ARCHITECTURE PRESENTATION FOR

Y.E.S.ALMS

JULY 13TH, 2011

http://theaandsami.blogspot.com/2009/06/scary-dollhouse.html

Architecture is the imaginative blend of art and science in the design of environments for people. People need places to eat, work, live and play. Architects transform these needs into concepts and then develop the concepts into building images that can be constructed by others. These projects can be as small as an entrance way and as large as an entire college campus—and everything in between.*

Architecture is the imaginative blend of art and science in the design of environments for people. People need places to eat, work, live and play. Architects transform these needs into concepts and then develop the concepts into building images that can be constructed by others. These projects can be as small as an entrance way and as large as an entire college campus—and everything in between.

What is Architecture?

*http://www.archcareers.org/HowToBecomeAnArchitect.pdf

Art

Science

ARCHITECTURE

What is the difference between

Architecture and Engineering?

Solves: not clearly

defined (or ambiguous)

problems.

For example what is the

best place in a building for

a column, what shape should it be

when I look at it? How does

it make me feel?

Solves: highly complex well defined problems.

For example what exact size and shape column is needed to hold up a roof so it does not collapse?

Art Science

a careful listener -

What are architects all about?So you can understand your client and what they need.

a good communicator -

Explain your ideas and express them – writing – drawing - etc.

a leader - Inspire others on the building team to strive for excellence.

a good citizen - Express ideals of society. Ethical. Promote Sustainability.

a good problem solver -

What is the right question – creative approach – outside the box

a protector - Safeguard health and safety by designing to building codes

a business person -

Spend client’s money wisely, manage your own money.

What is green Architecture?REDUCING IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT

• Reduce consumption in building

Fresh Water Materials

Building Materials Operating Materials

• Reuse Waste leaving building

Waste WaterHuman Waste

Construction Waste

Ruse old buildings for new purposesReuse old building materials

Waste Energy

• Improved Environment within the BuildingReduce indoor air pollutionMaximize building occupant comfort

Quality VentilationMaximize natural light and views

EnergyEnergy to operate buildingEnergy for people to get to and from buildingEnergy for bld’g. materials to get to site

Owner has a need. They pay for Architect’s time to design building plans. Owner also pays Contractor to construct building.

Designs the building – solves the owner’s need – prepares drawings to show design

ideas for contractor.

Builds project according to architect’s drawings. Is paid directly by the owner

for work completed.

Owner must request Green Architecture.

Architect must be trained in design of Green Architecture.

Contractor must understand special aspects of design for

Green Architecture

Owner (Client)

Architect & Engineer Contractor

View from Southeast

Courtesy of Perkins + Will Architects, 215 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 1003

View from Northeast

Courtesy of Perkins + Will Architects, 215 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 1003

Courtyard View

Courtesy of Perkins + Will Architects, 215 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 1003

Courtyard View

Courtesy of Perkins + Will Architects, 215 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 1003

Diagram of Constructed Wetland

Courtesy of Perkins + Will Architects, 215 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 1003

Waste Water to NYC Sewer