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20.01.2012
The True Beauty of Architecture
There are some fields in the world which students are hesitant to
study. Architecture is one of them. People basically do not
understand this field properly, hence they assume wrong. Just
like any other field, if you have strong desire in you to become an
architect only then should you opt for it. This field is so much
time consuming that you would have to give up all of your social
life. If you are interested in this field then such a compromise
would start to eat you up and you would not be able to
concentrate on work. People who love the study of architecture
take it to be an art and devote their time to it. Some people just
think that there isnt enough scope for such a profession. Well
such thoughts are laughable since people are not going to quit
making homes and building or renovating them.
All in all architecture is a very important field and needs to be
studied by determined and interested students. You can also say
that this field is the oldest among all that you might know.
Design of any structure, which has a purpose, comes under this
field. It might seem easy but giving every aspect of a structure, a
purpose, is not an easy thing. Not even a creative mind can do it.
For this reason people are getting education in this field, which
allows them to harness a great level of skills regarding
architecture. People who are familiar with this field take it to be
an implemented art. Art is basically anything which you draw
over a paper. Implementing that art would mean to recreate the
drawing. This is not as easy as it might sound. Implementation of
a good piece of art would make you feel proud. However, there is
so much room for error that every now and then an architect
leaves a dent in the art. Basically the key role of an architect is to
make something look beautiful and ensure that the design has
purpose and meaning to it as well.
When you look at the tallest building in the world, Burj Dubai,
you find its design quite attractive. However, you would not know
the reason for its design to be like that. As the building is tall, it
has to face quite some high winds in the upper altitude. If the
design would not have been such then the building would have
rocked from here to there and eventually the structure would
have broken. Taipai in Taiwan is also a tall building which faces
extremely high winds. Same goes for the shanghai world finance
center. These building are the greatest examples of seeing a
design support a vital function and the true art of an architect.
Apart from the design, an architect must also involve themselves
with the construction material. People usually think that a civil
engineer looks over such things. However, the conclusion is
reached with the help of an architect. In simpler terms, an
architect knows the design; he or she knows which material
would best uphold the purpose and glory of the building and give
it strength alongside as well. Using masonry to build tall buildings
might seem to be a good idea since they end up producing the
strongest of structures. If you consider the weight of the building
and the flexibility required in a building, you would come to know
that the strongest material is not always the best solution.
Architecture is a field worthy of admiration rather than hesitation.
The study of this field allows a structure to fulfill its purpose
throughout its life.

15.01.2012
Architecture is Science Not Drawing
The work of an architect requires creativity of extreme levels.
However, creativity is not the only thing required for becoming an
architect. Proper education and a certain level of experience is
required if you want to become and architect. Many people give
examples of great architecture being built without any accredited
degree. They point towards the wonders of the world to establish
their claims. You need to remember that the times have changed.
And even in the older days not everyone could be an architect.
There is certain level of knowledge of science required to design
structures. Observe the pyramids in Egypt carefully and look at
the precision with which they are made. You need to have some
certification to prove to companies that you are worthy of
designing for them. Though you might have knowledge of CAD
and other up to date technology regarding the field, you still
would not be a licensed architect. In order to do that, every
country has put up certain requirements. There are ways of
becoming an architect without getting enrolled in any bachelors
programs. However, these methods are not available for people
living everywhere.
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If you think that you can start designing projects without
education, then you are wrong. There are certain steps to avoid
the bachelors though. First of all you need to check with the
accreditation body of your respective state. Keep in mind that
rules and regulations usually vary between the states. The
alternative of not doing bachelors would require you to have quite
some years of experience. Not to mention you would have to
undergo a bothersome number of diplomas. In short there is no
way that you can skip education in the process of becoming an
architect. After that you would need to apply as an architect to
your state.
This all is bothersome work. Take the simple road and you would
end up with quality of knowledge and a decent experience as
well. The only drawback of doing bachelors and masters is that
you would have to cut up with your social life. Usually universities
offer 5 years of bachelors and 2 or 3 years of masters programs.
