CHAPTER 1 - 3 Flashcards
A theory that offers new or proposed solutions to architectural problems and establishes new norms for practice.
Prescriptive Theory
This property of form refers to the hue, intensity, and tonal value of its surface.
Color
This theory by Mies van der Rohe, embodied in Crown Hall, focuses on space efficiency and minimalism, summed up by the phrase “Less is More.”
Universal Space Theory
This set of principles by Le Corbusier, including pilotis and horizontal windows, laid the foundation for modern architecture.
Five Points of Architecture
The process of gathering and analyzing relevant information and establishing goals for an architectural design.
Preparation
This term describes the location of a form relative to its environment or visual field.
Position
This theory emphasizes the spirit of place and how architecture should connect to its environment, introduced by Christian Norberg-Schulz.
Phenomenology
The surface characteristics of a form, which determine how it reflects or absorbs light.
Texture
The final stage in the design process, which assesses whether the implemented solution meets the design goals.
Reevaluation
The principle “form follows function” is central to this type of theory, focusing on the relationship between form and purpose.
Prescriptive Theory
These three attributes of architecture, as defined by Vitruvius, are essential for a successful design: firmness, utility, and beauty.
Firmitas, Utilitas, Venustas
This term refers to the configuration of a form’s surfaces and edges, which is its primary identifying characteristic.
Shape
This Greek word means “spectator” or “observer.”
Theoros
This theory focuses on analyzing and explaining existing architectural practices without prescribing new solutions.
Descriptive Theory
This term refers to the ability to explain architectural proportions, according to Vitruvius.
Theory
This step involves testing design alternatives and making modifications according to established goals.
Evaluation
The step in the design process where the best solution is implemented.
Action
This term refers to hypothesizing possible design solutions while considering constraints and opportunities.
Synthesis
The first stage of the design process, involving the identification of a problem and its context.
Initiation
The real dimensions of a form, including its length, width, and depth.
Size
A theory that critiques social, political, and cultural implications of architecture, focusing on how buildings reinforce or resist power structures.
Critical Theory
A design philosophy by Kenneth Frampton that calls for a critical response to local traditions rather than copying historical styles.
Critical Regionalism
