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THEORY OF DESIGN
List of contents
(Forms-Two-Dimension)
Chapter-1 Influence on architectural design
General influence
Influence of nature
Essentials of the structure
Invisible structures
Visible structure
Form, surface , texture,tone and color
Chapter-2 Chromatic energy of architectural design
Psychological effects of color
Color as an expression element of design
Chapter-3 Principles of composition
Contrast
Proportion and anthropometrics
Scale
Balance and gravitational curves
Rhythm
Unity and hierarchy
Character
Chapter-4 Plan composition
Scheme
Secondary principles
Chapter-5 Visual acuity and perception
Spatial perception
Visual or optical illusions
Monocular cues to depth
Chapter-6 Conceptualization techniques of design
Architectural concepts
Creativity
Methodology
Chapter-7 functional grouping and zoning
Horizontal disposition
Activity analysis and linkages
Part Two
(Spaces three-dimension)
Chapter-8 Space articulation
The concept of space
The process of space organization
Spatial qualities
Space to space relationships
Spatial organization
Space articulation
Kinesthetic qualities of space
Chapter-9 Geometry
Appearance of the structure
Forms and image
Circulation-movement through space
Stairs
Semantics
Signs, signals and symbols
Visual expression of function
Visual expression of material production
Chapter-10 Response to context
The building envelope
Energy and architectural design
Energy consumption in buildings
Building process
Environmental planning
Site selection
Elements of site control
Passive solar planning
Building design, configuration
Chapter-11 Enclosure
Qualities of architectural space
Openings, structure and enclosing planes
Degree of enclosure, light and views
Chapter-12 Systems
Environmental concepts and the interior
Mechanical and electrical systems
User requirement architectural system
Handicapped users
Structural and engineering concepts
Construction methods and structures as
Expression of architectural design
Chapter-13 Economic
The cost of the building structures
First costs
Maintenance related design
Architectural safety
Building materials as expression of design
Honesty of expression
Economy of materials in design
Visual expression of material
New materials
Biotechture and the nature of materials
Indigenous materials
Chapter-14 Human factors
Socio-cultural variables
Psychological considerations
Personal space
Psychological and social space
Territoriality
Perceptual quality of the designed environment
Human-architectural interfaces
Human needs
Value, aspiration and culture
How value influence the environment
How environment influence value
Folk beliefs in architecture and indigenous technology
Feng shui
Bibliography
Index