There are certain things which you need to know about
architecture. It is true that it requires creativity and
determination to make a design. However, it involves usage and
manipulation of numbers as well. So if you are weak or hate
mathematics then choose another line of work. Apart from that
there is nothing else that you should be worried about. Pass your
senior high school with a B grade as the average and apply to a
collage well before your senior high is over. Do not forget to
check the accreditation of the collage you are applying to. You
can do bachelors in architecture or you could do bachelors in
related or not related field and then do masters in architecture.
Do not just apply to one institution. Send your admission to as
many accredited institutions as possible. CAD and other new
technology to aid and guide you professionally would be taught in
the semesters. Do not waste your summers by doing nothing.
Apply for internships or a part time job so that you might have
experience before you get the degrees. Keep in mind that you
need to apply everywhere well within the due date. Also ensure
that all your paper work is properly compiled and completed
while you are sending it. Any missing document might delay the
procedure and you might miss the deadline. Check in with the
accredited body of your state for the requirements of becoming a
licensed architect for further information.



10.01.2012
How Has Architecture Developed?
At first, structures were constructed for mere survival. Though
there was no beauty in the design but there was some purpose to
the specifics of a structure. It is not just man who resides on
structures for survival, animal use such methods as well. You all
would be familiar with the beaver; it constructs a dam and
secures the surroundings of its habitat by the water. Looks are
important but they do not summarize the vast field of
architecture. No matter how unattractive a structure might be,
there is a reason for its outlook. There is no exact date from
which the field of architectural designs started. However, from
studies it has been found that first structures which included
architectural design with respect to beauty were the worshiping
places.
The culture and religion of a place have a major role in the type
of architectural structures present there. The geography of a
place also plays an important role in the types of buildings
present in a location. Architecture is no less than science these
days. These days all a person has to do is think up of a design.
The rest of the work is done by the architects, to make it all
possible. The development of skills of an architect can easily be
seen due to the structures present today. Huge bridges, tall
buildings, strong buildings etc. all of these are present thanks to
the creativity of architects.
This field is not just restricted to structures. In every field, in
every product which you see today, architects have played a role
in it. It all depends on which type of education you have gained.
For instance a person, who can design the body of a car, cannot
design the structure of a sky scraper. The engineers are taught to
construct their work under given limitations of design. Reason for
this is that, no product can be constructed, unless or until there is
a proper design for it. As far as cars are concerned, well you
might not know but the engine is not the only thing which makes
a car go fast. If that would be the case then a truck would surely
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be faster than a car. The aerodynamics of a body and the weight
of the body are all the works of a certain architect.
Whenever a person thinks about architecture, they relate its
origin to be from Greeks. This would not be an entirely wrong
assumption. Greeks were a far more advanced race in the older
times. They used to see architecture as an art and constructed
beautiful buildings with symmetry and white marble. Some
people think that the Romans were the pioneers; however, you
can see that much of the roman architecture is influenced by that
of the Greeks. Just take a look at the arches. The curves and
arches have been enhanced, but the origin of the inspiration still
remains to be the Greeks.
Taking a look at the wonders of the world would explain the
influence of cultures on the architecture of structures. It might
surprise you to know that the Americans have not been this much
advanced in the field of architecture. This has been mainly
because they are much more business minded. If you look at
their history you would find that they have been an industrial
state. Hence, it is again proved that the structures are affected
by the cultures of a place.
In short, the development in architecture has been, and is, going
on. However, the types of developments have been different due
the certain factors, which are mentioned above.

05.01.2012
How Architecture Connects With the World We Live In?
The combinations of arts and science extend to some various
fields, including architecture. This professionally organized
system renders to design and construction of a building so that
mankind can utilize land. The traditions, religions, trends, and
particular dates are embedded within the architectural designs of
countries. Architecture is sub-classified into modern architecture,
religious architecture, responsive architecture, domestic
architecture, and sustainable architecture. The designing plans,
interior and exterior views show different themes of architecture.
