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.http://www.urbancityarch.com/
Specializations in Architecture
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.http://www.wetfeet.com/careers-and-industries/careers/architecture.aspx Many architects specialize in particular types of buildings and structures, such as hospitals, schools and historic structures, or specialize in certain aspects of design and construction, such as roofing and waterproofing, masterplanning, and environmental consulting.
Notable Architects
- Frank Gehry
- Frank Lloyd Wright
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Michelangelo
- John Pope
- Vitruvius
Broad Definition of Architecture
This video aims to answer the question "What is Architecture?" The narrator acknowledges that most people only think of architecture as constructing a building, but he uses the example of a basic cup to demonstrate what architecture really is and how it can be lead to innovation. The video does not show still or moving photographs. Instead, it uses straightforward illustrations.
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First written works by Vitruvius, a Roman architect in the 1st century C.E.Landscape Information Hub: Vitruvius
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Urban design refers to the architecture of cities, towns and communities.
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Architects must consider functionality, form, aesthetics and sustainability when designing structures.
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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.
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To become an architect in the the USA, one needs to pass the Architect Registration Exam (ARE).
