1. M. Ryan Academic Decathlon 2005-06
Architecture
M. Ryan
Academic Decathlon

2. Architecture
The art and science of designing and constructing buildings

3. Architecture
Architects: specialists in designing structures

4. Architecture
One of the early architectural developments was the use of the “post-and-lintel” method
A beam is placed horizontally across upright posts.

5. Architecture
Ancient Greek “Orders” (styles): composed of a shaft, capital, and base. (click me)

6. Architecture
Entablature: the top of an order; includes the architrave, frieze, and cornice.

7. Architecture Other key developments include the arch,

8. Architecture the vault,

9. Architecture and the dome (my personal favorite).

10. Architecture
The arch was a purely Roman invention. An arch is often made up of small stones called voussoir and a large central stone called a keystone.

11. Architecture A series of columns is called a colonnade.
A series of arches is called an arcade.

12. Architecture
The arch, vault, and dome are variations of the same concept that allowed for greater height and more space inside a building.

13. Architecture
The Romans were great engineers. They developed concrete as a building material, which was used in building aqueducts, baths, and other public works projects.

14. Architecture
Flying Buttress: external arch that counter-balanced the outward thrust of the high, vaulted ceilings.

15. Architecture
During the Industrial Revolution, many new materials were developed: glass-- Crystal Palace (1851)

16. Architecture
and wrought iron:
The Eiffel Tower

17. Modern Architecture
Antonio Gaudi: Spanish architect– no flat surface or straight lines (organic)

18. Modern Architecture
Antonio Gaudi’s most famous building: “La Sagrada Familia”

19. Modern Architecture
The 1st skyscraper was made in St. Louis, MO by Louis Sullivan who coined the expression “form follows function”.

20. Modern Architecture
Frank Lloyd Wright: American architect; carefully considered the environment where the building was to be constructed.
“Falling Water”
More Wright

21. Modern Architecture
Steel and concrete are the favored materials for commercial type construction.
Wood and brick are the favored materials for residential construction.