The document provides an overview of architecture as both an art and science, outlining early architectural methods such as the post-and-lintel structure and classic Greek styles. It details key architectural elements including vaults, arches, and the evolution of materials during the industrial revolution, leading to modern architecture characterized by skyscrapers and environmental considerations. Notable architects mentioned include Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, with a focus on the use of steel and concrete in contemporary construction.

1. By
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Introduction to Architecture

2. • The art and science of designing
and constructing buildings
• It has been described as a social
art and also an artful science.
• Some of classic and modern
architectural designs info is given
in following slides…
What is Architecture
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3. Early Architecture
One of the early architectural
developments was the use of the
“post-and-lintel” method
A beam is placed horizontally
across upright posts.
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4. Classic Greek Architecture
Ancient Greek
“Orders” (styles):
composed of a shaft,
capital, and base.
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5. The Vault
Vault is an architectural term for an
arched form used to provide a space with
a ceiling or roof.
The parts of a vault exert lateral thrust
that requires a counter resistance.
When vaults are built underground, the
ground gives all the resistance required.
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6. Arch
The arch was a purely Roman invention. An
arch is often made up of small stones called
voussoir and a large central stone called a
keystone.
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7. Colonnade & Arcade
A series of columns is
called a colonnade.
A series of arches is
called an arcade.
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8. Architecture
The Romans were great engineers. They
developed concrete as a building material,
which was used in building aqueducts, baths,
and other public works projects.
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9. Revolution in Architecture
During the Industrial
Revolution, many new
materials were developed:
glass-- Crystal Palace
(1851) and wrought iron:
The Eiffel Tower
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10. Modern Architecture
The 1st
skyscraper was made in St. Louis,
MO by Louis Sullivan who coined the
expression “form follows function”.
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11. Modern Architecture
Frank Lloyd Wright: American architect;
carefully considered the environment where
the building was to be constructed.
“Falling Water”
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12. Modern Architecture
Steel and concrete
are the favored
materials for
commercial type
construction.
Wood and brick
are the favored
materials for
residential
construction.
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