The modern architecture is termed as by the simplification of
form. The calculative approach makes the structure more widely
and scoping. The creativity is manipulated with technology, and
requires the concepts of light and shadow, and the material which
is suitable for construction. Architects usually draw the
constructing ideas or plans and structure them according to
technical requirements and specifications. This basic process
contains planning, designing and construction. Concepts are built
on the theoretical and practical models or projects including, 3-D
models of buildings.
The architecture framework gets a data model, system diagram,
use case and network diagram. The enterprise architecture case
is documented on the strategy of the project, networks, security
system and business. Foundational concepts build up on the
bases of methodology and optimizing infrastructure. Architecture
is also used in information technology, naval architecture and in
landscape architecture. Information technology blends in and
helps by using software, to design building maps, interior and
shows up the 3 dimensional views with proper measurements.
Architects also take the numerical and texture advantages. Public
spaces are design based on the landscape. It is necessary for the
ordered system to investigate the ecological, social and geological
aspects and processes in the landscape. Naval architecture deals
with the maintenance of construction and motifs of marine
structures.
The architects have an ability to design and fulfill all the
requirements of the building, according their clients demand. The
architect cooperates with other specialists of various fields, in the
construction of a building. The designing concepts are drawn up
according to the clients requirement and it carries out all its
needs. Architects deal with government laws, which indentify the
construction rules and boundaries in the structural designing
plan; such as parking requirements, height limitations of the
building, require to set back space, windows requirements and
their positions and also the using land. Normally architects take
projects to tender. All over the world, architects also work as a
government employee by taking the proper education and a
decent experience. Architectural drawings are more technical and
understandable from one architects designer to the other. These
are the sources of communication to share ideas and
architectural concepts.
Architectural designs contain measurements, and cross
references of the pointing slots. Architects use standard views, as
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floor plan and site plan. The floor plan shows the floor view of the
map, the structures placed horizontally technically, and it shows
the gaps between the walls. Site plan shows the whole structure
of the building. Site plans are used to present a building
proposal. 3 dimensional modeling on software are also used for
that purpose. The elevation view can be taken from one side of
any building. It is helpful to describe the appearance of the
building from external side. Architects design the interior map
and structure of the building. They also arrange suitable plans for
the interior designing of the building. Surveys of different
historical building, acknowledge that architectural designs of the
earlier architects were the finest pieces of work. New architects
can get motivation from structures of the old. The leadership
quality and best decision making makes the work of an architect
more qualitative. These are the successful factors for any
architectural project.

25.30.2011
The Works of a Responsible Architect
Architects held the key to materialize the thoughts of men in the
older days. Take a look at the pyramids of Egypt. The precision
required to build something so magnificent was present even in
the older days. This might give you an example of what can
architects of today materialize for you. Architecture is not just a
building to remain forever. It is preservation of the culture and
art of a certain era. For example the Taj Mahal connects a person
living today to the Mughal Empire.
As far construction of commercial buildings is concerned, the goal
of every one is to have the tallest one built. This might not seem
to be that much of a challenge but there are many things which
an architect needs to look after. For example, the wind factor,
strength of the materials used in construction and etc. apart from
those, technical errors arise as the construction proceeds. The
wind factor is quite dangerous. If the designs are not made
properly then the wind would simply blow away the top of the
building. You might not know this but winds in high altitudes are
blowing at quite some miles per hour. The design of the building
should be such that it cuts the air, no matter from which portion
does it blow. The materials used in construction, is another
problem to be solved by the architects. Using the stronger and
long lasting material is not always the best option during
construction. For instance, the masonry used for building old
buildings would not be suitable. Reason behind this is simple; the
weight of the walls would become too great if the building was
too high. These are just few of the problems which architects
overcome while constructing a building.
