TOA2 finals

• BUILDING ENTRANCE -involves the act of penetrating a vertical plane that distinguishes one space from another and separates "here " and "there ". -transition from outside to inside
• Transitioning from outside to inside • Implied -change of level of platforms indicating inside territory. • Real -pillars, gateways -e.g. Japanese Shrines, Greek Temples, Mesopotamian Palaces
• Flush Entrance -continuous entry -typical entrance
• Projected Entrance

  -forms transitional space -has a function to the approach -provides overhead shelter
• Recessed Entrance

  -provides shelter -recessed building exterior
• Entrance can be visually reinforced by: • changing the size, shape, and orientation. • making it deep or circuitous. • articulating it with ornament or decorations.
• CONFIGURATION OF THE PATH -a path or movement, which has a starting point leading to the desired destination. -it may reinforce a spatial organization by paralleling its pattern. -it may contrast with the for of the spatial organization and serve as a visual counterpoint to it.
• LINEAR -all paths are linear -either straight, curvilinear, segmented, intersected, branched, or looped -e.g. The Great Temple of Ammon, Karnak
• Radial -has linear paths extending from a common point. -e.g. Arc De Triomphe, Paris, France
• Spiral -a single, continuous path increasingly revolves around its central point. -e.g. Guggenheim Museum
• Grid -consists of two parallel paths intersecting at regular intervals, creating squares or rectangular planes. -e.g. Barcelona streets view from above
• Network -consists of paths connecting established points in space. -multiple intersections -e.g. town streets

  Composite -combination of patterns.
• Pass by spaces -the integrity of each space s maintained. -the configuration of path is flexible. - Mediating spaces can be used to link the path with the spaces.
• Path through spaces -The path may pass though a space axially, obliquely, or along its edge. -In cutting through a space, the path creates patterns of rest and movement within it.
• Terminate in a space -The location of the space establishes the path. - This path-space relationship is used to approach and enter functionally or symbolically important spaces.
• 3 types of signs

  1. Indexial sign -existential relation between signifier and signified

  2. Iconic signs -different set of relations between signifier and signified

  3. Symbolic signs arbitrary relation between the signifier and the signified (Associated)
• Expression -implies a clear and authentic displaying of the character or personality of an individual (architect).
• BUILDING DESIGN AS AN ICONIC SYSTEM TRANSFORMATIONS

  1. Pragmatic Design
  2. 2. Typologic Design
  3. 3. Analogical Design
  4. 4. Canonic (Geometric) design
• Visual expression of function

  List of common and typical practical Functions: 1. To be Grasped by the Hand

  2. To Supports Human Body

  3. To contain or Support Something

  4. To Deal with Static or Dynamic Forces

  5. To Protect and Hem In

  6. To Open and Connect

  7. To Distribute

  7. To Move and to be Stable

  8. Tool Expression
• section 704 : location on property
• section 706 : allowable floor area increases
• section 707 : maximum height of buildings
• section 805: ceiling heights
• section 806 : sizes and dimensions of rooms
• section 807 : air space requirements in determining the size of rooms
• section 808 : window openings
• section 905: pest and vermin control
• Section 906: noise pollution control
• section 907: pipes materials
• macro views

  whatever governments chose to do or not to do
• Goal oriented course

  a course of action within an environment to utilize in an effort to reach a goal
• republic act no 9266

  an act providing for a more responsive and comprehensive regulation for the registration, licensing and practice of architecture, repealing for the purpose republic act no 545, as an act to regulate the practice of architecture in the Philippines and for other purposes
• the earliest known written building code is included in the code of hammurabi
• the architecture act of 2004, only architects can prepare and sign architectural documents
• republic act no. 1581, an act to amend section 34 of ra 545 entitled , an act to regulate the practice of architecture in the philippines
• In architecture, a "site" refers to the specific location or plot of land where a building is constructed.
• aspect of the sites

  site development plan, site selection, site control
• site development

  • Orientation to the sun
  • Orientation to the wind
• site selection

  Selection options, if there are any at all are usually limited to few sites within a community. Most commonly, the client has already selected the site before coming to the architect to discuss the proposed building; and the design consideration becomes one of developing the site and the building as harmoniously as possible
• site control

  • Energy conservation strategy
  • Manage harsh climates
  • Includes windbreaks, shade trees, ground cover, building orientation relative to the sun and wind, and underground structures.