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By Sara Hart

AIA/Architectural Record Continuing Education

Instructions

Read the article The House of the Future Has Arrived"
Complete the questions below, then fill in your answers .
Fill out and submit the AIA/CES education reporting form in the magazine or print the form to receive one AIA learning unit.
Questions:

LU: 1 HS: 1

1. The housing industry has not kept pace with other markets for all except
what reason?
a. no competition from abroad
b. lack of competition at home
c. use of time-honored practices
d. existing methods are cost-effective

2. Prefabrication methods include which?
a. panelized construction
b. window and door installations.
c. finish construction
d. plumbing systems

3. Where will medical care be delivered to aging baby boomers?
a. in retirement communities
b. in their home
c. in progressive-care facilities
d. in nursing homes

4. How are baby boomers different from previous generations?
a. they are less educated
b. they are more affluent
c. they are less assertive
d. they are more patient

5. The construction of a new home in the U.S. typically consists of what percent material costs?
a. 50%
b. 40%
c. 30%
d. 20%

6. What is the main drawback of the ERP organizational strategies?
a. they are more costly
b. they do not accommodate changes
c. they copy other industries
d. parts must be ordered in large quantities

7. The theory behind Chassis and Infill building systems is which?
a. the chassis and infill are completely independent of each other
b. all infill components are completely interchangeable
c. infill components can be replaced without disrupting the chassis
d. the chassis will determine the wall/floor assemblies

8. Which is an example of mass customization?
a. panelized construction
b. modular construction
c. Chassis and Infill
d. Just-in-Time

9. Which is not one of the three elements essential to mass customization?
a. preference engine
b. VirAps
c. production system
d. design engine

10. How will more responsive, sophisticated environments be created?
a. by skilled craft construction workers
b. by computer design programs
c. by architects designing for their clients
d. by integrating sensing and communication media in building

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