Constructing a structure like a bridge is even more complicated.
One of the most ingenious designs was to use huge cables to
support the weight of the bridge by poles. At first this idea looked
as full proof, even the strongest of thunderstorms did not move
such a bridge. However, light pouring of rain caused the bridges
to become unstable. It was the architects who were called in to
inspect the situation. The architects explained that water drops
from light pouring do not flow away. They stay on these cables
hence unbalancing the deck of the bridge. The answer to this
problem was also presented by architects. Spiral linings were
added on the cables which caused the water drops to flow down,
hence maintaining the balance of the bridge. There are many
examples of the simply remarkable contributions of architects to
the development of the world.
Architecture is a field which knows no bounds. The market for the
requirement of architects would always remain lucrative. Reason
behind this is simple; man tends to utilize every single inch of
land present. When the area gets congested, then the existing
buildings are rebuilt. To have a good looking building, one needs
to hire an architect. Thanks to CAD and other programs,
architects are also aided, hence making their work easier and
much more creative. There are many courses related to CAD, all
of them cover a specific portion. Basically CAD is known to
produce 3 dimensional images on a 2 dimensional screen. It is
not like the movies, but you get to view all the three dimensions,
length, width and height of the structure in a screen. This allows
easier modification for the architects as well.

15.30.2012
History of Architecture
History of architecture starts when first time men though to build
beautifully. A building without beauty is merely a structure, not
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an art. Utilitarian considerations of a building, stability and
strength are works of engineers. Its the work of architects to add
the beauty to it. Architecture is actually an art which guides us to
harmonize in a building both the beauty and utility requirements
of a building. Architecture stands at top in the category of useful
arts. It is concerned with not only to provide a shelter to man but
also to take cares of his basic requirements e.g. place for
worship, tombs, business, memorials and other structures which
are needed in complex civilization. Architecture depicts about the
civilization of an age or a race.
Historical background
Geographical signs indicate that architecture originated in Nile
valley for the first time, whereas second centre of architecture
were observed in valley of Tigris and Euphrates. Art of Tigris and
Euphrates blended in art of Greek, although Greek architecture
has a strong origin itself. After those Romans developed a base
for both construction and decoration and from them it spread to
the civilized world. After many historical developments in
fifteenth century in Italy, marvelous series of wonderful
architectural presentations in the form of churches, palaces and
monuments took its origin borrowed from Roman art. The
influence of this architecture spread in Europe in sixteenth
century but it lost its taste in the next two centuries. In
nineteenth century, due to development of resources,
architecture flourished greatly.
In Eastern land, architecture of India, China and Japan was most
popular. Out of these, first one emphasized more on decorative
side as compared to constructive side. It introduced a new art of
palaces and mosques of Turkey, Spain, Persia and India to the
world.
The fundamental structural principles are basically three on which
all architecture is based. These are lintel, vault or arch and truss.
Lintel depicts resistance to strains. Truss is the framework of a
building composed of material which can resist to strain. Adoption
of these principles actually affects the styles and decoration of
the buildings.
Architectural style
Architectural style of a historical building is the expression of
solemnity and majesty of a nation. It doesnt take its place due to
accidents but due to social, religious, moral and different
conditions it spreads. Each style is actually based upon some
principles. It could be affected by its surrounding civilizations. In
history each style of architecture undergoes successive
development using all the possibilities to achieve
perfection. There is also a period of decline in many architectural
styles. It can be due to extinction of a civilization or due to
evolution of new styles. History of architecture is like a chain in
which each style is connected to previous one.
Architectural styles actually work on how they cover the enclosed
spaces like arches, moldings, piers, traceries, and piers and how
the decoration of these enhance the beauty of the building.
