1. The World of Architecture

2. What is Architecture? Architecture
The whole plan of the design of an inhabitable structure.
Architecture
Design | Structure | Land Dev | Admin
Two categories 1) Commercial and 2) Residential

3. Residential Architecture
The Design and Development of non- commercial structures for the purpose of human needs renewal.
(Home is where the heart is)
Who knows and has studied the Design Concepts?

4. An Architectural Engineer (aka Architect)
An Architect is an expert in:
Human needs, life styles, and trends
Site Considerations
Development of Shelters
Cultural influences
Social trends
Government’s Role

5. Architects Know Human Needs
Physical needs
Shelter, sleep, food, storage, safety
Psychological needs
Love and Belonging , Privacy, Identity, Creativity
Life Cycles
Baby, child, young adult, raising family ,
post children, retirement, old age

6. Architects Know Site Considerations Location Location Location
The Community
Cost Restrictions, Zoning, Codes
Topographical features
Family needs
Quality of life
Exterior Design
Modular design

7. Architects Know Development of Shelters
Migration trends
Style changes in History
Purposes of shelters
Comfortable, agronomical (work and home)

8. Architects Know Cultural Influences
Concept of a Household
nuclear family
extended family
single-parent family
single life style
individualism and Privacy

9. Architects Know Social trends
Mobility
family roles
population trends
economic conditions
changing work patterns
energy conservation
fashion and taste

10. Architects Know Government’s Role
planning for growth
public works
urban renewal
urban homesteading
Building material influences
How are these needs met in design concepts?

11. An Architect Knows Design
Has in-depth knowledge of Design.
Design includes 3 aspects,
form, function, structure
Has skill in applying these concepts to form a comprehensive dwelling.
Define each of these

12. Form - is an art looks -aesthetics, style, trends, landscape,
Arch history
Creation of Design Concepts

13. Function – is a science;
Living Space:
utility space,
traffic patterns,
needs of the consumer
Environmental Control:
Heating and Air conditioning
lighting
Building Materials:

14. Structure - is a practical art
Strength and Stability
Cost Analysis
Code (state, local, federal)
Land Analysis
Here’s how things have worked out.

15. What can you get for $100,000? Condominiums Town Homes Patio Homes
(an apartment you own)
Town Homes
(ground floor & share one wall)
Patio Homes
Lower-class Location
There are many different types of residential structures
Annual income around $20  $30 grand

16. What can you get for $ 250,000? House in a sub-division
Same floor plan as every 6th house
Few choices
Prep – planned by Contractor
Smaller Lots 1/8  ¼ acre
Annual income around $40  $70 grand

17. What can you get for $ 500,000? Custom Plan
Larger Land Plot 1-20 acres
Few Custom Fixtures
Annual income around $80  $150 grand

18. What can you get for more than a $ Mil?
Larger plot or floor plan
Fully customized
In-depth amenities
Pools, Theaters, Jacuzzis
Solid brass door handles
Annual income triple digits
So, Do you get what you pay for? And how are these structures conceived?

19. Architectural Design: is the blend of Art, Science, and Practicality
Engineering
is basically science - the process of solving design problems with physics
Artistry
is basically art - the process of creating aesthetic objects for pleasure and emotional connection.
Construction Management
is basically practicality - Taking the available materials to meet the expectations of the Engineer and the Architect
So how does an Architect do this?

20. What does an Architect do?
Floor plans, Elevations, details, exterior perspectives
renderings, interior renderings and perspectives 12% 750,000 = 90,000
plot plans (master plans), presentation drawings, models
these days we have computer simulations
So, what’s the final product of an Architect

21. The Final Product A comprehensive design concept
A comprehensive graphic representation
Readable by
The owner
The builder
Municipalities
All pertinent venders
A comprehensive text document
Readable by lawyers and title representatives

22. Total Design: Indoors and Out
Form, Function, and Structure concepts are to be applied to both the interior and exterior of the building.
A good residential building has used analysis of all the above concepts bring together a complete design to serve the desired purpose and outcome of the structure.
Focus on Interior function

23. Interior Form aka Interior Design
The orchestration of colors, materials, furniture, lighting to produce a desired style of living.
This area of Design is out of our class scope
If you are interested in Interior Design Consumer Studies offers a full class
Focus on Interior Function and Structure

24. Interior Function/Structure
Considerations
Traffic Circulation pg 33
Family Needs pg 40
Handicapped Codes pg 23
Structure
Size / utilization chap 5,6,7
Apply the above ideas to the three major living areas

25. Private Area – Chap 5 Room Planning
What does the FHA recommend as minimum size for Bedroom and Bathroom
Pg 72

26. Public Area – Chap 6 Room Planning-
Pg 89

27. Service Area – Chap 7 Room Planning-
Pg 127
Stop and Pick one of the layouts and change it to fit criteria

28. Exterior Design - Chap 1