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Principles of Architecture
For the vast majority of people, the word “architecture” speaks only of what buildings look like from the outside and what the decor is like on the inside. Yet there is far more to architecture than meets the eye.
Architecture itself is as old as human society and essentially illustrates the “soul” of a culture. Technically, the practice of architecture is a complex feat spanning several fields, from visual design and mathematics to physics, materials and mechanical engineering, and physical construction methods. In this volume of the Principles of Science and Technology series, articles are presented to illustrate the complex nature and long history of architecture.
The range of articles in Principles of Architecture discuss valuable case studies of selected exemplary architectural accomplishments and present a number of history's most renowned architects and their creations, spanning a range of over 11,000 years of human architectural science.
Important architects including Michelangelo, Maya Ying Lin, and Agustus Pugin, to name a few, are also explored, with their life work and significance in the broader architecture community highlighted. A close-up look at important architectural designs and styles from around the world is provided as well.
This title offers a critical look at architecture and provides readers with a solid foundation in all of the different parts that must come together to properly construct buildings and architectural spaces. This volume begins with a look into the fundamentals of architecture, covering topics including applied physics, materials science, solid mechanics, and technical drawing, to name a few.
A deep dive into architectural materials and technology follows, providing insights into civil engineering, electric grids, earthquake engineering, and much more. Additionally, notable examples of art and architecture from ancient civilizations all over the world are examined from ancient Africa to ancient Rome.
Entries in Principles of Architecture range from one to five pages in length. Topics discussed include:
- Archaeology
- Fluid Dynamics
- Electric Grids
- Sick Building Syndrom
- Urban Planning
- The Golden Ratio
- Art Deco Architecture
- Neoclassic Architecture
This work also includes helpful appendices, including:
- Bibliography;
- Glossary';
- Organizations;
- Subject Index
With over 130 individual essays, this new volume is an invaluable resource for students at the high school and undergraduate levels, giving readers a solid overview of the major concepts and contemporary issues in the field of architecture.
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