Combination of ancient one and modern architecture took place
with the passage of time. Through inheritance people adopted
existing cultures. Same is the case with building but they
incorporated them with previous cultures to create fashionable
buildings. Due to this, architecture becomes a blend of past and
present. From ecological view, combination of ancient and
modern architecture is very important due to preservation of past
resources and also generation of existing buildings. In various
high profile buildings ancient and modern architecture are
blended e.g. in Pierre de Meuron, Tate Modern and Jacques
Herzog. In Paris the pyramid in the centre of Louvre show a
reflection of 13
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century palace. Architecture based on
combination of ancient and modern ones give attraction to
buildings and houses and also preserves past architectural styles.

10.30.2011
New trends in architecture
Architecture is on fast track of change in present time due to the
great increase in land values. Demand of style accelerated the
change. Space creation with aesthetic value is going to be
limited with the passage of time. Architecture is the most useful
form of art. Great changes in the field of architecture
revolutionized due to various technological advances. Creativity
in architecture is in danger due to commercialism. In past, the
purpose of architecture was to create space of comfort,
protection and rest. This has now changed due to globalization.
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Architects are taking designs and visions of past and then
recreating these in new from which are more comfortable.

Owing to the fact that people are getting richer due to more
income now-a-days, various urban products are booming up in
the market. In homes kitchen and bathroom architecture created
revolution in the market. Healthy designs provide the occupants
with more daylight, making the environment healthier and more
comfortable. New architectural trends are focusing on the
enhancement of air ventilation. New trends now also focus on the
minimum habitat disruption, more efficient use of energy and
land, take advantage of native landscaping to ensure a look style,
usage of building material which has less impact on environment.
Depending upon the demands, indoor pools, fitness areas,
garages all are provided in new architectural styles.
Along with buildings and houses, new trends in school
architecture have become popular now-a-days. Along with
classrooms architects place, other places such as gym, central
courtyards, art departments, parking facility below the courtyard
creates an open feelings. Use of natural light in effective way is
also a good trend in architecture. In new architectural styles, use
of glass with appropriate glazes in buildings is also increasing in
order to use energy more efficiently. Use of solar energy in
buildings will reduce load on other energy sources.
Computer aided designs drafts in the form of CAD or CADD are
used now a days. This new technology is very helpful to create
three dimensional designs. With the new softwares the world of
architecture has completely changed compared to the past. HSB
turning Torso, Weismen Art Museum, Shanghai world financial
centre, Transamerica Pyramid, Valencia opera house, Torre
Marenostrum and many more are examples of modern
architecture
Now a day, many clients and builders are focusing on the
maximum utilization of natural resources due to increase in
energy costs. The main objectives of new trends are how to
effectively use solar energy in modern houses and buildings and
the aesthetic beauty. Real essence of architecture is not only
designing a building but it should include its surrounding
environment. Architecture has a power to change the lifestyle of
people. Huge massive structures with aesthetic sense have
impacts on individuals life.
Today green living and green for future generations are popular
terms. Green designs started from 1920s by an architect named
Rudolf Schindler. Regional climate and environmental sensitivity
are the key objectives of this new trend. Schindlers designs were
based on elements like concrete and wood. Fluidity of outer
environment in to interior of building was the main target of this
trend. Many modern architects are using this trend. Currently
green architecture is a new revolution which is focusing on
utilization of space, site, and energy more efficiently. Reduction
of wastes and protection of environment are new visions.
Protection of occupants health is the main focus of new designs.
Due to the trend of green architecture, there is now reduced use
of chemicals which have adverse effects on human health,
minimizing environmental hazards. Also waste materials are less
toxic to the environment. Architecture is such type of art that is
changing with the passage of time.

05.30.2011
Architecture Is Only Bounded by the Human Mind
Certain things cannot be traced back to their origins. People find
it easy to label their origins of such fields to exist as since man
came into existence. Architecture is one such field which falls
under such a label. There is no definition to it, nor can its
discovery or invention can be dated. This is such a creative field
that one can only grow it and make as vaster as they want. You
cannot say that architecture only came into existence after
certain level of civilization. People living in caves and in the
wilderness also designed their habitat in such a way that they
were comfortable in it. You can relate an igloo to architecture as
well.
