Architecture Flashcards
What is the difference between an architect and a builder?
An architect designs a building
A builder physically builds a building
What is the definition of an architect?
An architect is a person who creates the plans for a building
What is a builder?
A person who uses hammers and nails to construct a building
They get their instructions from an architect
What are the requirements of a building?
It must have aesthetic value and it must be safe and strong
What is the function of a building?
To be safe and strong
What is aesthetic value?
How pleasing a building appears to the viewer
How pretty it is
What other things can architects be involved in?
Renovations and upgrades
They learn to save and recycle special buildings
Can an architect be considered an artist?
Yes
They can design buildings to express a particular emotion
What is the process of architecture?
They manipulate art elements to create a unified pleasing statement
What is the difference between a painting and a building?
A building has a function and must be designed with safety in mind
How do architects design buildings?
- Prepare quick sketches that show areas of function dictated by the client
- Use a process of design to draw and refine the form of the building
What is a façade?
The “face” of the building
What are the first things that we notice when we look at a building?
The elements that affect our senses
What are the sensory elements?
Line Shape Texture Colour Light and dark Space
What is the definition of line?
A continuous mark made by a tool
What are examples of lines?
Thick Thin Jagged Horizontal Vertical Curved
What does an architect use to make lines?
Structural materials
The shape of the actual building
What is the definition of a shape?
When two ends of a line meet
When a space is enclosed
What is a two-dimensional shape?
A shape that is drawn on a flat surface such as paper
What is a three-dimensional shape?
A shape that takes up real space and has volume
What do architectural drawings try to do?
Indicate what the proposed building will look like when it is completed (3D)
What is the definition of texture?
The look/ the feel of the surface
We can tell how a surface might feel with our eyes
How do architects create texture?
The use of materials
What is the definition of colour?
An element of our visual perception, which is related to how our eyes perceive light
How do architects add colour to buildings?
They use colour in the choice of materials used for a building, such as bricks or wood
Why do architects prefer not to paint the outside of a building?
It creates more need for maintenance, which is expensive
What materials create an earthy colour?
Brick, wood, stone and marble
What materials do architects use to add more colour to a building?
Paint, doors, windows, siding and trim
What is the definition of light and dark?
Relative perceptions of light
Why do architects use light and dark?
To create visual interest
How do architects add darkness to a building?
Architects choose particular shapes to create a sensation of depth
Why do particular shapes add darkness to a building?
Some shapes stick out, leaving others in shadow
What is the first definition of space?
Space is the relative position of one three-dimensional object to another
What is one of the most important considerations when building a structure?
Space. It must match the function of the building, which is the whole point of having a building
What do the dimensions of a room concern?
The number of people that will need to occupy the space
It must match the type of activity of that room
What is the second definition of space?
The location and size of the land that the structure will be built on
