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HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT -ILECTURE-1
INTRODUCTION TO THE SUBJECT 1st Semester B .Arch, August - December 2013
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT -IWHAT IS HISTORY?The study of past eventsThese include not just written documents, but also through objects such as buildings,Through the study of history we can investigate and interpret why society developed as it has and determine what influences have affected the past and present and shape the future.History also provides a sense of identity to understand the collective past that has have made us what we are today.The way in which people identify and interact with one another is by and large a consequence of history, which shapes and conditions individuals and societies whether they fully understand it or not.http://www.siena.edu/pages/3289.asp
HISTORYArchitecture ENVIRONMENTColosseum RomeThese include not just written documents, but also through objects such as buildings, artifacts
An object made by a human beingThese include not just written documents, but also through objects such as buildings, artifacts and paintings.
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT -IWHAT IS ARCHITECTURE ?Through the study of history we can investigate and interpret why society developed as it has and determine what influences have affected the past and present and shape the future.History also provides a sense of identity to understand the collective past that has have made us what we are today.The way in which people identify and interact with one another is by and large a consequence of history, which shapes and conditions individuals and societies whether they fully understand it or not.http://www.siena.edu/pages/3289.asp
HISTORYArchitecture ENVIRONMENT
The art or practice of designing and constructing buildingsThe style in which a building is designed and constructed, especially with regard to a specific PERIOD
Parthenon, Greek
Gothic Cathedrals
TheNational Congress of Brazil,
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT -IWHAT IS ARCHITECTURE ?Through the study of history we can investigate and interpret why society developed as it has and determine what influences have affected the past and present and shape the future.History also provides a sense of identity to understand the collective past that has have made us what we are today.The way in which people identify and interact with one another is by and large a consequence of history, which shapes and conditions individuals and societies whether they fully understand it or not.http://www.siena.edu/pages/3289.asp
HISTORYArchitecture ENVIRONMENT
The art or practice of designing and constructing buildingsThe style in which a building is designed and constructed, especially with regard to a specific period, PLACE
Places with heavy rainfall
Design on a hill
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT -IWHAT IS ARCHITECTURE ?Through the study of history we can investigate and interpret why society developed as it has and determine what influences have affected the past and present and shape the future.History also provides a sense of identity to understand the collective past that has have made us what we are today.The way in which people identify and interact with one another is by and large a consequence of history, which shapes and conditions individuals and societies whether they fully understand it or not.http://www.siena.edu/pages/3289.asp
HISTORYArchitecture ENVIRONMENT
The art or practice of designing and constructing buildingsThe style in which a building is designed and constructed, especially with regard to a specific period, place, or CULTURE:
Hindu architecture
Sikh architecture Akshardham temple
Chinese architecture Temple of Heaven
Church architecture
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT -IWHAT IS ENVIRONMENT ?Through the study of history we can investigate and interpret why society developed as it has and determine what influences have affected the past and present and shape the future.History also provides a sense of identity to understand the collective past that has have made us what we are today.The way in which people identify and interact with one another is by and large a consequence of history, which shapes and conditions individuals and societies whether they fully understand it or not.http://www.siena.edu/pages/3289.asp
HISTORYArchitecture ENVIRONMENT
The setting or condition in which a particular activity is carried on.
Natural EnvironmentMan made Environment
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE Traces the changes in Design of various building types & functions , Structure, Construction methods and other architectural elementsThroughVarious Traditions, Regions, Stylistic trendsfrom The Primitive Phases till the present day.
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT -ITraces the changes in Design of various building types & functions
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE Traces the changes in Design of various building types & functions , Structure, Construction methods and other architectural elementsThroughVarious Traditions, Regions, Stylistic trendsfrom The Primitive Phases till the present day.
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT -ITraces the changes in Structures What is a Structures? Various elements of building And How these elements are interrelated Purpose of Structures design ? To make building able to stand AndAlso withstand forces which acts on it .Forces: Dead load Live load Wind force Snow force
http://www.aisc.org/uploadedFiles/Steel_Solutions_Center/Conceptual/My_Project/Files/ArchitectsGuide.pdf
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE Traces the changes in Design of various building types & functions , Structure, Construction methods and other architectural elementsThroughVarious Traditions, Regions, Stylistic trendsfrom The Primitive Phases till the present day.
