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Theory of Architecture

Architecture is both an art and a science. It involves the design and construction of buildings and other physical structures. Architecture begins where engineering ends, focusing on elements of beauty, aesthetics, human interaction and spatial experience. The key elements of architecture include space, structure, enclosure, movement and the accommodation of a building program within its surrounding context and site-specific conditions.

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Theory of Architecture

Architecture is both an art and a science. It involves the design and construction of buildings and other physical structures. Architecture begins where engineering ends, focusing on elements of beauty, aesthetics, human interaction and spatial experience. The key elements of architecture include space, structure, enclosure, movement and the accommodation of a building program within its surrounding context and site-specific conditions.

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 Delight/ Beauty Architecture

Artheo Reviewer What is architecture based  It came from a Greek


Walter Groupies by Dk Ching? A visual words archi means
dictionary of architecture. “first,original” and tect
 Architecture begins where means “ability to put things
engineer ends.  The art and science of together”.
Architecture designing and constructing  Process that we
buildings. instinctively recognize as
Functional the genius of growth and
Structurally Sound Art creation.
 It is the product or result of  Gives form to the invisible
Beautiful architectural work. pulses and rhythm of life.
Engineering Sanskrit root of
Science
Functional architecture
 The style or method of
Structurally Sound building. :Arts
 Characteristic of a people
Economical  Everything in its right place
or time.
Theories in architecture
Designing
3 points in Architecture  Analysis of a set of facts in
 Profession of designing
relation to one another
Firmitas buildings and other
 Beliefs,policy, and proced-
habitable environments.
 Firmness/Durability ure proposed or followed
Construct
as a basis of action.
Utilitas  Conscious act of forming
 An ideal or set of
things
 Commodity/Utility facts,principles,circumstan
Resulting in unifying and
ces of a body of fact in
Venustas coherent.
science or art.
 A plausible or scientifically  A combination of  Path configuration and
accepted general principle various thoughts access.
or body of principles Architecture system  Sequence of spaces
offered to explain  The architecture of  Light view, touch,
phenomenon. space, structure, hearing and smell.
enclosure experienced
Forms/types of theory
through movements,
Descriptive space-time achieved by Technology
means of technology
 Explain phenomenons  Environmental protection
accommodating a
or events and comfort
program compatible
 Health, safety and
Prescriptive with its context.
welfare
 Prescribles bases and  Durability
guidelines Architecture: Space,
Accommodation: Program
Critical Structure and enclosure
 User requirements,
 Relationship between  Qualities of needs and aspirations.
architecture and society shape,color,texture,scal  Socio-cultural factor
e,proportion  Economic programs
Essence and composition
 Qualities of surfaces  Legal restrains
 Collection of edges,and openings.  Historical tradition and
thoughts,views,ideas  Organizational precedents
 Organized by theme or patterns,relationships,hi
topic erachy. Compatibility: Context
 Evolution of thoughts  Climate; Sun, wind,
Movement and space-
 There is no grand time temperature,
theory or unified theory precipitation
of architecture.  Approach and entry
 Geography:Soil,
topography, vegetation,
water
 Sensory,Cultural
characteristics of the
place

Examples of buildings
Burj al-arab
Opera house
Taj mahal
Kuala lumpur mal

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