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Architecture English BOOK 2

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English for Architects

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Architecture Virginia Evans Jenny Dooley Dave Cook, aia Aas Express Publishing rE Scope and Sequence Function Reading context ‘Vocabulary Job listing artistic, attention to detail, computer savvy, creative, jan Architect dedicated, enthusiastic, hardworking, logical, organized, loutside the box, patient, persistent 2 [People in [Article [acoustic engineer, architect, building surveyor, client, Estimating time [Architecture lconsultant, contractor, electrical engineer frm, }geotechnical surveyor, land surveyor, landscape architect, mechanical engineer, self-employed, structural engineer (Giving examples 5 |Scale Textbook (design, express, fraction, full-size scale, hundredth, one-|Admitting chapter t0- (13), percent, proportion ratio, scale system, space, to scale| confusion 4 |Sketches [Webpage ‘abstract, analytical sketch, component, conceptual [Offering sketch, draw, in detail, observational sketch, pen, pencil, |constructive preliminary, rough, sketch criticism 5 [Perspective |Guide [constructed perspective, converge, horizon, horizontal) identifying lane, line of view, perspective, sketch perspective, two-| differences Point perspective, vanishing point, vertical plane, viewpoint| © [Orientation [Email ace, heat gain, natural ight, orientation, placement, position, Asking for prevailing wind, rise, set, shadow, site, solarheat gain __| clarification 7 [Concept [Advertisement brief, concept, develop, discuss, factor, function, goal, _ [Asking for more idea, impression, interview, purpose, specification, take |detail into consideration, vision 8 |Site Survey | Email |access, adjacent, climate, existing, figure ground study, |Expressing a. and Analysis historical tracing, locality, mapping, measure, serial | concern vision, site analysis, site survey, temperature [Design Memo ‘apply, building occupancy classification, building permit, [Giving good news Factors [code, easement, floor-area-ratio, frontage, impervious surface, law, ordinance, regulation, septic analysis, [setback, zoning 10 |Design Pamphlet Idesign, drainage, exterior, form, heating, interior, Introducing oneself] Elements landscaping, layout, lighting, materiality, route, ventilation} on the phone Letter appliance, budget, cabinet, cost estimate, detail [Asking for advice Jdevelopment, determine, finalize, floor plan, furnishing, HVAC system, insulation, modeling, plumbing fixture (construction, curtain wall, foundation, framework, Providing {framework construction, load bearing wall, openit reassurance pile-driven foundation, roof, slab-on-grade, solid construction, structure, support bid, break ground, construction documents, contract, [Stating a lexcavation, finishing, framing, grade, inspection, preference installation, phase, plumbing, walk-through, wiring [assemble, element, housing unit, mit, mass produced, |Listing pros and off-site, on-site, option, prefabricated, preformed, quality |cons jcontrol, transport, uniform 15 [Finished [Build sheet cladding, cornice, door schedule, drop celling finish, [Confirming Building frame, interior finishing, partition, remarks, siding, tm, information |window schedule Table of Contents Unit 1 - Qualities of an Architect .. Unit 2 - People in Architecture Unit 3-Scale ........ Unit 4- Sketches .... Unit 5 - Perspective Unit 6 - Orientation Unit 7 - Concept Unit 8 - Site Survey and Analysis ............ Unit 9 - Design Factors Unit 10 - Design Elements Unit 14 - Detail Development Unit 12 - Elements of Construction Unit 13 - Construction Process Unit 14 - Prefabrication Unit 15 - Finished Building .................. Glossary 20 22 26 28 30 82 +284 Qual Get ready! @ Before you read the passage, talk about these questions. 11 What are some of the qualities, of a good architect? 2 Why must an architect be both artistic and logical? (coe ‘ _— RHODES JOB LISTINGS Perera eu ote: Janvary 14 Reply to: jobs @curtis-burke.com Ps aad ‘A local architecture partnership is looking for a creativ dedicated architect. We are seeking a candidate with experience designing residences. We want to work with someone who is enthusiastic about home design! Experience with custom home bulging is @ plus, but not necessary. The ideal candidate will be hardworking an computer savy. Up-to-date knowledge of drafting software is essential. A qualified candidate will have a working knowledge of design trends. Our partnership creates custom homes for clients in the southwest area. Candidates should be persistent, organized, and patient with our clients. Attention to detail is a must. Many of our clients have unconventional Visions for their homes. Architects must be artistic and fable to think outside the box. They must also think of logical solutions to design problems. Please send résumés and cover letters to the above eral ‘address. You can also send a hard copy by mail. Please Visit our website for further contact information. ies of an Architect Reading @ Read the job listing. Then, choose the correct answers. 