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT -ITraces the changes in Structures
Caves - Natural formations
Tress branches and leaves
Stone hut
Sun dried (katcha ) brick house
Falling water house , Pennsylvania
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE Traces the changes in Design of various building types & functions , Structure, Construction methods and other architectural elementsThroughVarious Traditions, Regions, Stylistic trendsfrom The Primitive Phases till the present day.
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT -ITraces the changes in Structures
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE Traces the changes in Design of various building types & functions , Structure, Construction methods and other architectural elementsThroughVarious Traditions, Regions, Stylistic trendsfrom The Primitive Phases till the present day.
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT -ITraces the changes in Construction Methods
http://www.canadianarchitect.com/asf/principles_of_enclosure/enclosure_typologies/enclosure_typologies.htm
trabeated system of construction
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE Traces the changes in Design of various building types & functions , Structure, Construction methods and other architectural elementsThroughVarious Traditions, Regions, Stylistic trendsfrom The Primitive Phases till the present day.
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT -ITraces the changes in Construction Methods http://www.canadianarchitect.com/asf/principles_of_enclosure/enclosure_typologies/enclosure_typologies.htm
trabeated system of construction
http://catholicexchange.com/catholic-exchange-needs-your-help-please/
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE Traces the changes in Design of various building types & functions , Structure, Construction methods and other architectural elementsThroughVarious Traditions, Regions, Stylistic trendsfrom The Primitive Phases till the present day.
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT -ITraces the changes in Construction Methods
trabeated system of construction
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE Traces the changes in Design of various building types & functions , Structure, Construction methods and other architectural elementsThroughVarious Traditions, Regions, Stylistic trendsfrom The Primitive Phases till the present day.
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT -ITraces the changes in other architectural elements
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE& BUILTENVIRONMENTSHISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT -IGroup of BUILDINGS Includes a
Therefore we must understand that history of architecture doesnt end with the single building or element but includes the surroundings as well
Acropolis Athens
BEGINNING OF HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
BC = Before Christ - THE YEARS BEFORE THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST
A.D. = Anno Domini (year of our Lord) The number of years since the birth of Jess Christ. THE YEARS AFTER THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST
BEGINNING OF HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
The human race appeared on Earth 2.000.000 or 3.000.000 years ago and... ...Paleolithic started
Life in prehistory : The fight for survivalHumans are living creaturas. What do we need to survive?
WATERFOODPROTECTION
BEGINNING OF HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENTIn Palaeolithic people were NOMADICPeople moved from one place to another... Protection from bad weather, dangersThey sheltered in caves
BEGINNING OF HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENTSurvival was not easy...The storage of water?They learnt to make containers that can store water
POTTERY
BEGINNING OF HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENTWild fruits and vegetablesMeat
Fish
They had...
BEGINNING OF HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENTThere were a lot of problems!Its difficult to find wild fruits and vegetables during the cold wintersThey learnt to farm the land
They learnt to make containers that can store food
BASKETSPOTTERY
BEGINNING OF HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENTHunting was also not easyAnimals are stronger, bigger and faster than men
They learnt to shape stones into tools or weapons
BEGINNING OF HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENTCould they hunt and fish always?No, its difficult to find animals during the cold winterThey learnt to take care of animals
Difficulties to hunt and fish during the cold winter
BEGINNING OF HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
The vegetables soup is boilingBaking breadCOOKING FOOD: Humans learnt how to use fire to cook, so their diet became healthy and tastyRoasting some meat
THE USES OF FIRE
BEGINNING OF HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENTCave is not a nice place to liveThey built huts They lived in settlements
In Neolithic people learnt to farm the land and take care of animalsIn Neolithic people became SEDENTARY
World population grewPeople began to grow more food than they would need allowed people to do things other than farming Trade increased Establishment of Towns/CitiesCities become centers of trade, politics and culture Men became superiorFormalized religion Ceremonies, rituals, and worship Built large temples BEGINNING OF HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Changes in society..
