A broad word for buildings and other physical structures; however, not all buildings are considered architecture, and infrastructure (bridges, roads, etc.) is civil engineering, not architecture. A building whose design goes beyond function, such as a unifying or cohesive form or structure.
The foundation, plinth, walls, floors, doors, windows, and roof are all the same in every structure. Each component has a certain purpose. Parapet walls, doors and windows, furniture and fittings, partitions or partition walls, tiles, paint, and so forth are non-structural components. They provide comfort to those who use them, but they do not form part of the structural system.
Structures are classified as permanent or temporary. Permanent structures are designed and built with the expectation that they will always be there. Temporary structures are used for a specific purpose and then removed or destroyed. Examples of temporary structures include buildings under construction or being demolished, tents for temporary housing, and fences or signs for advertising.
Permanent structures can be divided into two groups: fixed and movable. A fixed structure does not move from its set position even when force is applied to it. It is fixed in place. A movable structure does not remain still when force is applied to it; instead, it tends to revert back to its original position. Movable structures include objects such as chairs and tables. Fixed structures also include elements such as beams and columns that prevent movement of other objects within the structure. For example, a beam might support the roof above a room, preventing items such as boxes and bookshelves from falling through.
Movable structures can further be subdivided into three categories: free-standing, attached, and combined.
Legibility, adaptability, durability, and cost-effectiveness If a building meets these criteria, it might be termed "sustainable" in a broader sense (or maybe just good architecture).
The basic elements of architecture are space and structure. Space can be defined as the extent that has been allocated to an architectural design. Structure is the underlying system of beams, posts, panels, and other components that make up a building or other structure.
Space and structure must be considered when designing any building. The three main types of buildings are houses, commercial buildings, and public structures. Houses include single family homes, townhouses, and condominiums. They usually have four walls and a roof but some may have more than one floor. House designs vary depending on location and personal preference but they often use common elements such as doors and windows. Doors and windows allow fresh air into our living spaces and help prevent heat or cold from escaping. Both doors and windows can be used to provide light too. Roofs are usually made of shingles, tiles, or metal. They cover the space where we live and work and protect us from the weather.
Commercial buildings are used for business purposes such as offices, shops, factories, etc.
Alternatively, so-called "vernacular" architecture—structures constructed in direct reaction to the local climate, materials, geology, and traditions—is frequently energy-efficient and environmentally friendly...
Traditional structures are those constructed before 1919, with solid (not hollow) walls made of a variety of natural materials such as stone, earth, brick, wood, and lime (used for mortars, renders, and paints). Every traditional structure that still stands today, regardless of size, kind, or status, is significant. Most traditional buildings have only simple designs and often include the following elements: a rectangular floor plan; flat or pitched roofs; three clear sides from which to see the sky; and a center chimney for heat. The traditional style was popular between about 1650 and 1919 when it was replaced by the modern style.
Traditional building techniques were often difficult for modern builders to copy accurately. For example, a traditional stone wall would typically be built without a single nail being inserted into the stone itself. Instead, iron pegs or wooden plugs were first driven into the exterior face of each stone at even intervals, then the stones were lifted into place and hammered onto the plugging material until all gaps were filled. This was an extremely labor-intensive process that made traditional buildings expensive to build.
Today, many people want to live in traditional buildings but can't afford to build them themselves. So they look to rent traditional buildings instead. There are several reasons why this is a good idea. First of all, traditional buildings are stable structures that are well suited to high winds and heavy rain. They tend to cost less than modern equivalents that have to be replaced when they fail.
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