ARCHITECTURE
-The art of Sheltering
-Must have practical functions to achieve
10 fundamental elements of architecture
1) STRUCTURE
*Post and Lintel
*Arch
*Cantilever
*Bearing Wall
*Skeleton Frame
*Post and Lintel
*Arch
*Cantilever
*Bearing Wall
*Skeleton Frame
2) BUILDING MATERIAL
*Stone
*Concrete
*Wood
*Steel
*Stone
*Concrete
*Wood
*Steel
3) LINE
4) REPETITION
5) BALANCE
*Same function as line, repetition and balance in paintings and sculptures
*Draws attention to specific area
4) REPETITION
5) BALANCE
*Same function as line, repetition and balance in paintings and sculptures
*Draws attention to specific area
6) SCALE
*Building's size
*Straightforward or deceptive
7) PROPORTION
*Relationship of individual elements to each other
8) CONTEXT
* Environment can be shaped to better suit the building's design
* Essential to the statement the architect is trying to convey with the building
9) SPACE
*Creates visual effects of building
10) CLIMATE
* Design accommodates natural surroundings
* Made more energy efficient