How Buildings Work

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HOW BUILDINGS WORK?

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What do architects design?

Structures or Spaces?


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TECTONICS

(Physics of space)

STRUCTURE

- Tectonic/divided;

- Non-tectonic

- Monolithic/Layered


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TECTONICS

(Physics of space)

STRUCTURE

- Tectonic/divided;

- Non-tectonic


- Hierarchical/Chaotic


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TECTONICS

(Physics of space)

STRUCTURE

- Tectonic/divided;

- Non-tectonic



- Directional/Non-dir-

ectional

FIGURATION

- Geometrical

. Concrete

. Abstract


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TECTONICS

(Physics of space)

STRUCTURE

- Tectonic/divided;

- Non-tectonic




ectional

FIGURATION

- Geometrical

. Concrete

. Abstract

- Mathematical


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TECTONICS

(Physics of space)

STRUCTURE

- Tectonic/divided;

- Non-tectonic




ectional

FIGURATION

- Geometrical

. Concrete

. Abstract

- Mathematical

- Organic


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TECTONICS

(Physics of space)

STRUCTURE

- Tectonic/divided;

- Non-tectonic




ectional

FIGURATION

- Geometrical

. Concrete

. Abstract

- Mathematical

- Organic

DIMENSIONS

- Scale

. Broadness

. Narrowness

. Tallness

. Depth


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TECTONICS

(Physics of space)

STRUCTURE

- Tectonic/divided;

- Non-tectonic




ectional

FIGURATION

- Geometrical

. Concrete

. Abstract

- Mathematical

- Organic

DIMENSIONS

- Scale

. Broadness

. Narrowness

. Tallness

. Depth

MATERIALS

- Massiveness

- Lightness

- Heaviness

- Hardness

- Softness

- Compactness

- Transparency

BOUNDARIES

- Surface

. Flat

. Sculptured/plastic

- Opaque/Transparent


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SPACE

(Physiology of Perception)

VISION

- Light quality

- Colour

TEXTURE

- Rough

- Smooth

- Fibrous

ODOROUS

- Pleasant

- neutral

SOUND

- Hot

- Cold

- Dry

- Humid

ENVIRONMENT

- Silence

- Calmness

- Noise

- Echo

- Harsh

- Soft

- Movement

SENSE OF TIME


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SPACE

(Physiology of Perception)

VISION - Light quality- Colour

TEXTURE - Rough- Smooth

- Fibrous

ODOROUS - Pleasant- neutral

SOUND

- Hot

- Cold

- Dry

- Humid

ENVIRONMENT

- Silence- Calmness

- Noise

- Echo

- Harsh

- Soft

- MovementSENSE OF TIME

TECTONICS

(Physics of space)

STRUCTURE

- Tectonic/divided;- Non-tectonic




ectional

FIGURATION

- Geometrical

. Concrete

. Abstract

- Mathematical

- Organic

DIMENSIONS

- Scale

. Broadness

. Narrowness

. Tallness

. Depth

MATERIALS

- Massiveness- Lightness

- Heaviness

- Hardness

- Softness

- Compactness

- Transparency

BOUNDARIES

- Surface

. Flat

. Sculptured/plastic

- Opaque/Transparent

DESIGNP

ROPOSAL


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How do buildings work?


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Providing immediate necessities for

HUMAN METABOLISM

A. Clean air for breathing


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HUMAN METABOLISM



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HUMAN METABOLISM


B. Clean water for drinking, foodpreparation, cleaning, and flushing of waste


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HUMAN METABOLISM


B. Clean water for drinking, foodpreparation, cleaning, and flushing of waste

C. Removal/Recycling of wastes, includingwash water, food wastes, rubbish, and excrement

D. Facilities for preparation and

consumption of food


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Creating necessary conditions for

HUMAN THERMAL COMFORT

A. Control of the air temperature

B. Control of the thermal characteristics of surfaces contacted

directly by human bodiesC. Control of the airs humidity


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HUMAN THERMAL COMFORT


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SENSORY COMFORT, EFFICIENCY, & PRIVACY

A. Optimal seeing conditions

B. Visual privacy

C. Optimal hearing conditions

D. Acoustical privacy


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Control

ENTRY & EXIT OF LIVING CREATURES

A. Human beings

B. Viruses & microbes

C. Insects, reptiles & animals


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Control of

ENERGY DISTRIBUTION


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Control of

ENERGY DISTRIBUTION


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Control of

ENERGY DISTRIBUTION


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Providing

CHANNELS OF CONNECTION & COMMUNICATION

A. Windows/doors (openings)

B. Telephones

C. Internet

D. Mailboxes

E. Video / security systems

F. Control systems


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Facilitating

PRODUCTIVE ACTIVITY

A. Appropriate surfaces

B. Appropriate boundaries (floors, walls, ceilings, etc.)

C. Appropriate circulation/connection (corridors, stairs,

doors, etc.)

D. Appropriate working conditions (light, temperature, etc.)

E. Appropriate furniture (seats, benches, countertops, etc.)

F. Appropriate storage (stores, shelves, etc.)


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Providing

STABLE SUPPORT FOR WEIGHTS

DEAD LOADSand LIVE LOADSThose built into

structure:

- Floors;- Roofs;

- Walls;

- Fixed mechanical

equipment

Variable,

unpredictable, and

mobile:- People;

- Furniture;

- Snow;

- Rain;

- Ice; etc.


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Providing


LATERAL LOADS

Caused by wind and seismic

movement (earthquake)


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Providing


DYNAMIC LOADS

Loads that change rapidly,

that are applied suddenly, or

that are the result of an

amplified movement.


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Providing


IMPACT LOADS

Loads that result from a sudden collision or an explosion


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PROTECTING ITSELF FROM WETTING

A. Structure

B. Surfaces

C. Systems

D. Any other architectural technical devices


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Providing

PROTECTION AGAINST DAMAGE BY FIRE


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