Theory of Architecture Part 3

ethnocentrism

critical regionalism

Leon Batista Alberti

Vignoia

Andrea Palladio

Andrea Palladio

"afterlife"

fortifications and flood protection

doric, ionic and corinthian

high structures and domes

dome structures

blind arches and flat ceilings

pointed arches and flying buttresses

the development of fortifications

the celebration of humanism and rebirth

triangular and circular pediments

twisted columns

the "academie des Beaux Arts"

a fusion of different styles

Chinese arts and design

the use of machines, steel and factories

the use of arts and unusual building materials

modernism and functions

Jugendstil, Stile Liberty. and Modernismo

functional aesthetics

a style applicable worldwide

neo-plasticism

pure forms

richly decorated architecture

works of art

reducing the subject to its necessary element

the use of raw concrete appearing unfinished

Architecture as sculptures

geometric and basic shapes

organic architecture

open plants and extremely located utilities

the business aspects and proficiency of the process and product of architecture

breaking the norms of a box

an ancient art and science focused on balancing energies

winds and water

energy

Taoism

a regions long term weather patterns, including temperature dryness wind and light

the integration of atmospheric condition over time for specific geographic location

absorbing solar energy, warming the planet surface

uv radiation

invisible light

radiant heat

tilt of the earth's axis

the balance between incoming and outing energy

air temperature

climatic element

rain, snow, hail, and sleet

climatic element

time of the day

microclimatic conditions

microclimatic conditions

subtropical

the climate of a small, specific area

it helps to relate the building to its environment

time of day

it can alter wind speed or direction

significantly alter the microclimate of an area

they increase

the faster the temperature change

air currents

sword hit slowly and release it slowly

thermal comfort

tropical climate

tropical design

abundant no fall

humidity levels

variable wind speeds

variable, often with cloud cover

highly variable

high temperature level (heat)

discomfort and health issues

heat buildup and discomfort

high precipitation levels

high incidence of typhoons

abundance of insects and rodents

high humidity and insect problems

positive

negative

positive pressure zone

negative pressure

window width + wall width

1.10 meters

redirect airflow

conduction

convection

radiation

evaporation and condensation

thermal conductance

thermal resistance

R-Value

U- Value

monsoon

Amihan