A research on structural design approaches within the scope of theory and application

Thesis (Master)--İzmir Institute of Technology, Architecture, İzmir, 1998Includes bibliographical references (leaves: 92-95)Text in English; Abstract: Turkish and Englishxi, 96 leavesThe integration of creative, imaginative and economically feasible structures into the design process of _buildings has always been an essential issue in the history of architecture. The aim of this study is; to explore the relationship between the design of structural systems and the formation of architectural space, to display the changes in structure/space relationship in respect to scientific progress from the beginning of the age of positivism until today. This study is structured in two parts. At first, a morphological classification is made within a retrospective overview to explore the relationship of structure and space. Secondly, the age of positivism and the effects of positivism on architectural theories are explored to determine the changes in structure/space relationship. Today, the new developments in architectural space concept, such as "dynamic stability" affects the design of structures. Still, it is clear that the structure is an indispensable necessity during the process of shaping the space and architectural end product "building", whether the space is static or dynamic

Thirteen; Stones Around the Fire; the Threshold: Myth and Discourse on the Genesis of Architecture

The number 13 reminds us of the other, that which is mysterious, beyond reason, unknown, and only suggested through myth. The number 13 is mystical because it marks such a significant point in the counting of things; therefore it is with 13 that the realm of the unknown starts - the realm where things must be counted to be valued

The Transformation of Bali Aga (Ancient Balinese) Housing Dimension System in Modern Hospitality Houses Using Proportion and Scale Approach

The dimension system in a building can create a specific character in different eras. The order in the role of proportion and building scale as parts of the dimension system, is highly dependent on the comparison of elements that forms the building. In the development of Balinese architecture, the dwellings in Bali Aga period also have different dimension system compared with other periods. It becomes a certain issue when the concepts of Bali Aga dwellings which dated from about 700 years ago have reappeared in modern times as a source of inspiration, especially for the concept of hospitality houses. This raises a question whether dimension system as a part of its concept also applied. This study uses mixed methods with analysis of mathematical-anthropocentric and perception-philosophy. The aim of the study is to determine the approach of the dimension system used in Bali Aga dwellings, in terms of the proportion and scale, and then compared it with the transformation today especially in modern hospitality houses. The result of the research shows that each dimension system used in these different eras has some similarities in terms of ideas, but also has significant changes that resulted the loss of the philosophical meaning. Keywords: building dimension system, proportion, scale, Bali Aga, hospitality house

The topological reading of ambiances in the built environment: the new methodology for the analysis of the luminous ambiance in the museum space.

Daylight is currently at the centre of discourse on architectural space. The definition of architectural space takes essence from Euclidean geometry related to metric dimensions. The present study is an attempt to shed light on topology which is a non-Euclidean geometry. It can support non-metric components of space such as light to define architectural space. A corpus of six European museums has been chosen to study the immaterial or material relationships between form and daylight, since light is an essential element for the success of the exhibition. It also seeks to highlight discontinuity reports, and to confirm their existence through their software visualizations. Therefore, the current study has taken into account an analysis model based on the notions of "route" and "sequence". The contemporary architectural project focused on taking into account human postures, both physical and psychological, within the architectural space. The results obtained show that light can release other spatial features for the museum space that can be highlighted by visualization with sequential analysis

Classicism as Foundation in Architecture: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe\u27s Richard King Mellon Hall of Science and Michael Graves\u27s Erickson Alumni Center

The French Cubist painter and writer Amedee Ozenfant suggested that Deep in every revolution, discreetly hidden, resides a classicism which is a form of constant. Twentieth-century Modern and Postmodern architecture are no exceptions to this rule. Basic to both movements is the use of classical reference as a foundation for communication with the viewer. This study shows how classical elements and ideas inform the work of Modern and Postmodern architects. Employing classicism as a framework for the holistic reinterpretation of a set of established values (Modernism), or as quotation that is part of a symbolic cultural language (Postmodernism), the architect is well served by the adoption of this time-honored source at the core of his or her work.;Modern architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Postmodernist Michael Graves serve as representative examples of each of these ways of using classical elements and ideas to ground their work. This study looks at the development of each artist in the context of his artistic movement and details classical influences on his work, focusing ultimately on one building designed by each architect: Mies\u27s Richard King Mellon Hall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1962-68); and Graves\u27s Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown, West Virginia (1984-86). While both architects\u27 work is much discussed by historians and critics, this is the first in-depth study of these two buildings through the lens of classicism. Each building is characteristic of its respective architect\u27s use of ancient Greek and Roman ideas

