Philip C. Johnson

During the 1900’s art was conforming to the chaotic world surrounding it, the financial, social, and political issues effect everyday life, but some people do not realize how art is constantly a response to these factors. The world of architecture was following in a loose context compared to the otherwise issues such as war and … Read more

Social theory’s function of humans and society plays an essential role in the design of indoor space

Argument Paper 2 In this argument paper, I would like to discuss that the social theory’s function of humans and society plays an essential role in the design of social theory in the direction of indoor space. The purpose of the design is to solve these seemingly simple questions – “Is this useful for these … Read more

Environmental relationship between humans and the environment is becoming closer

Argument Paper Increasing evidences showing that the environmental relationship between human and the environment is becoming closer and more complicated. The design of the environment and space affects people’s daily life and experience. The author Amos Rapoport, a famous designer, said that “The man-environment interaction is thus crucially linked by perception and cognition and this, … Read more

Design of an energy efficient building – research gap

As the government is promoting the ‘zero carbon’ housing by the implementation of sustainable design as well as using micro-generation technologies. To design a ‘Zero energy building’ (ZEB) and minimise the energy use in building two main strategies can be adopted – (1) Energy efficient measure and (2) integration of RETs to overcome the household … Read more

Why did Frank Lloyd Wright disagree with Bauhaus philosophy (form or function)

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT DISAGREED WITH THE BAUHAUS PHILOSOPHY THAT FORM SHOULD FOLLOW FUNCTION WHEN HE STATED THAT ‘FORM AND FUNCTION SHOULD BE ONE’. WHY DID THESE TWO GIANTS OF 20TH CENTURY ARCHITECTURE CHAMPION CONTRARY OPINIONS AND IS FORM OR FUNCTION THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF THEIR WORK? INTRODUCTION: The potential for new building materials and … Read more

Relationship between music and architecture

Introduction Architecture and music have long been associated with: frozen music – frozen music was Goethe’s description of high architecture [Nikos Dontas, 2005], while music is often referred to in architectural terms – in Bruckner’s agreements we have descriptions such as: “cathedral”, the conductor “makes” and “builds” correlations. [Sven Sterken, 2007] Theories surrounding the relationship … Read more

To what extent Shah Jahan’s interest in architecture effect the political and economic aspects of the Mughal Empire under his rule?

Section 1: Identification and evaluation of sources The focus of this study will be “To what extent Shah Jahan’s interest in architecture effect the political and economic aspects of the Mughal Empire under his rule?”. Source 1 Extract from-“The New Cambridge History of India- Architecture of Mughal India”- by Catherine B Asher. This source is … Read more

Principles of Modern Architecture

The Modern Movement in architecture can be viewed as a reaction to the ‘Jugenstil’ or ‘The Vienna Secession’ of the early 20th Century. Using examples demonstrate how the Modern Movement contrasts with the principles of the established theories of architecture, art and design at the end of the 19th Century in Europe. Modernism in Architecture … Read more

Choosing a floor structure

2.8 Flooring To create accommodation within the restricted space, floors divide a building into different levels one above the other. Bottom-most floor of a building of ground level is called a ground floor. When the bottom-most floor is constructed below the ground level, it is called a basement floor. Floors above ground floor are top … Read more

Urban planning – road freight transportation

Urban planning is a design of the uses of space that can help the efficiency of flowing goods and services. There are five different freight transportation to deliver a goods and services. The freight transportation include rail, road, air, maritime and pipeline. A good urban planning will prevent traffic, high cost of new infrastructure and … Read more

Casino architecture

1 Introduction Casinos and retail spaces differ in the intent and the demographic of people that visit them, however, the design principles which are applied are both trying to achieve similar results. I will look over every factor in casino and retail design and its influences on the customer. These factors include layout, light, and … Read more

Elements of architectural and environmental design within public housing impacting criminal activity

Abstract The objective of this dissertation is to explore what elements of architectural and environmental design within public, mass housing have a positive and negative effect on criminal activity both now and in past times. It will discuss designing out crime as well as the comparison of a safer Borough in The City of London … Read more

Development in Hong Kong

Early twenties of, British cities face problems brought about by industrial development, especially fear Dutch British architect conceived in 1898 to establish a new generation of municipal green areas has provided around outside the town, known as the “garden city.” The British colony of Hong Kong was affected by the introduction of this development in … Read more

The Grand Palace in Bangkok

The grand palace is a historical architectural figure located in Bangkok, Thailand. Built in 1782, Grand Palace has a unique design that makes it extremely attractive to tourist as well asmeeting organizers. The building is located close to Chao Phraya River, bordered by Sanamchai Road to the east, Na Phra Lan Road to the north … Read more