Answers June 2011

ArchiQuiz

1. The Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris is representative of what architectural style? Extra credit: The cathedral was among the first building in the world to use arched exterior supports to hold up its massive walls; what are those called? Answer: The architectural style of Notre Dame is French Gothic and the arched exterior supports are called flying buttresses.

2. How many points does it take to get LEED Gold designation? How many of those points can come from the Innovation in Design category? Answer: LEED Gold designation is awarded for achieving 60 to 79 points, 6 of which can come from the Innovation in Design category.

3. Masonry that holds together without the use of mortar or other adhesive is called what? What is each row of bricks in a wall called? Answer: Masonry that holds together by itself is called “dry set” masonry. Each row of bricks is called a course.

4. Sheer concrete walls on tall buildings or underground structures are often built by pouring concrete into plywood forms that continuously and slowly move upwards as the concrete hardens at the bottom. What is type of construction called? Answer: Slipform.