CONTEXT AND ARCHITECTURE

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• Q1: Define the built environment.
  Ans: The built environment is the human-made surroundings where people live, work, and interact, such as buildings, roads, and parks.
• Q2: Name the components of the built environment.
  Ans: The main components of the built environment are:

  • ➔ Buildings
  • ➔ Landscape
  • ➔ Earth or natural setting
• Q3: Define Landscape as a component of the built environment.
  Ans: Landscape is the outdoor area of the built environment that includes plants, open spaces, water bodies, and all natural or designed outdoor features.
• Q4: Define Earth as a component of the built environment.
  Ans: Earth is the natural ground and physical environment that supports buildings and landscapes.
• Q5: Draw the life cycle of the built environment.
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• Q6: What do you know about “place making”?
  Ans: Place making is the process of creating meaningful and attractive spaces that make people feel comfortable, connected, and engaged.
• Q7: How does architecture reflect culture?
  Ans: Architecture reflects culture by showing the traditions, beliefs, values, and lifestyle of the people who build and use the structures.
• Q8: Define Context.
  Ans: Context is the setting or surroundings of a building, including physical, cultural, and social conditions.
• Q9: Define Contextualism.
  Ans: Contextualism is the design approach that ensures buildings fit well with their surroundings and respect the existing environment.
• Q10: Name the factors affecting the context of buildings.
  Ans: The factors affecting the context of buildings include:

  • ➔ Climate
  • ➔ Culture
  • ➔ History
  • ➔ Topography
  • ➔ Surrounding structures
• Q11: Name the elements of context in architecture.
  Ans: The elements of context in architecture are:

  • ➔ Physical elements
  • ➔ Environmental elements
  • ➔ Social elements
  • ➔ Cultural elements
  • ➔ Historical elements
• Q12: Name the aspects of contextualism.
  Ans: The aspects of contextualism include:

  • ➔ Form
  • ➔ Scale
  • ➔ Materials
  • ➔ Function
  • ➔ Cultural meaning
• Q13: Define regional architecture.
  Ans: Regional architecture is a style of building that responds to the climate, culture, and materials of a specific region.
• Q14: Define vernacular architecture.
  Ans: Vernacular architecture is a traditional building style created by local people using local materials and techniques.
• Q15: What are the main contextual criteria which influence the design at an early stage?
  Ans: The main contextual criteria are climate, site conditions, cultural values, and the surrounding built environment.
• Q16: Define critical regionalism.
  Ans: Critical regionalism is an approach to design that combines modern architecture with the unique features of a region to create meaningful and climate-responsive buildings.