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Principles of Architectural Design

Architecture is nothing but the art and science which is used for designing as well as erecting buildings and other physical structures. The design which is used for the construction of the buildings, schools is called as architectural design. There are few principles of architectural design that are as follows.

 

Sustainable design principles- Sustainable design is also called as an environmental design and it deals with the philosophy of designing the various physical objects, artificially built environment and also the services which comply with the principle of social, economic and sustainable ecology. The sustainable design principles include the following principles.


Selection of low impact materials- Here one should use non toxic materials and the materials which are recycled and requires a low energy to process.


Energy efficiency- Make sure that manufacturing processes & the product produced consumes less energy.Quality and durability should be in such a manner that the product has to perform for long period and it will not be replaced every now -n -then.Products, processes and system should perform up to the mark. Constantly reuse materials in continuous closed cycles.


Renewability- Materials that one is using should be renewable or decomposed in a proper manner so that it cannot harm the environment.


Urban design principles- Urban design deals with the planning or arrangement of towns & cities. The principles which are used in urban are as follows.


Urban structure- In urban structure each and every part should get connected.


Accessibility- There should be an ease, safety and choice whenever people move around the places.One should design in such a way that it will help people to find their places and also they will come to know about how the place exactly works.


Animation- Design places in such a way that it should stimulate the people while moving around the places.It should be designed in such a way that it should show differences while moving from one place to other.It should be designed in such a way that it should come up with constructive communication in the locality.It should be designed in such a way that it should balance the urban environment.


Continuity & change- The people which are locating should support the contemporary culture & must show respect for heritage.


Civil Society- Make places in such a way that people should be free to solve their problems as it is very much important for making Social Capital.

 
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