1 What does the architecture partnership do? A educate architects about new drafting software B build custom homes with unconventional designs cultivate enthusiasm for home design D hold training on current trends in architecture 2 Which is NOT required of applicants? A. experience building custom homes B_ knowledge of current drafting software € ability to implement both artistic and logical solutions functional understanding of design trends 3. According to the listing, why should architects be able to think outside the box? ‘A. because of the particular region that the ‘company works in B_ because they need patience to handle clients. © because the company places emphasis on dedication D because clients have unconventional design ideas Vocabulary © Match the words and phrases (1-8) with the definitions (A-H). 1 __ logical 5 __ patient 2 _ artistic 6 __ computer savy 3 organized 7 __ outside the box 4 dedicated 8 __ attention to detail A skilled with planning and arranging in an orderly manner B_ having a strong aesthetic sense © committed to an idea or purpose D_ able to solve problems rationally E ‘educated and skilled in the use of current technology able to handle situations calmly and without rushing G ability to identify and appreciate small aspects of the overall whole H_ done in an atypical or unconventional way m7 SE Oe @ Read the sentence pairs. Choose which word best fits each blank. 1 creative / persistent AA B person will not give up easily. People come up with unique ideas. 2 hardworking / enthusiastic A B © G@ Listen and read the job li people put a lot of effort into their work, people are very passionate about what they do. ing again. What should candidates be able to do when confronted with design problems? Listening © & Listen to a conversation between an interviewer and an applicant. Mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F). 1 __ The man gives an example of his creative problem-solving skills 2 __ Theman thinks artistic people are typically the most organized 3 __ The woman offers the man the architect position. @ @ Listen again and complete the conversation. Interviewer: Applicant: Interviewer: Applicant: Interviewer: Applicant: Let's get started. First off, we're looking for someone who can use the new dratting software. (~) Are you pretty 4 2 Yes. 2 with all the latest design software. Great. And would you say you're a3 thinker? Yeah, | try to 4 as much as possible. Could you give me an example of a time you solved ‘a problem creatively? Well, my olient’s kitchen was small, but she wanted lots of counter space. So, 15 ‘a drop-leat kitchen island, Fantastic. And what makes you the ideal candidate for our firm? Well | try to be both creative and logical. I'm also very organized A lot of artistic people 6 Speaking © With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 7. Then, switch roles. We're looking for... - ‘Student A: You are an interviewer. Talk to Student B about: + qualities you are looking for ina candidate ‘+ his or her qualities ‘+ whether or not he or she is a good fit for the job Student B: You are a job applicant. Talk to Student A about ‘your qualities as an employee. Writing © Use the conversation from Task 8 to fill out the interview Ly Cuftis-Burke vias Applicant Name: | LT i Qualities: _ Do you plan to hire the applicant? Y/N Why or why not? | People in Architecture Get ready! @ Before you read the passage, talk about these questions. 1. What are some of the different careers in architecture? 