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DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURE
MODULE II

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND LANDSCAPING

4 hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1

You should have the following for this examination:

Drawing paper size A3;
Printing papers size A3;
Drawing instruments;
Computer with CADD software.
B.
This paper consists ofEIGHT questions in TWO sections; A and
A and THREE questions from section
-~~A nswe r FIVE questions choosing TWO questions from section
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B in the answer booklet provided.

All questions carry equal marks.
Maximum marks f9r ... each part of a questi
on are as indicated.
Candidates should answer the questions in English.

This paper consists of 7 printed pages.

Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that

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Wi1h t\1c :ud o{ c:.ketc, ••

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(i,) tran~p\anting spade~
(1i1) bow rake: (10 marks)

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Outhne four roles of an env,ronmen (6 marks)
(a)

With the aid of sketches, describe the following types of fences:

(b)

(i) lattice fence; (6 marks)

(ii) picket fence.
(4 marks)
(c) State four factors to consider in the selection of trees for landscaping.
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(d) Describe the following types of cold water supply systems:

(i) direct water supply system;

(ii) indirect water supply system. (4 marks)

3. Describe the following categories of .buildings: ,:::;

(a)
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(i) commercial buildings;
(ii) domestic buildings;
(iii) public buildings. (6 marks)

(b) IJlustrate the following symbols of electn·cal features:

(i) fluorescent;
(ii) wall incandescent·'
(iii) disconnect switch·
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(iv) ground connection.
(4 marks)

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Answer THREE questions from this section.

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are, draw the following structural details to a scale Dt: 1:
10:
(a) strop foundation detail·
(10 marks)
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(b) internal beam detail·,

(c)
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edge beam detail. (5 marks)

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following spaces:
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(b) 2 No. bedrooms;

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(d) typical hipped roof;

(e) dimensions ..

Print the drawing to a scale of 1:100 on anA3 paper.

(20 marks)
6, Using CADD software and drawing No. 02, draft the
floor plan to include the following:

(a) 200 mm thick walling;

(b) doors and windows;
(c) furniture layout;
(d) sanitary fitting;
(e) dimensions.

Print the drawing on an A3 paper to a scale of 1: 100.

(20 marks)

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DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTUR

MODULE II .
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D LANDSCAPING
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AN

4 hours

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDA
this examination:
You should have the following for
Answer booklet;
Drawing paper size A3;
Printing paper size A3;
Drawing instruments;
Computer with CADD software;
Compact disk (CD). B.
questions in TWO sections; A and
-~ is paper consists ofEIGHT section A and TWO question from section B.
wer FIV E questions cho osing TWO questions from
Ans
All questions carry equal marks.
a question are indicated
Maximum marks for each part of
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stions in English.

pages.
This paper consists of 6 printed
stion paper to ascertain that all
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land.<eeping.

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ing grass lawns in landscaping.
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~~ !I'm functions of grass lawns in architectural
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project
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State four reasons for .
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(I) prurun· •
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(II) lopping she:i.s.
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(iii) entrance, driveway and u two car parkfog;
(iv) proposed soil and waste water drainage to the existing sewer line;
WalkWay.

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(20 marks)

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double bed . ai:e, draw the master bedroom in drawing 1 w1 a w·1t-m
with bedside tables. Plot the following on A3 paper:
(i)
(ii) a floor plan of the bedroom to a scale of 1:50.
a perspe f •
c ive image of the interior of the bedroom.

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concrete strip foundation;

concrete ground floor-
stone masonry wall; '
steel casement window·
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timber wall plate at 2700 floor level;
pre-painted metal roofing sheets on timber truss.

Plot the section on A3 paper at a scale of 1:20.

(20 marks)

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and circulation. Design a site plan with the following proposals:

l (i)
(ii)
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a driveway;

I (iii) a pedestrian walkway.

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THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

I DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURE
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MODULE II

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND LANDSCAPING

4 hours

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

You should have the following for this examination:

Drawing paper size A3;
Printing paper size A3;
Drawing instrurnents; .
>J Computer with CADD software.
~r'This paper consists of EIGIJT questions in TWO sections; A and B.
Answer FIVE questions choosing TWO questions from section A and THREE; questions
from section B in the answer booklet provided.
All questions carry equal marks.
Maximum marks for each part of a question are indicated.
Candidates should answer the questions in English.

This paper consists of 8 printed pagesa

Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all

pages are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing.

© 2018 The Kenya National Examinations Cozmcil

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landscaping:
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mulching:
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location of a septic tank during (8ng.

site planni marks)
Outline four factors that influence the

r Explain the inllncnce of the type of soil

on a site for an architectural project. (6 ma
rks)

team:
members of an architectural design
Outline the role of each of the following
2. (a)

(i) client; (6 marks)

(ii) quantity surveyor.

each of • ma
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the follow • n archite ' dscapi•ng plan:
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Using sketches , ,
·11 ustrate ,
(b)
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(i) cm ng bone paving pattem~
(ii)
cluster of deciduous trees· ., ""
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A 250 x 250 mm re column with 4Y 12 main bars and Y8 lateral
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kitchen measurmg
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(i) work top with base cabinets;
(ii) a double bowl drainer sink·
(iji). a fridge; '
{iv) .i<l cooker;
(v)- overhead cabinets.
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