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Introduction to Architecture

Introduction to Architecture. Chapter 1 The World of Architecture. Dr. Dan Trent. Mississippi Valley State University. August 28, 2013. OBJECTIVES. Identify the historical influences that helped shape today’s home designs Recognize and describe the elements of contemporary dwellings

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Introduction to Architecture

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  1. Introduction to Architecture Chapter 1 The World of Architecture Dr. Dan Trent Mississippi Valley State University August 28, 2013

  2. OBJECTIVES • Identify the historical influences that helped shape today’s home designs • Recognize and describe the elements of contemporary dwellings • Discuss current trends and influences in architecture • Identify types of multi-family housing

  3. KEY TERMS • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADDA) • Apartment • Cape Cod • Condominium • Contemporary (modern) • Cooperative • Garrison • Multifamily housing

  4. KEY TERMS • New England Gambrel • Postmodern Architecture • Ranch • Salt-Box • Southern Colonial

  5. People and Their Structures • Home design has been developed to suit the climate and the needs of families in various parts of the country

  6. People and Their Structures • Cape Colonials • Cape Cod

  7. People and Their Structures • Cape Colonials • Cape Ann

  8. People and Their Structures • New England Gambrel

  9. People and Their Structures • Garrison

  10. People and Their Structures • Salt Box

  11. People and Their Structures • Southern Colonial

  12. Contemporary Structures • Contemporary STYLE • Years of architectural planning, design and evolution • Most “borrow” some distinctive features from more traditional structures • Others are almost independent of past designs

  13. People and Their Structures • Contemporary

  14. Contemporary Structures • Ranch Design • Long, low, one story design that evolved from ranchers homes in the southwest United States • Traditionally built on a slab, but now basements are common • Recently many ranch homes have developed an “L-shape” design to break up the straight-line effect

  15. People and Their Structures • Ranch

  16. Trends in Architecture • Post modern architecture

  17. Trends in Architecture • Repurposing and “green” technology

  18. Trends in Architecture • Repurposing and “green” technology

  19. Multifamily Housing • Cooperatives • Condominiums • Rental Apartments

  20. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADDA) • Illegal to discriminate against disabled people in areas of: • employment • Public & private transportation • Public & commercial buildings

  21. Internet Resources • American Institute of Architects www.aia.org • Builder Magazine www.builderonline.com

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