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Introduction to Architecture Dr. Dan Trent Mississippi Valley State University August 28, 2013 Chapter 1 The World of Architectu
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Introduction to Architecture. Chapter 1 The World of Architecture. Dr. Dan Trent. Mississippi Valley State University. August 28, 2013. OBJECTIVES. Identify the historical influences that helped shape today’s home designs Recognize and describe the elements of contemporary dwellings - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Introduction toArchitecture
Dr. Dan Trent Mississippi Valley State University August 28, 2013
Chapter 1The World of Architecture
OBJECTIVES• Identify the historical influences
that helped shape today’s home designs
• Recognize and describe the elements of contemporary dwellings
• Discuss current trends and influences in architecture
• Identify types of multi-family housing
KEY TERMS• Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADDA)• Apartment• Cape Cod• Condominium• Contemporary (modern)• Cooperative• Garrison• Multifamily housing
KEY TERMS• New England Gambrel• Postmodern Architecture• Ranch• Salt-Box• Southern Colonial
People and Their Structures
• Home design has been developed to suit the climate and the needs of families in various parts of the country
People and Their Structures
• Cape Colonials– Cape Cod
People and Their Structures
• Cape Colonials– Cape Ann
People and Their Structures
• New England Gambrel
People and Their Structures
• Garrison
People and Their Structures
• Salt Box
People and Their Structures
• Southern Colonial
Contemporary Structures
• Contemporary STYLE– Years of architectural planning,
design and evolution– Most “borrow” some distinctive
features from more traditional structures
– Others are almost independent of past designs
People and Their Structures
• Contemporary
Contemporary Structures
• Ranch Design– Long, low, one story design that
evolved from ranchers homes in the southwest United States
– Traditionally built on a slab, but now basements are common
– Recently many ranch homes have developed an “L-shape” design to break up the straight-line effect
People and Their Structures
• Ranch
Trends in Architecture
• Post modern architecture
Trends in Architecture
• Repurposing and “green” technology
Trends in Architecture
• Repurposing and “green” technology
Multifamily Housing
• Cooperatives• Condominiums• Rental Apartments
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADDA)
• Illegal to discriminate against disabled people in areas of:– employment– Public & private transportation– Public & commercial buildings
Internet Resources
• American Institute of Architects www.aia.org
• Builder Magazine www.builderonline.com