Social Classes Based on occupations, wealth, and influencerulers, priests, and noblesmerchants and artisansfarmers and unskilled workers majorityslavesBEGINNING OF HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENTSocial classes ..
Organized Government Projects need planning-decision making created lawsestablished systems of justicesupervised food production and building projectsgathered taxes organized defense BEGINNING OF HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
NEED TO STUDY HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & BUILT ENVIRONMENTS To locate our self , that we are not individual, we are connected to the entire world. Experience from the past , largely influence today's decision.We get to know that each era since the beginning of time formed its own unique style ..Every action is sequel to another , so without studying past we cant move further..Thus we need to study about our past and to know how change has happens through time
We have learnt from our past. And we are witnessing its reflections today as wellAnd now We must create things today that become History tomorrow
COURSE OVERVIEW
Overview of the entire course to be covered during the semesterUnit-I
Definition and scope of Architecture. Interdependence of various components of the built environment. Need for a holistic approach. Mans early/prehistoric attempts to colonise and personalize space. Examples of early shelters, Stonehenge, tumuli, etc. as expression of mans physical and spiritual needsDeterminants of Built Form - geo-physical, societal, political and technological, etc. Global examples of vernacular architecture.Introduction to the River Valley Civilizations. Comparative study of different manifestations with reference to location, materials and techniques, socio-cultural influences and other contextual factorsUnit-II
Egyptian Civilization: Concept of the Royal Necropolis, locational context and architectural characteristics of public buildings, e.g. mastabas, pyramids and temples(rock-cut & structural) -one example of each type to be chosen. Workers settlement- city of Kahun. Mesopotamian Civilization; the urban context and architecture of public buildings (ziggurats and palaces). Examples of the city and Ziggurat of Ur, city and palace and of Khorsabad.Unit-III
Indus Valley Civilization: Form of the Harappan City, location and role of public buildings.Architecture of the typical Harappan dwelling, Granary and Bath.The Vedic Village, Building typology and construction
Tentative Teaching scheduleWeek no. Contents Week -1(9th Aug , 2013 )Id (Holiday)Week -2(16thAug , 2013 )Definition and scope of Architecture. Interdependence of various components of the built environment. Need for a holistic approachWeek -3(23rdAug , 2013 )Mans early/prehistoric attempts to colonise and personalise space. Examples of early shelters, Stonehenge, tumuli, etc. as expression of mans physical and spiritual needs
Week -4(30thAug , 2013 )Week -5(6th Sep , 2013 )Determinants of Built Form - geo-physical, societal, political and technological, etc. Global examples of vernacular architecture.
Week -6(13th Sep, 2013 )Class test
Introduction to the River Valley Civilizations. Comparative study of different manifestations with reference to location, materials and techniques, socio-cultural influences and other contextual factors
Week -7(20th Sep , 2013 )Week -8(27th Sep ,2013 )MST 1
Tentative Teaching scheduleWeek no. Contents Week -9(4th Oct, 2013 )International Conference & Training Workshop by CSPAWeek -10(11th Oct , 2013 )Pratibimbh 2013 ( Annual fest )Week -11(18thOct, 2013 )Egyptian Civilization: Concept of the Royal Necropolis, locational context and architectural characteristics of public buildings, e.g. mastabas, pyramids and temples(rock-cut & structural) -one example of each type to be chosen. Workers settlement- city of Kahun.
Week -12(25th Oct , 2013 )Week -13(1st Nov , 2013 )MST 2Week -14(8th Nov, 2013 )Mesopotamian Civilization; the urban context and architecture of public buildings (ziggurats and palaces). Examples of the city and Ziggurat of Ur, city and palace and of Khorsabad.
Week -15(15th Nov, 2013 )MST 3Week -16(22nd Nov, 2013 )Class test
Indus Valley Civilization: Form of the Harappan City, location and role of public buildings.Architecture of the typical Harappan dwelling, Granary and Bath.The Vedic Village, Building typology and construction
Week -17(29th Nov 2013 )
Kind of assignments the students would be expected to undertake, evaluation system