TERMS Flashcards

(59 cards)

1
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Using the same shape but of

different dimensions.

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Contrast of SIZE

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2
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Having light and dark colored

materials.

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Contrast of TONE

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3
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Thin and thick, horizontal or vertical

direction of beams, columns.

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Contrast of LINE

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4
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An ecclesiastical with Domestic

building

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Contrast of

CHARACTER

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5
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Using different materials, glass,

marble, steel.

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Contrast of TREATMENT

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6
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A building of mixed shapes,

angles.

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Contrast of FORM

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7
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All parts must fit together in such
a way that the composition will
be disturbed if one element is
removed.

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ORGANIC

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8
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The measurement of man
implemented to accommodate
him to machines.

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ERGONOMICS

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9
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the applied science that coordinates
the design of devices, systems, and environments
with our physiological and psychological
capabilities and requirements.

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ERGONOMICS

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10
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HUMAN ENGINEERING

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ERGONOMICS

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11
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Has a picturesqueness of surroundings.

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GRAVITATIONAL

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12
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A monumental effect, has a
central axis, can .be formal or
with a radial effect.

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SYMMETRICAL

BALANCE

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13
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Deals with the relationship between
an object and the whole
structure The window to the
wall.

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ABSOLUTE PROPORTION

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14
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A systematic method of problem

solving.

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METHODOLOGY

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15
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The size of a building element
relative to other forms in its context
whose size is known. ex: a
door, a stair.

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GENERIC SCALE

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16
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A system based on the dimension
and proportions of the human
body in relation to forms,
furniture, heights.

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ANTHROPORMOPHIC

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17
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“the process of measuring humans.”

the measurement of the size and proportions of the human body

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Anthropometry

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18
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An elementary means of organizing
forms and spaces in architecture.
It is a line established
by two points.

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AXIS

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19
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The size of a building element
relative to the dimensions and
proportion of the human body.

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HUMAN SCALE

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20
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This deal between the parts of
an object and the whole object,
ex: window panes and the
whole jamb.

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RELATIVE

PROPORTION

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21
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In unity, shapes, sizes of elements
are shown one after the
other.

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ALTERNATION

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22
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Forms and spaces especially
placed to call attention to themselves
as being the important elements
in composition.

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STRATEGIC

LOCATION

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23
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Influence of traditional types

spires, classical orders, Gothic

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ASSOCIATION

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24
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This occurs if equally spaced windows are introduced on the

unbroken wall, then regular repetition is present.

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UNACCENTED

RHYTHM

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To be unique, forms and spaces are visually dominant, and different from that of the other elements in the composition.
UNIQUE IN SHAPE
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Human quality or emotional appeal (dignified, dynamic, strong, forbidding, light)
PERSONALITY
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Deals with motifs of more than one member, or same size and same energy.
REPETITION
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If the openings or details are arranged in such a manner that some are more important than the others.
ACCENTED | RHYTHM
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To give an emphasis or interest | in unity.
ACCENT
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This reflects the degree of importance, the functional and symbolic roles they play in the organized design.
UNIQUE BUILDING
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Use of building, like for a shop, | a bank or a church.
FUNCTION
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Significantly different in dimension than all other elements in the composition. (The biggest, or the smallest to be noticed)
EXCEPTIONAL SIZE
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An axis can exist without symmetry but symmetrical condition can not exist without axis and center about which it is structured structured.
TRUE
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balanced distribution and arrangement of equivalent forms and spaces on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane or about a center or axis.
SYMMETRY
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the halves of a composition mirror each | other.
Bilateral symmetry
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Refers to the balanced arrangement of similar radiating elements such that the composition can be divided into similar halves by passing a plane at any angle around a center point along a center axis
RADIAL SYMMETRY
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elements are arranged ascending or descending based or their size, color gradient or any other distinctive characteristic
Progression
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The shape and structure of something as | distinguished from its substance or material
Form
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The two-dimensional contour that | characterizes an object or area.
SHAPE
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has an immediate and profound effect on a design.
COLOR
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Reflects more light and therefore is a more intense color.
Smooth Surface
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has informal effect Parts of the design are not identical but are equal in visual weight.
Asymmetrical or Informal Balance
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also known as Le Corbusier
Charles-Édouard Jeanneret
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basically the study of the | structure of the human body.
ANATOMY
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gives information about the | functioning of the human body
Physiology
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concerned with human information processing and decision-making capabilities.
Psychology
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deals with the functioning of the brain and the nervous system.
physiological psychology
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deals with the parameters of human behavior.
experimental psychology
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deals with the parameters of human behavior.
experimental psychology
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deals with the parameters of human behavior.
experimental psychology
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Deals with the organization of the work and | the work space.
Management
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Gives information about the environment the | human is within
Engineering
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Is the way of representation of any artifact. | When we design any artifact we must consider human health, safety, and comfort.
Design
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considers the operation of the muscles and limbs, and ensures that working postures are beneficial, and that excessive forces are avoided.
Biomechanics
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Ergonomics concerned with the interaction of the body with the equipment and the tools, starting right from the chair to the computer.
Physical Ergonomics
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Ergonomic that emphasizes the ways of information processing by the mind and its presentation.
Cognitive ergonomic
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ergonomic works on complete optimization of the workplace, right from quality management to teamwork.
Organizational ergonomic
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works on the relationship between human and machines and makes a continuous effort to improve the relation. This might include changing the location of the workplace, modifying the ways of using machine or redesigning of the equipment.
Engineering Psychology
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works on a wider aspect and emphasizes more on the organizational environment, history, goal, culture and design. It concentrates more on the physical design and the surrounding environment
Macro-ergonomics