2. What other building professionals do architects work with? "Are you planning on a career in architecture? If so, you probably want to be an architect, but some students don’t understand the diversity of this field. Whether self-employed or with a firm, architects depend on relationships with other professionals. They interact daily with clients, surveyors, contractors, and consultants. Before any construction can begin, architects work with | surveyors. For new construction, land surveyors and geotechnical surveyors usually assess the site first. Building surveyors are often called in to assess existing structures, Many engineers contribute to the project before and during construction. Structural engineers work with the architect to ensure the building's structural integrity. Electrical engineers and mechanical engineers design the building's utilities. Acoustic engineers handle noise reduction. This is especially important in apartment buildings. ‘Specialists allow architects to focus on what they do best. Some architects have specialties of their own, ike landscape architects. No single person can become an expert in every field. Architectural teams work together to make building designs a realty. Reading @ Read the article. Then, choose the correct answers. 1. What is the purpose of the article? A to review the benefits of internship at architectural firms B to explain how technology has changed 4) architectural careers © to describe different kinds of people that architects work with D to compare modern architectural careers with those of the past 2. Which job is NOT completed by an enginger? ‘A. assessing the construction site B designing the building's utilities © ensuring the building's structural integrity D_ handling noise reduction 3 Which professional's work is especially important when building apartments? A building surveyor acoustic engineer B structural engineer _D landscape architect Vocabulary © Match the words and phrases (1-8) with the definitions (A-H). firm self-employed building surveyor structural engineer mechanical engineer 1 5 2 _ client 6 3 contractor 7 4 consultant 8 ‘A. working for oneself rather than an employer B a business involving the partnership of two or more people © person who designs a building's heating and ventilation systems D_ person or company responsible for the physical construction of a building E a person who measures and draws the existing landscape and buildings F a person responsible for making sure the building is safe G a person or entity for whom a job is performed H_ an expert who provides professional advice _—_— eeF—s‘“—hicnenrCrCrCrCOCOC O write a word or phrase that is similar in meaning to the Speaking underlined part. © With a partner, act out the 1 Lauren is studying to be a person who plans and designs roles below based on Task 7. buildings. ah Then, switch roles. 2 After primary construction was finished, the company hired a -a_ds___e ar_i__t Have you heard 3. In apartment buildings, it’s especially important to have a I talked to. person who specializes in noise reduction. We'll be ready... _o.s ener 4 Te cane hired a new person who determines the ‘Student A: You eve an architect. ries of aproperty. an __ ay doundaries of a prot an Mee, Talk to Student B about: 5 James used © be a person who designs a building’s electrical + proDheas on ar rah teatinal systems. _le_t__c__ e- proeot , the person who assesses the earth at 6 if i one is unstable, the person whc th ‘© whom you have and have asite will discover it tot hed frony el iu g___ec_ y ‘when you willbe ready to proceed with the project @ &@ Listen and read the article again. Who do architects work with before construction begins? Student B: You are an architect. Talk to Student A about progress. Listening on a project. © G Listen to a conversation between two architects. Mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F). Writing 1 __ The contractor requested clarification about the revisions. oO Use the conversation from 2 __ The structural engineer is still going over the plans. Task 8 to fill out the progress 3. __ Thearchitects will order materials right away. update for the client. @ @ Listen again and complete the conversation. Architect 1: Hey, Josie. Have you heard back from the 1 for the Anderson project? Architect 2: Not yet, Mark. Not since we sent him the 2___ Architect 1: That's not good. | wonder what's taking so long? Architect 2: | don't know. Have you been in touch with the i engineers? | Hi Tina, Architect 1: | talked to the electrical engineer and the 8 I id ef icrese uncle on They're all ready to go. | - Architect 2: What about the 4 gr emoreee: Architect 1: She's stil going over the plans. She said she'd © ———— bythe endl ot mie Week We are currently waiting for . Architect 2: How long do you think i'l be before we can begin | construction? Construction: Architect 1: | think 6 sometime in the | Let me know it you have any questions. | next two weeks. | Mark Scale Get ready! @ Before you read the passage, talk about these questions. Reading y @ Read the textbook chapter. Then, choose the correct answers. 