Architecture Appreciation

Course details

How human being perceive the world in which we live and imagine what can be has influenced the shape and function of the structures in the built environment which impact on our daily lives. From ancient Greece to modern Dubai architects have dreamt and wondered and produced buildings and spaces which continue to wow and inspire.

Underlying the built environment are important principles of design which have developed over many thousands of years.

Never before has the urban landscape been so important, with so many human beings sharing scare resources and amenities, yet enjoying a sense of personal space and a free environment.

Architecture appreciation skills include:

• Design Principles
• History of Architecture
• Major Personalities in Architecture
• Human Perception in Architectural Design
• Construction For Architecture
• Urban Planning
• Assignments

Design Principles

• Form
• Space
• Composition
• Imagery

Factors in the History of Architecture

• Social Factors
• Economic Factors
• Religious Factors
• Technological Factors
• Aesthetic Factors

Construction for Architecture

• Materials
• Structures
• Functions
• Building Systems
• Urban Planning
• Patterns of Urban Planning
• Study of Buildings
• Different Environements and Physical
• Characteristics

Assignments

Each learner will complete an assignment related to one of the topics on the course as agreed with the course tutor.