humanities - architecture
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ARCHITECTURE
Kinds of Architectural Construction
Types of Architecture
Design Methods of Architecture
Kinds of Architectural Design
Post-and-LintelConsists of a horizontal beam and two
vertical posts. Cantilever
Similar to post-and-lintel but the horizontal beam is with one end extended than the other.
Arch – 5 Types of ArchesConsists of several wedge-shaped blocks of
stone called voussiors.
Kinds of Architectural Design
VaultArched structure of masonry.
○ Barrel Vault – series of arches.○ Cross/Groined Vault – intersection of two
barrel vaults○ Cloister Vault – like a dome but the base
formed is square or polygonal
Kinds of Architectural Design
DomeLarge hemispherical roof.Looks like an inverted cup.
Truss Used to support the roof.Braced framework of beams forming one or
more triangle.
Types of Architecture
Domestic ArchitectureProduced for the social unit.A place to sleep, food, eat and work.
(e.g. Houses)
Religious ArchitectureAffected by religion
(e.g. Churches)
Types of Architecture Vernacular Architecture
Built according to characteristic of a period or place.○ Mesopotamian Renaissance○ Greek Baroque○ Roman Chinese/Japanese/
Korean○ Eastern Byzantine○ Romanesque○ Gothic
Types of Architecture Governmental Architecture
Built for the government offices.
(e.g. City Halls)
Recreational ArchitectureBuilt for the purpose of sports, events and
musical performances.
(e.g. Philippine Arena)
Design Methods of Architecture
Design ToolsFor Hand Drawings – rulers, pencil with
various lead types, compasses, protractors and angles
Computer Programs – Google SketchUp, AutoCAD
Design Methods of Architecture
Architectural DrawingGives the idea of the relationship between
the rooms and what the project will look like.
Standard Views in Architectural Drawing○ Floor Plan○ Site Plan - mostly used in Landscape
Architecture ○ Elevation – the different views of the structure○ Cross Section
Design Methods of Architecture
ConstructionThe construction will depend on
Architectural Drawing that shows also measurements to properly build the final product.
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