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Influences on Architectural Design

Influences on Architectural Design. General Influences. Influences of Nature. Influences of Man. General Influences Needs of Man:. 1. Physical Needs. a. Self preservation. b. Reproduction. Self Preservation Basic:. Food. Shelter. Clothing. Physical Needs.

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Influences on Architectural Design

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  1. Influences on Architectural Design • General Influences • Influences of Nature • Influences of Man

  2. General Influences Needs of Man: • 1. Physical Needs • a. Self preservation • b. Reproduction

  3. Self PreservationBasic: • Food • Shelter • Clothing

  4. Physical Needs • Reproduction - for population to increase and continue existence • Shelter - something that covers, protects, or defends as roof that shields one from the elements and changes.

  5. Modern man’s Shelter shall have: • Necessities - warm, dry house with glazed doors, windows, sanitation, and permanency. • Convenience- rooms shall be arranged economically, circulation are studied according to functions and areas for cleanliness. • Comforts- labor saving devices,which provide heat, ventilation, and instant communication. Furnishings are designed for comforts.

  6. 2. Emotional Need • Emotional reactions of man have to do with the instincts stirred by the forces of Religion and art.

  7. 3. Intellectual Needs • Education, Science an Government demand proper architectural setting. Intellect or reason alone may erect a utilitarian building; emotion will endow it with beauty and interest.

  8. Influences of Natureinfluence the life and habits of the nation. • CLIMATE • Affects the habits & temperament of the people.

  9. Influences of Natureinfluence the life and habits of the nation. • TOPOGRAPHY • General terrain or contour of the surface of the entire country.

  10. Influences of Man • 1. Social Condition • permanent and cumulative -reflects the social structure of the period in which it is develop

  11. 2. Man’s Personality • By his appearance, something is known of his interests from the type of house in which he/she lives.

  12. 3. Man’s Interests • It has been pointed out that activities and interests of man are directly for the type, which he develops.

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