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Architecture is the art and science behind the design and construction of physical structures such as buildings and bridges. Although the majority of architecture centers around designing structures for human habitation or use, architects may also be employed to design green spaces such as parks or assist in the planning of entire cities or communities.
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- First written works by Vitruvius, a Roman architect in the 1st century C.E.Landscape Information Hub: Vitruvius
- Landscape architects design yards, parks and gardens
- Urban design refers to the architecture of cities, towns and communities
- Architects must consider functionality, form, aesthetics and sustainability when designing structures
- Architects are involved in all scales of the design of structures - from the urban planning of communities and campuses all the way down to specifying the screws that hold the hinges on every door.
- Architects are involved in the design of details at all scales of a structure - from the design of communities and campuses all the way down to the types, sizes & quantities of the screws that hold the door hinges in place.
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A design architect is one who drafts the plans for a building, while a project architect looks after the processes necessary to get the structure built, such as acquiring building permits, obtaining building materials and hiring crew. Many architects specialize in particular types of buildings and structures (hospitals, schools, historic structures) or specialize in certain aspects of design and construction (roofing & waterproofing, masterplanning, environmental consulting). -
Notable Architects
- Frank Gehry
- Frank Lloyd Wright
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Michelangelo
- John Pope
- Vitruvius
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