scale presentation
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What is “SCALE” ?
The comparison of one object against another
•Determine objects’ size•Determine objects’ ratio/relationship of size
Scale:
Types of Scale
Mechanical
Visual
Human
Mechanical Scale The size of something relative to an accepted
standard of measurement
U.S. Imperial System vs. International Metric System Architectural Plans Models
Monumentality
Visual Scale The size of an object relative to an assumed size of anpther object
Elements such as windows and doorways give us an idea the size and the number of stories of a building
We perceive the size of each element in relation to the whole structure
Human Scale
Human Scale Human scale is based on the dimensions of the body Designing to human scale achieves:
Comfort Intimacy In control Important
Monumentality
Breaks the human scale Aware the
existence of things much larger than ourselves
Insignificant Demands our
respect