45 th Annual Conference of the Architectural Science Association

ABSTRACT: The use of lightweight construction systems is common in Australia. Thermal mass materials can be combined with 'lightweight' domestic timber-framed construction to improve the thermal performance of buildings. This paper examines design advice available to designers called Rules of Thumb. These are useful because designers often do not have the information or finance for detailed thermal modelling, particularly during the initial design stages of the project. The quality of the guidance given is important to effective building operation. The paper therefore investigates current Rules of Thumb for construction and suggests how these rules can be improved. It suggests that a holistic systems approach is needed, climate-by-climate which identifies both the quality (kg/m 2 ) and location (specific floors, walls, ceilings) of the thermal mass for the specific levels of energy savings and comfort levels. A number of improvements to the existing Rules of Thumb are recommended such as relating them more widely to overall building thermal systems and using rules that augment each other. New rules are suggested for design, which satisfy energy conservation measures now required in practice and by legislation

The concept of equilibrium and its effects of change from static to dynamic on architectural end-products

Thesis (Master)--İzmir Institute of Technology, Architecture, İzmir, 1999Includes bibliographical references (leaves: 108-114)Text in English; Abstract: Turkish and Englishxiv, 114 leavesAll of the objectslbuildings on the earth can stand due to their structural orders.Standing of a structural order without suffering any damage (broken down, collapsing ... ) is the result of their state of equilibrium. The most important factor effecting the state of equilibrium of any structural order is the force of gravity.Differantiation in the structural orders formed under this stable effect can be explained by the change in the concept of equilibrium. Therefore, analysing the change in architectural and engineering end-products could only be done by understanding the change in the concept of equilibrium.Scientific developments are the basic factors causing the changes in the concept of equilibrium. Reflections of these developments on concrete products is both in the types of load transfer of structural order and in visual expression of order.Consequently, in the scope of the thesis, depending on developments in the science reflections of the change in the concept of equilibrium on concrete products is tried to be explained by structural and geometrical analses. Expression of these analyses are made through the relationship between equilibrium and movement. It is concluded that the change in the structural orders basing on an acceptance of basic physics that "an object is either stable or movable "; is from structures having no motion to structures having any kind of motion (having tendency to move and/or moving). In other words, it can be said that, this change is from immobile structures having whole connection with the ground, to structures trying to remove from the ground.At the end, in today, it is possible to discuss about solutions having different equilibrium orders that is seen/will be seen basing on scientific developments.Generally it is possible to classify these solutions as solutions that can be expressed by different geometrical orders or solutions towards to be independent from the force of gravity.in the light of these determinations the aim of the thesis is to determine changes in the concept of equilibrium and to analyse their effects on structural end-products and to give some clues about their future effects.Keywords: Structural equilibrium, structural balance, gravity, geometry, energy, structural order

Composição arquitetônica e qualidade estética

Este artigo analisa a relação entre composição arquitetônica e qualidade estética, considerando os pressupostos da estética filosófica e da estética empírica, e o papel da estética formal e da estética simbólica em explicar tal relação. Edificações históricas e contemporâneas com distintos níveis de ordem e estímulo visual são avaliadas por pessoas com distintos níveis e tipos de formação acadêmica e são identificadas as razões para tais avaliações. A coleta de dados inclui levantamentos de arquivo, levantamentos físicos, questionários e entrevistas realizados com 60 arquitetos, 60 não arquitetos com curso universitário e 60 pessoas sem curso universitário, que avaliaram imagens de três edificações históricas e três edificações contemporâneas, categorizadas conforme segue: ordem e estímulo visual; ordem e pouco estímulo visual; e desordem. As respostas dos questionários foram analisadas através de testes estatísticos não paramétricos, tais como Kruskal-Wallis e Kendall W. As informações fornecidas através das entrevistas foram analisadas por meio de suas frequências e significados. Os resultados indicam, que, embora os arquitetos tendam a valorizar a existência de ordem na composição arquitetônica e os não arquitetos a valorizar a existência de estímulo visual, quando ambos estão presentes a composição arquitetônica tende a ser avaliada positivamente.