Thursday, July 7, 2011

What makes a good architectural design?

A good architectural design to me:
-It must blend in with the surrounding.
-It must serve its purpose without any extra help.
-It should be able to capture people's attention but not too striking that it contrasts too much with the surroundings.
-The people should be using the building comfortably.

Monday, July 4, 2011

What is architectural design?

1.Concept that focuses on the components or elements of a structure or system and unifies them into a coherent and functional whole, according to a particular approach in achieving the objective(s) under the given constraints or limitations.
(http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/architectural-design.html)


2.An Architectural Designer is an architect who creates the design and plans for structures - including commercial buildings, residences and bridges. When creating a design, architectural designers must analyze the layout of the area and how the structure will fit into this design. Many architectural designers work in the design studios of architectural firms.
(http://education-portal.com/articles/Architectural_Designer_Summary_of_Architecture_Design_Career_Education.html)


3. At least at this point in my life, and this place in time and space, I define architectural design as problem solving by adding value. To try to break it down to its most simplistic state, we design to solve a problem. (http://bluearchitecture.wordpress.com/2011/06/18/what-is-architectural-design/)