theory of architecture

ByAr.Rajiv Kumar.P.S

UNIT IINTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE AND MEANING IN ARCHITECTURE

Content:

Part-1:

Definitions of Architecture- context for architecture as satisfying human

needs- functional, aesthetic and psychological –architecture as a discipline-



Content:

Part-2:INTROINTROducing the various functional aspects of architecture:

site, structure, skin, services, use, circulation etc.



Content:

Part-3

INTROduction to the factors that lend meaning to architecture- architectural

expression and $ymbolism- CHARacter and style- movements, philosophies, ideologies and theories- MEANING AND INTERPRETATION OF ARCHITECTURE


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INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE AND

MEANING IN ARCHITECTUREContent:


THEORY OF ARCHITECTUREUNIT I

Definitions of ARCHITECTURE

1. Originated from the Greek word Architekton

2. Archi – great tekton – builder

3. Architecture is the art and science of

building

4. It is the conscious creation of utilitarian

spaces with the deliberate use of material

5. Architecture should be technically efficient

and aesthetically pleasing.




MY VISION SAY


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THEORY OF ARCHITECTUREUNIT I context for architecture as satisfying human needs



NEEDS OF MANNEEDS OF MAN

1.G1.GENERAL INFLUENCESENERAL INFLUENCES

As per GEORGE S. SALVAN wordsGEORGE S. SALVAN words

religion and artrecreation



ACTIVITIES OF MAN OF MANDesire for PPRESRESERVATION

Desire for Recognition

Desire for Response

Desire for Self-Expression

I.GENERAL INFLUENCES

prestige, pride and ambition, social status

love, friendship, and sociability



NATURE

II. INFLUENCES OF NATURE

A. CLIMATE

B. TOPOGRAPHY

C. MATERIALS



III. INFLUENCES OF man1. SOCIAL CONDITIONS:

2. Man's Personality.

3. Man's Interests.

TV

movies

radioperiods

house church

factory



'SMART HOUSES' OF THE FUTURE


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FUNCTIONFUNCTIONal, aesthetic and psychological

SpatialSpatial SEQUENCE SEQUENCEspatialspatial FIT FIT

intended purposea factor dependent upon another or other

factors

role.

the

kind

of a

ction

the kind of action




NONO Function FunctionNONO soul soul



functional, aesthetic and psychological

BeBeauty auty AppAppreciationreciation of beautyof beauty

beautiful or pleasing appearance

nature and expression of beauty

nature and expression of beauty

aisthetikos,

Mass & space

proportion

contrast

pattern

decoration

massing

symmetrybalance

Elements of aesthetics




expression of cultural pride,

societal passion, or national

esteem

mood and productivity

Play with human mind

Space, form, and light

affect health and wellbeing




Physical structure has a significant effect on human behavior. As humans find themselves spending more time enclosed within the walls of structure, it becomes valuable to design structures integrating features of the natural environment and structural landscape features into the human-made environment (Joye, 2007).

Research suggests the design of residential and commercial space has pervasive effects on its inhabitants and is an important consideration in architectural design.




Architecture, a symbolic and intentional endeavour seems to reflect the psychology of its designers regardless

of time, culture and perhaps even species.

Space, form, and light are elements that are often incorporated either purposefully of unconsciously for aesthetic or practical reasons but more pointedly give creatures meaning, purpose and stability amidst an ever changing physical universe of seeming chao



ARCHITECTURE as a discipline-

The relationship of architecture to other fields and disciplines


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Content:

Part-2:INTROINTROducing the various functional aspects of architecture:

site, structure, skin, services, use, circulation etc.

theory of architecture

Design