1 What is the importance of scale? 2 Why do architects express designs. at different scale ratios? 1 What is the passage mainly about? ‘A how technology has changed scale drawing B_ why architects draw building plans to scale siipfisficl ml uataalichu il © who architects draw scale renderings for D_ when to do particular types of scale drawings According to the chapter, what is wrong with a fifty percent scale? A tis usually much too large. B Itcan only be used for detail models. tis inconsistent with the rest of the scale system. It does not account for variations in building size, Which is NOT an idea mentioned in the passage? ‘A. Scale helps people understand the dimensions of a space. B A one-to-one rato is too large to be practical for drawings. C Different scales are appropriate for different drawings. D Architects use different scale ratios than other professionals. Peon ae Drawing to scale is an | Wocabulary essential part of architectural | @) match the words and phrases (1-8) plans. Appropriate scale helps definitions (A-H). us understand the dimensions of a space. When architects design buildings, they must take scale into account. 1 _ ratio 5 __ space Note: Casual viewers often need visual references to | | 2 _ design 6 _ toscale understand the scale system. Features like people and | 3_ fraction 7 -hundreath furniture provide a sense of proportion. 4 express 8 __ scale system ‘Architects express designs in different scales depending con the size. Sometimes they create detalled models of ‘small areas at full-size scale. For drawings, 2 one-to-one (1:1) ratio is far too large. Even at fifty percent, this is | | usually a problem. ‘The sizes of buildings, rooms, and construction sites vary greatly, but all the drawings need to be about the same to represent something in a certain way size, That's why different areas require different ratios. arta of enqveating wisondtip between Details typically appear on a 1:8 scale. For a large building, aeoniniea uate a one-hundredth scale drawing might be appropriate. t a fraction of the size. For twee of 100 or 250 omen H to conve of andere lars someting 3¢, ratios of 1: > an area within an architectural plan, such as a room ‘a numerical representation of part of a whole done proportionately to the size of the real object relationship between two quantities mmooo one of one hundred equal parts of a whole eee EE Fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases from the word bank. word ~~ one-to- proportion -hundredth percent — full-size scale For the client renderings, we reduced the size by twenty 2 Bridgette constructed a model at 3. The student's drawing was slightly out of aa five ratio is common for construction details. 5 The architect drew the plans using a one scale, © G Listen and read the textbook chapter again. Why should drawings sometimes include features like people and furniture? Listening © G@ Listen to a conversation between an architect and a client. Mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F). 1 __ The woman is dissatisfied with the sketches she received. 2 __ The woman requests a scale drawing of the building layout. 3. __ The man is going to draw a staircase with additional details. @ @ Listen again and complete the conversation. Architect: Well, ike I said in my email, I'l be doing some more formal renderings 1 OS Client: Okay, I'm 2 about all the different scale drawings. Why do you have to do more than one? Architect: Well, we draw things at different scale 3 to show different things. Client: Like what? Architect: For instance, we're going to 4 the building layout in a one-to-one hundred scale. That way, we can ‘see the plans for the whole house. Client: Ifit shows everything, what do we need the others for? Architect: You need to see some areas up close. For example, we'll do a drawing of the main staircase at a 6. - - scale. Client: 6 - So you use a different ratio to show ‘more or less detail. Speaking © With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 7. Then, switch roles. TES eb Like I said ... /'m alittle confused ... For instance Student A: You are an architect. Talk to Student B about: ‘+ what scale drawings you plan to do ‘© why you use different scales ‘which features you will show with different scales Student B: You are a client. Talk to Student A about scale drawings he or she plans to do. Writing © Use the conversation from Task 8 to fill out the order form for scale drawings. Wolfsburg Architecture Client Name: ‘Type of Drawing _|Building/Detail Construction | Mainstairs | 1:5

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