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Architecture (from Latin, architectura and ultimately from Greek, "a master builder", from a???- "chief, leader" and te?t??, "builder, carpenter")[1] is the art and science of designing buildings and structures.


A wider definition would include within its scope also the design of the total built environment, from the macrolevel of town planning, urban design, and landscape architecture to the microlevel of creating furniture. Architectural design usually must address both feasibility and cost for the builder, as well as function and aesthetics for the user.

Planned architecture often manipulates space, volume, texture, light, shadow, or abstract elements in order to achieve pleasing aesthetics. This distinguishes it from applied science or engineering, which usually concentrate more on the functional and feasibility aspects of the design of constructions or structures.

In the field of building architecture, the skills demanded of an architect range from the more complex, such as for a hospital or a stadium, to the apparently simpler, such as planning residential houses. Many architectural works may be seen also as cultural and political symbols, and/or works of art. The role of the architect, though changing, has been central to the successful (and sometimes less than successful) design and implementation of pleasingly built environments in which people live.

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2010-10-18 - Home Security
Is your home security reliable?. Learn more about security systems and alarms. 

 

2007-06-21 - Changes to the ARE
The exam will be updated in July 2008 to ARE 4.0. The latest version of the exam updates and improves the current format by combining graphic and multiple-choice content. Read more on the changes with the ARE...

 

2007-06-12 - Green Architecture

Green architecture produces buildings that consume lower engery, water, and construction products.  Green buildings also require less maintenace and infrastructure. Read more on Green Architecture...

 

Architecture Information

Definition of Architecture
Architecture, as a profession is the practice of providing a service, which includes many different disciplines while the overall aim of an architect is to design buildings. Read more on the definition of architecture...

 

Reading and Understanding Plans
It can be difficult to read blueprints, for many it feels like learning a new language. With all those lines, symbols and abbreviations, blueprints can boggle even the most intuitive among us. Read more on how to read and understand plans...

 

Why you should hire an Architect
In the short and long run architects can save you money. Read more on why you should hire an architect...

 

What do Architects do?
Architects are highly trained professionals that design buildings.  Architects work closely with other members of the construction industry including engineers, builders, surveyors, city planners, inspectors, and developers. Read more on what architects do...

 

Renaissance Architecture
Italian Renaissance architects based their theories and practices on Classical Roman examples. The Renaissance revival of Classical Rome was important in architecture. Read more on Renaissance Architecture...

 

Organic Modernist Architecture
Organic architecture is multi-faceted, free and surprising. The inspiration of organic architecture comes from nature and can be seen in the shapes and designs that minic natural images. Read more on Organic Modernist Architecture...

 

Art-Deco Architecture

Art Deco is characterized by geometric designs, bold colors and exotic motifs. The Art Deco movement gained popularity from 1920 until 1939.  Read more about Art Deco Architecture...

 

Neo-Classical Architecture

Neo-Classical architecture is a new birth of the classical architecture of ancient Greece and Rome. A Neoclassical building is likely to have these features: symmetrical shape, tall columns that rise the full height of the building, triangular pediment, and a domed roof. Read more about Neo-Classical buildings...

 

Interior Decoration

Rustic Furniture Architectural Salvage and Vintage Decorating Accessories

 As you know, these days there is a whole movement towards going back to the basics, recycling resources, more original and unique products, handmade, more pure. We found this interesting resource that you might find interesting: Home Decor & Architecturals 

 

 

Interior Decoration Definition by Wikipedia

Interior decoration is the art of decorating a room so that it is attractive, easy to use, and functions well with the existing architecture. The goal of interior decoration is to provide a certain "feel" for the room; it encompasses applying wallpaper, painting walls and other surfaces, choosing furniture and fittings, such as light fixtures, and providing other decorations for the area such as paintings and sculptures. Interior decorating is done professionally by interior decorators. It is considered a design field. read more about interior decoration...