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M. Ryan Academic Decathlon
2005-06
Architecture
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• The art and science of designing and constructing buildings
Architecture
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Architects: specialists in designing structures
Architecture
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ArchitectureOne 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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ArchitectureAncient Greek “Orders” (styles): composed of a shaft, capital, and base. (click me)
http://www.bozzle.com/perClassicOrders.html
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ArchitectureEntablature: the top of an order; includes the architrave, frieze, and cornice.
http://penelope.uchicago.edu/~grout/encyclopaedia_romana/architecture/entablature.html
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ArchitectureOther key developments include the arch,
http://www.arlington.k12.va.us/schools/drew/a&a/theromans.htm
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Architecturethe vault,
http://www.arlington.k12.va.us/schools/drew/a&a/theromans.htm
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Architectureand the dome (my personal favorite).
http://www.arlington.k12.va.us/schools/drew/a&a/theromans.htm
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ArchitectureThe 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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ArchitectureA series of columns is called a colonnade.
A series of arches is called an arcade.
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Architecture
The arch, vault, and dome are variations of the same concept that allowed for greater height and more space inside a building.
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ArchitectureThe 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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Architecture
http://www.m-w.com/mw/art/flyingbu.htm
Flying Buttress: external arch that counter-balanced the outward thrust of the high, vaulted ceilings.
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ArchitectureDuring the Industrial Revolution, many new materials were developed: glass-- Crystal Palace (1851)
http://www.uh.edu/engines/epi1158.htm
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Architecture
and wrought iron:
The Eiffel Tower
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Modern ArchitectureAntonio Gaudi: Spanish architect– no flat surface or straight lines (organic)
http://www.lexised.com/architecture/gaudi/casam.html
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Antonio Gaudi’s most famous building: “La Sagrada Familia”
Modern Architecture
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Modern ArchitectureThe 1st skyscraper was made in St. Louis, MO by Louis Sullivan who coined the expression “form follows function”.
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Modern ArchitectureFrank Lloyd Wright: American architect; carefully considered the environment where the building was to be constructed.
“Falling Water”More Wright
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Modern ArchitectureSteel and concrete are the favored materials for commercial type construction.
Wood and brick are the favored materials for residential construction.