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AIA/Architectural Record Continuing Education

Instructions

• Read the article "Color & Texture"
• 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:

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1. Spectrally selective glass generally has a light-to-solar-gain ratio (LSG) of:
a. .25
b. .40
c. 0.75
d. 1.25 or higher

2. Porcelain tile generally achieves its hardness through use of:
a. engineered polymers
b. kiln firing at 980 degrees
c. kaolin and feldspar
d. cementitious additives

3. Gensler has sought inspiration for design in:
a. a study of butterflies
b. ocean and air currents
c. both of the above
d. neither of the above

4. The Material ConneXion says new designs are being created through all but which of the following:
a. pearlescence
b. flourescence
c. iridescence
d. interference

5. Churches of the 1970s, Lewis Dominy says, were characterized by:
a. orange colors
b. a predominance of avocado refrigerators
c. undersized naves
d. the absence of pews

6. A distinctive feature of the new Minneapolis Target headquarters is:
a. faux limestone balustrades
b. LED lighting
c. its titanium exterior
d. Asian marble cladding

7. A new UV line of flooring takes its name from its resistance to ultraviolet rays.
a. true
b. false

8. The two most popular colors of cultured stone are:
a. Berkshire Limestone and Sierra Nevada Redstone
b. Sangre de Christo Red and Sassuolo Marble
c. Colors that don’t exist in nature
d. Litho Gray and Allegheny Ash

9. Generally speaking, aggressiveness is associated with what color?
a. red
b. pink
c. black
d. yellow

10. Ceramic and porcelain tiles are very similar in density.
a. true
b. false

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