History & Theory of Architecture 4

Description

(a) History:rnThis course covers the Early Renaissance, the High and Late Renaissance, as well as the Baroque and Rococo eras. It also covers the developments of the nineteenth century which led to key architectural movements. Innovation in materials (iron and glass) is carefully traced through eclecticism and classical revival.rnrn(b)Theory:rnThis course focuses on architectural design and structure systems. Stability of buildings is focused on, including bearing systems, construction systems and structure systems. A study of form-active systems, vector – active systems, bulk-active systems, surface-active systems and vertical-structure systems is conducted. In addition to the design criteria of educational buildings (types, location and design principles). Also the design criteria of hotels are studied, including types, location and design principles. rn rn

Program

Architecture Engineering

Objectives

• • Develop an understanding of the ways of looking at historical buildings and settlements in terms of social, structural, technological, geographical, etc. factors which influenced their design and planning.rn• Teach students to analyze buildings in terms of structural systems and architectural conception, as well as adopt appropriate structural systems to design buildings of various forms.