While such structures are just for mere survival, there are some
which are made out of competition or luxury. One of the most
famous competitions among buildings is not about their beauty
but their height. The reason behind it can be the fact that beauty
cannot be calibrated and height can be. Man continues to show
the marvels of architecture and builds sky scrapers taller and
taller. There was once a time when Empire States building used
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to be a definition of sky scrapers. However, these days, its height
(1,250 ft), is not that much of a competition when you compare it
with other tall buildings. With a height of over 2,000 ft, Burj
Dubai, also known as Burj Khalifa, is the tallest building standing
today.
Thanks to the design and creativity of architects, building such
tall structures became possible. It seems that the creative mind
of an architect can manipulate a building according to the dreams
of a person. However, just like everything else in this world, the
art of architecture is not always perfect. To construct such tall
buildings their lifespan had to suffer. This is exactly what is
happening to structures these days. In older times, the structures
used to be made out of masonry. To reach the skies, architects
had to let go of the stone and find a lighter alternative. This does
not mean that these tall buildings are not safe. These building
would just not be able to share the glorious and long life of old
structures like The Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal, Pyramids of
Egypt, Coliseum (also known as colosseum) and etc. The secret
of such extra ordinary lifespan of these amazing structures lie in
their architectural design.
It is up to an architect to design a suitable structure and select
the best possible material to build that structure. This also
includes the method of preparation of the structure as well.
Masonry is the art which gives these old buildings such extra
ordinary life. It is the oldest method of making any structure,
even an igloo is made by using this method. Masonry involves
usage of large blocks made of brick or concrete as the building
blocks of a structure. In case of an igloo the same principles are
applied but the blocks are made of ice. The skill of masonry is
quite expensive these days because of its scarcity. The skill is
also rare as there is much less demand for it. People prefer taller
buildings to the stronger ones these days. However, in places
where earthquakes are frequent, masonry is much needed.
If you think that masonry does not go under the heading of
architecture then you are wrong. People usually think that such a
building would not be beautiful hence it would not require any aid
from the architect. Taj Mahal is the most beautiful example of
masonry, so think before labeling masonry as non-architectural.

30.09.2011
Graduated as an Architect? What Comes Next
Today, architects are very well known for designing mind-blowing
structures and making them look exactly as they want. However,
some people dont know that architects also have to look after
the buildings functionality, safety and efficiency. These are
aspects that cant be wrong in a structure, even if the layout is
perfect. This means that architects require two main kinds of
skills. They need to be very creative but also analytic. In most of
all countries, architects have to obtain a license to work after
they have graduated. In order to obtain this license they need to
prove that they count with these two skills. If an architect doesnt
have this license, it will be too hard to get a job.
Architects study a lot more than just design in college. The career
consists of 5 years of study and that carries a wide variety of
subjects inside. Subjects like: history, law, technology,
management, IT and of course, design. This means that the
student will gain numerical knowledge, as well as management
and computer skills. This is the reason why a over a twenty
percent of all architects are self employed. They have enough
managing knowledge to carry on with their own business.
After being graduated you should know that most of all
architecture jobs are directed to pure architecture projects. Not
many architects are hired in government projects or residential
firms anymore, and the rest are self-employed. Being self-
employed seems to work very well for architects. However it
takes a different initiative than being employed does.
There are many types of architecture careers. Licensed architects
can opt to work in almost any project as they are the most
required and hired. It is imperative to be licensed then. A very
low percentage of all jobs accept unlicensed architects, and they
are not very well paid. So it can be said that the first thing to do
after graduating is obtaining a license and getting verified. Then
you can start opting for several jobs that may include:
Discussion of budget: Having a project analyzed and taking care
of its prices. This is the only way to calculate the final price for a
project.
