Architecture begins where engineering ends

Architecture is an art bridging the humanities and the sciences, says

American architect Steven Holl

Depending on the context, the word architecture can refer to any man-made

building or structure, like a tower or monument; a man-made building or

structure that is important, large, or highly creative; a carefully designed

object, such as a chair, a spoon, or a tea kettle; a design for a large area such as

a city, town, park, or landscaped gardens; the art or science of designing and

building buildings, structures, objects, and outdoor spaces; a building style,

method, or process; a plan for organizing space; elegant engineering; the

planned design of any kind of system; a systematic arrangement of

information or ideas; and the flow of information on a web page.

The three orders of architecture—the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian—originated in Greece.

To these the Romans added, in practice if not in name, the Tuscan, which they made

simpler than Doric, and the Composite, which was more ornamental than the Corinthian.

 Residential Architects.

 Commercial Architects.

 Landscape Architects.

 Interior Design Architects.

 Urban Design Architects.

 Green Design Architects.

 Industrial Architects.

Beauty, in architecture, lies in the performance and behaviour of architectural

structures and façade elements as a component. The structural form should have an

aesthetic appeal while being simultaneously driven by engineering considerations.

Being an architect is more than just drawing and building. It involves social skills; a

knowledge of engineering, math, science, physics and several related topics; dedication and

drive; and, most important, the ability to design.

By Swarali Totade