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Theory of Architecture

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Surya school of architecture Asst.prof .Ar.A.Sivaraman


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Surya school of architecture Asst.prof .Ar.A.Sivaraman

UNIT IINTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE AND MEANING IN ARCHITECTURE


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INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE AND MEANING IN ARCHITECTURE

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Definitions of Architecture- context for architecture as satisfying human

needs- functional, aesthetic and psychological architecture as a

discipline-


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Content:

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INTROducing the various functional aspects of architecture:site, structure, skin, services, use, circulation etc.


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INTROduction to the factors that lend meaningto architecture- architectural

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

ARCHITECTURE


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01THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE


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INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE AND

MEANING IN ARCHITECTUREContent:

Part-1:

Definitions of Architecture- context forarchitecture as satisfying human needs- functional,

aesthetic and psychological architecture

as a discipline-


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THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE

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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.


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MY VISION SAY


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context for architecture as satisfying human needs



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Physical Needs

Food, shelter,clothing

Emotional NeedsIntellectual needs

Education, scienceand government,


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NEEDS OF MAN

1.GENERAL INFLUENCES

As per GEORGE S. SALVAN words

religion and art

recreation



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ACTIVITIES OF MANDesire for PRESERVATION

Desire for Recognition

Desire for Response

Desire for Self-Expression

I.GENERAL INFLUENCES

prestige, pride and ambition, social status

love, friendship, and sociability



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NATURE

II. INFLUENCES OF NATURE

A. CLIMATE

B. TOPOGRAPHY

C. MATERIALS



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context for architecture as satisfying human needsIII. INFLUENCES OF man

1. SOCIAL CONDITIONS:

2. Man's Personality.

3. Man's Interests.

TV

movies

radio

periods

house church

factory



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'SMART HOUSES' OF THE FUTURE


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FUNCTIONal, aesthetic and psychological

Spatial SEQUENCE

spatial

FITthe kind of action



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NO Function

NO soul



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functional, aesthetic and psychological

Beauty

Appreciationof beauty

aisthetikos,

Mass & space

proportion

contrast

pattern

decoration

massing

symmetry

balance

Elements of aesthetics



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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 naturalenvironment 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.



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Architecture, a symbolic and intentional endeavour seems to reflect the

psychology of its designers regardless

of time,

culture andperhaps even species.

Space, form, and light are elements that are often incorporated either

purposefully of unconsciously foraesthetic or practical reasons but more

pointedly give creatures meaning, purpose and stability amidst an ever

changing physical universe of seeming chao



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ARCHITECTUREas a discipline-

The relationship of architecture to other fields and disciplines



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ARCHITECTUREas a discipline-

The relationship of architecture to other fields and disciplines


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INTROducing the various functional aspects of architecture:site, structure, skin, services, use, circulation etc.

unit-1 theory of architecture

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