THEORY OF DESIGN

SERIES TEST                                                  SAFA SHERIEF

                                                                     S3. A 
PART – A
a]     PRAGMATIC DESIGN

Designs that are practical rather than theoretical.

Available materials are used for construction.
Innovative materials.
Repetitive designs.
Introduction of new materials from the nature.
Trial and error process.
b]   ICONIC DESIGN
A design that is outstanding and influential.
It remains as a good example as time passes.
It can find solutions to constructive problems.
It creates a cultural significance.
c]  ANALOGICAL DESIGN

 Analogical thought is fundamental to creativity.

 Solves problems, make connections between disciplines.
 Systems derived from nature.

d]   CANONIC DESIGN

Ø Design that incorporate different rules.

Ø Gives an idea about proportion and scales.
Ø Planning grids, proportionate rules, etc. are used.
Ø Makes construction process easier.

f]  ARCHITECTURAL CRITICISM

Criticism is the analysis and judgement of the merits and faults of a work. Its not only about pointing out the
mistakes but analyzing the design as a whole. Some of the factors considered are form, function, structure,
workability, light, ventilation, etc. The diversity in architecture trends id due to the architect's lack of
theoretical culture which leads them to adopt architectural forms without comprehending the meanings.
PART – B

4]  Architecture has become insensitive to users, to site conditions and history. It is suffering crisis of
confidence.

 Ignoring the publics opinion :  Architects  are ignoring the publics opinion about their work and are not
concerned about their needs.
 Signature of their architects :  The buildings are built according to the style pf the architects without
considering various site factors such as context, history, topography, vegetation, etc.
 Built without consultation :  The needs and demands of the user are not considered while designing.
 Buildings are not used :  Some buildings fail as a whole and is left unused.

QUALITIES OF A GOOD CRITIC.

  Characteristics of a good critic are articulateness, having the ability to use language with a high level of
appeal and skill. Sympathy , sensitivity and insight are important too.
 Form , style and medium are also considered by critics.
 Critics are publicly accepted because of the quality of their assessments of their reputation.

   
5]   STRUCTURAL PERFOMANCE : 
   
       One of the primary functions of a built structure is to provide a safe shelter. Structural performance is
directly linked to the safety of the occupants of the structure.

       AESTHETIC AND CULTURAL PERFORMANCE : 

       These issues have long been the focal point of architectural design. 
The form, organization of space, material selection, color, shape and details, all play a major role in
determining the cultural and aesthetic aspects.

                                                                                  
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