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Architecture Class Notes

The document outlines fundamental concepts of architecture, including design elements, principles, materials, and styles. It details the design process from programming to construction administration, as well as building systems and environmental considerations like sustainability and energy efficiency. Additionally, it covers architectural history, drawing techniques, and relevant building codes and regulations.

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Architecture Class Notes

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## Architecture Class Notes

### Fundamental Concepts

* **Architecture:** The art and science of designing buildings and other


structures.

* **Elements of Architecture:** Line, form, space, light, texture, color.

* **Principles of Design:** Balance, rhythm, emphasis, proportion, scale, unity.

* **Building Materials:** Wood, steel, concrete, stone, glass, etc.

* **Structural Systems:** Load-bearing walls, frame structures, truss systems,


shell structures.

* **Architectural Styles:** Classical, Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance, Modern,


Postmodern, Contemporary.

### Design Process

1. **Programming:** Understanding the client's needs and defining the


project's goals.

2. **Schematic Design:** Developing initial design concepts, including floor


plans, elevations, and sections.

3. **Design Development:** Refining the design, addressing details like


materials, finishes, and construction methods.

4. **Construction Documents:** Creating detailed drawings and specifications


for construction.

5. **Construction Administration:** Overseeing the construction process to


ensure it aligns with the design.

### Building Systems


* **Structural Systems:** Foundation, walls, columns, beams, and roofs.

* **Mechanical Systems:** HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning),


plumbing, and fire protection.

* **Electrical Systems:** Lighting, power, and communication systems.

### Environmental Considerations

* **Sustainability:** Designing buildings to minimize environmental impact.

* **Energy Efficiency:** Using energy-efficient materials and systems.

* **Green Building:** Incorporating sustainable practices throughout the


design and construction process.

### Architectural History

* **Ancient Architecture:** Egyptian, Greek, Roman.

* **Medieval Architecture:** Romanesque, Gothic.

* **Renaissance Architecture:** Italian Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo.

* **Modern Architecture:** Art Nouveau, Art Deco, International Style,


Modernism, Postmodernism.

* **Contemporary Architecture:** Deconstructivism, Minimalism, Sustainable


Architecture.

### Architectural Drawing

* **Orthographic Projection:** Creating 2D drawings of a 3D object (plans,


elevations, sections).
* **Perspective Drawing:** Creating a 3D representation of a space.

* **Architectural Graphics:** Using lines, symbols, and text to convey design


information.

### Building Codes and Regulations

* **Building Codes:** A set of rules that govern the design and construction of
buildings.

* **Zoning Regulations:** Rules that govern the use of land and the types of
buildings that can be constructed in a specific area.

* **Fire Codes:** Regulations that address fire safety in buildings.

**Remember to add your own notes, sketches, and diagrams as you learn
more about architecture.**

**Would you like to focus on a specific topic within architecture, such as


architectural history, structural engineering, or sustainable design?**

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