Topic 1: stem

• Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions include Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, and other forms of art which will continue to serve a definite function.
• Contemporary Architecture refers to the current style of an architect.
• Structures would range from simple shells to high rise structures that meet the demands of modern citizens.
• Contemporary Architecture may include elements such as unconventional forms, innovative materials, and sustainable building practices.
• Alan Gowans is an architect with a special interest in contemporary architecture.
• Architecture is always about something, particularly the values held by the people who had it built, their assumptions about what is real, and their ideas of importance.
• Construction Principles in Architecture involve using strong horizontal elements to hold up weak vertical elements with large spaces between them.
• An arched member is used to span a large opening and support loads from above.
• Concrete provides an economic substitute for traditional materials and has the ability to use with other materials, making the structures stronger.
• Concrete is a mixture of cement and water, with a large amount of sand and gravel, which hardens rapidly resulting in a fire-resistant solid of great compressive strength.
• Innovation Movement is about adapting to new trends and ideas.
• Characteristics of Contemporary Architecture include sustainability, asymmetry, round, curved and free-form shapes, open floor plans, minimalism, and environmental friendliness.
• Construction Principles in Architecture also involve using strong vertical elements to hold up weak horizontal elements with large spaces between them.
• A curved member is used to span a large opening and support loads from above.
• Architectural doors, windows, walls, and interior decorations are just as important as the structure itself.
• Green Canyon Resort in Pampanga by Felino Palafox Jr. is an example of environment-friendly architecture.
• The 21st century skyscrapers are now increasingly connected to their urban context by integrating mass transportation.
• Environment-Friendly Architecture, also known as "green buildings", are more than just a passing trend.
• Eco Art is a kind of art that promotes environmental awareness and protection by depicting nature or using it as a means to reflect the beauty of the environment and the importance of its preservation.
• One Shangri-la Place in Ortigas, Pasig City is an example of a 21st century skyscraper that is seamlessly integrated into its urban context.
• Skyscrapers are immensely tall buildings found in densely populated cities all over the globe.
• Construction Principles in Architecture involve using strong diagonal elements to hold up weak diagonal elements with large spaces between them.
• Environment-Friendly Architecture is promoted by artists, such as Leandro V, who are committed to creating sustainable architecture.
• Sustainable architecture is also referred to as green architecture or environmental architecture.
• Biomorphic Architecture involves the use of curved metal hemispheres, which can be structural or decorative, and can be combined in various ways to create different effects.
• Biomorphic Architecture is designed with patterns or shapes inspired by living organisms, such as trees, and incorporates new materials and techniques.
• Biomorphic Architecture can also be inspired by non-natural sources, such as in the case of a biomorphic structure that was inspired by a rat's cage.
• Biomorphic Architecture is a protection from the heat of the sun and from the rain.
• Biomorphic Architecture can be inspired by nature, as seen in the example of a biomorphic structure that was inspired by a nautilus shell.
• Environment-Friendly Architecture promotes sustainability through the use of environmentally friendly materials and techniques.
• Biomorphic Architecture is designed by artists, such as Saint Andrew and Andrewe the Apostle Church in Makati, designed by National Artist for Architecture, Leandro V.
• A diagonal member is used to span a large opening and support loads from above.
• Fountains are usually located outside a building but can also be found in contemporary art.
• The color of the doors should match the mood and color of the interior of the structure.
• Doors can be made of wood or glass combined with metal.
• Modern windows are usually made of glass, which are transparent or translucent.
• Walls are usually made of concrete reinforced with steel.
• Windows are not just openings into a structure, they serve as a passage of light, air, and sound.
• Wood or glass surfaces can be carved with a design to look more appealing.
• A window composed of colored pieces or painted glass frequently portrays people or scenes.