Architecture can be defined as the design of buildings and spaces to meet human needs through the use of technology, science, and aesthetic qualities. It aims to provide utility, structure, and attractiveness. Architecture differs from simple building in that it involves the design process before construction. When designing, architects must consider the context including factors like the earth, climate, ecology, resources, cities, neighborhoods, and how buildings and interior spaces will serve individuals and groups on psychological, social, and cultural levels. The study of architecture incorporates fields like sociology, psychology, anthropology, materials, structure, engineering, arts, and humanities.

1. Kuwait University College of Engineering and Petroleum Department of Architecture Introduction to Architecture Dr. Yasser Mahgoub

2. What is Architecture? A good definition was provided by the Roman architect VITRUVIUS in the 1st century AD. Vitruvius said that architecture was a building that incorporated: Utilitas ... Firmitas … Venristas Commodotoes ... Firmness ... Delighte Functional ... Technological ... Aesthetic Utility ... Structure ... Attractive Use ... Construction … Appearance

3. The Difference Between Architecture and Building Building = Building Architecture = Design BEFORE Building DESIGN of Buildings and Spaces According to Human Needs Using Technology and Science, With Aesthetic Qualities

4. Context Earth Climate Ecology Resources Cities Neighborhoods Buildings Interior Spaces Individual Groups Psychological Social Cultural Man Human Environment Built Environment Natural Environment

5. Context Man Human Environment Built Environment Natural Environment

6. Architecture Sociology Psychology Anthropology Materials Structure Electrical Mechanical Civil Painting Sculpture Aesthetics Architecture Arts Science & Engineering Humanities

7. Thank you. Dr. Yasser Mahgoub