Architecture

What is Architecture?

Architecture is basically an imaginative blend of science and art in the design and creation of man-made environments. People need places for play, living, working, and eating, among other activities. Architecture transforms these basic needs into structural concepts and then develop them into blueprint images which are later constructed by others. These building projects can be as large as a college campus or as small as a single entrance way, or anywhere in between.

As a career or profession, architecture is defined as the role of those machines or individuals who provide architectural services. When it comes to architecture in terms of documentation, the term refers to behavior, structure, drawings, or system of any building to be erected or that has already been constructed.

Architecture focuses on providing shelter and spacial structures for people or groups of people, such as businesses, churches, schools, families, etc. A creative organization of components and materials in a city or landscape come together with pragmatic elements such as technology, construction limitations, and cost to produce a building which is practical, economical, functional, artistic, and aesthetic. These elements distinguish architecture from engineering, the latter of which uses mathematics and scientific principles.

What is an Architect?

Generally speaking, an architect is an individual who is professionally licensed in the field. They have specialized skills in the design of buildings and cityscapes. They are able to take a unique vision from communities or clients and transform them into real, usable, artistically appealing structures.

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