A critical Synthesis: Interior Design
Randy Rodriguez
Western Kentucky University
English 300
03/02/15
Introduction Architecture is certainly among the oldest sector that dates back to approximately 3000 B.C. Man was in dire demand for shelter and basic infrastructure to help live a sustainable lifestyle (Attoe, 1978). The ancient infrastructure was purely engineered using the aboriginal talent acquired from the informal training activities practised across different societies.
The quality of architecture in the early ages therefore was determined by the skills acquired from an informal training specifically offered by the elderly and experienced men in a certain society. Infrastructural development at this ancient age dealt with the basic knowledge of building small scale structure to support the daily requirements of a specific society. Architecture at this dispensation dealt with the simple small scale issues as per the demand of a certain society (Margolin, 1989). The demand of improved infrastructure and the increase in population however led to massive demand of architectural services. Due to the enormous human beings population; the aboriginal architectural norms could not meet the demand hence required a change in the nature of architectural designs and strategies basically to meet the exploding demand of secure, affordable and durable infrastructure across the globe (Capon, 1999). The aboriginal norms have since been replaced by new
Considering the era in question, 10000BC until 550AD, it seems incomprehensible, whilst appreciating similarities due to influence of climate, geographical location and peoples of the area, not to expect differences in the design. Here I use the definition of design as an image created to communicate the appearance and function of a building, due to the advancement of civilization in that time, and the increase in material want. Likewise, advances in skill and technology (even at a very basic pre BC level, was huge, influencing the construction; Construction I would define as - the action of building something, for example a building or large structure. Lastly over time, the ancient civilizations would have become increasingly aware of the potential and viability of adapting their buildings to reap the benefits of environmental factors whilst at the same time and over time, incorporating environmental performance; that is how the building reacts to its geographical location and climate.
The ingeniousness and beauty of Roman architecture has not been lost on us in the 2000 years since it was built. Even today, we still marvel at what incredible builders the Romans were, and at the sheer scale and integrity of many of their projects. It is hard to argue that today’s architecture will maintain the same lasting grandeur as that which the Romans built. If we can still respect and admire the grandeur of Rome as it was in it’s day, one can only imagine how much of an influence people of the time felt, due to the incredible innovations that the Romans brought to the new regions of their empire. In fact, it is because of the superior engineering skills and architectural ideas possessed by the Romans, and respected by others,
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The Romans had great architectural works constructed during their era. Sometimes this included the dwellings of individuals. In the following paragraphs, both the simple and more complex dwellings in the city and countryside of Ancient Rome will be examined.
Architecture is the very foundation of mankind, and it has been around almost as long as humans. Many cultures and nations have used it for many purposes. Some purposes include a living place, a burial place, storage, and in many cases a form of art. It has evolved throughout time, each more unique than another. While there were many types of different architecture, many of them follow the same principles. The difference though between some nations architecture is so distinctive that one may be able to know where its style originated. While many different styles of architecture were influenced by previous nations, some, like the United States, were influenced by a single man, Thomas Jefferson.
Greek architects provided some of the finest and most distinctive buildings in the entire Ancient World and some of their structures,
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