Category Archives: Architecture and Urban Design

On The Importance Of Human Anatomy in Architecture

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Before an architecture student makes a single click on auto-cad, he must study the human anatomy first, thoroughly. An architect at a young age should be able to understand the proportions and geometries of God’s divine creation before he attempts to create art himself.

All the arts are connected to each other with thin but strong strings, that are hard to see at first, especially for the common man.

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How to Evaluate Architecture

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A 1684 depiction of Vitruvius presenting De Architectura to Augustus 

In order to evaluate the architectural qualities of a building you must first look carefully at contextual matters such as the bulding and zoning codes, the general budget per square meter of construction in that region, and most importantly the culture’s approach towards the built environment. Continue reading