
Dowel
Rounded pegs are joined and glued into corresponding holes. The strength of this design relies on the strength of the.
Miter
Edges are cut at a 45-degree angle and must have a supportive strip straddling the joint to be strong.
Dovetail
Semi triangular or fan-shaped protrusions fit into notches of the same size and shape. This type of joint secures drawer fronts and sashes.
Tongue and Groove
joint is similar to the mortis and tenon point but runs the entire length of the joint.
Rabbeted or rebated
One edge has a groove cut the entire width to accommodate a straight edged piece.
Butt joint
This type of joint is not used for fine furniture. The joints are merely glued or screwed together. It is sometimes found on inexpensive furniture, but it must have cross-supports or corner blocks to reinforce it.
Blocking
Corner blocks or hidden blocks of wood help to reinforce joints such as those at table or chair legs.
lawson sofa
a sofa with armrest lower than back support
tuxedo sofa
completely upholstered piece with armrests the same height as the back
chaise longue
accommodates one person and is a cross between a sofa and a chair plus ottoman
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