ch. 3 (ballast) by pinklemon Flashcards
Design Concept
A particular physical response to a problem/need (design synthesis)
Programmatic Concept
A theoretical response to a problem/need (design analysis)
Gestalt Psychology
Theory that humans perceive things as a whole; individual elements are part of a larger environment
Perceptual Constancy
Viewer perceives an object as the same regardless of changing factors like distance, lighting, etc
Binocular Disparity
Difference in what each eye sees
Interposition, Linear Perspective, Atmospheric Perspective, Texture Perspective, Size Clues, Closeness of object to horizon line
6 Clues to produce depth
Interposition
overlap of a closer object over a distant one
Symbolism
Cultural influence that certain spaces should have certain aesthetics (homes “comfortable”, banks “formal”)
Regionalism
Design that reflects a geographic area
Plan arrangement, Space relationships, Construction Components, Details, Lighting, Color, Materials, Furniture, Accessories
9 Components of a Design Concept
Open, Linear, Axial, Centralized, Grid, Clustered
6 Types of Plan Arrangement
Space Relationships
The way an individual space relates to another
Adjacent, Overlapping, Spaces sharing common space, Space within a space
4 Types of Space Relationships
Adjacent Space Relationship
Each space has it’s own use/function and they are separated by a partition or construction element
Overlapping Space Relationship
Two spaces that share a common function and area at overlap