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Pre-designing: some clients look for simple designs that they
might use to gain an idea of what they want. For this they need
an architect.
Final Designing: After a pre-design has been approved by a
client, and all the ideas and objectives are clear in a project, it is
time to create the final design. In the final design, the client and
the architect reach an agreement about prices, styles, and time
in which the structure will
Final Designing: After a pre-design has been approved by a
client, and all the ideas and objectives are clear in a project, it is
time to create the final design. In the final design, the client and
the architect reach an agreement about prices, styles, and time
in which the structure will be finished. If there is an agreement,
the architect goes on and starts with the final design which is
normally paid in advance.
These are the most common architectural jobs found today.
However there are some unique cases in which an architect can
find jobs for campus reconstruction, plan corrections, building
inspectors, codes consultant, landscaping, graphic designing, etc.
The only reason why an architect can opt for so many jobs is
because the career includes studies for all of them. Architecture
has a very constant work flow. In most of all countries, an
architect is considered a good designer, manager and structure
maker.
So as a just graduated architect, you should not be worried about
not finding a job. However, it is important to get a license and
start completing jobs that will generate experience and fame.
Some of the first jobs that you will be completing might not be
the highest paying, but they are a great place to start as an
architect.

05.09.2011
Architecture vs. Engineering
As human beings, our instinctive need forces us to find safe ways
to live and shelter. Psychological studies unveil that this is caused
by a survival method. Our number one priority as living things is
to remain safe and far away from any significant danger. In very
early times, we had to deal with rain, snow, extreme heat and
other climate conditions. We had no access to any solid shelter or
a way to completely be protected from all these things. However,
our response to this situation was to create stronger houses.
Houses were made out of wood, leaves, and mostly plants.
Thousands of years later, we started a period known as the stone
era. In this period of time we were able to build structures with
stone. It was easy to see how stone was a lot stronger than wood
when it came to rain and wind. Also, rocks remained fresh during
very hot climates. Wood, in the other hand, tended to start fires
when it was too hot. Little by little we started discovering
different new technologies that were helpful for our ways of
living. A long time later, we started using various mixtures that
worked as a pasting material between rocks more efficiently. This
was the principle of cement. As our chemical technology became
more advanced, so did our architecture.
About 100 years ago, buildings were already all over cities. Also,
it was easy to see that they were many stories in each building.
No one was creating single story projects anymore. People was
able to see that our technology and knowledge allowed us then to
finally make bigger things and take more advantage of the space
we used.
The truth is that we have never been independent from our
contexts and what surrounds us. Of course, we lived as nomads
for some time, and that was the reason why a strong existential
instability came to us in that time. However, the more we accept
our need for shelter, the better we can start using our knowledge
to improve our way of living.
Today, structures are mostly built by two groups of professionals;
engineers and architects. There are a lot of persons that are not
clear about the difference between these two. Some say that
architects only take care of the design; others say that engineers
only revise designs and approve them. However, they are both
very necessary, especially when it comes to todays modern
structures.
Architects are directly specialized in creating a functional,
efficient area that not only looks well, but also accomplishes al its
objectives. So they are not just about designing layouts, but also
taking care of every little aspect that makes a structure actually
work. What do engineers do then?
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Well, in most of all countries, engineers take care of the pure
scientific aspect of a project. By this I mean all the calculations,
measurements and safety measurements that building a
structure can require. Most of all engineers are also able to
design very competitive layouts and complete several
architecture jobs. However, architects are normally not 100%
capable of creating designs as exact as n engineer would.
Obviously, engineers receive several courses that an architect
never gets to learn such as physics, more math and others.
What advantages does architecture has over engineering? Well
architecture is a lot more artistic, and the career itself is oriented
to an artistic direction. Architects also take management courses
that make them capable of completing several managing jobs as
well. Architects can be hired as graphic designers or other artistic
jobs differently from engineers whose labor is purely scientific.