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Evolution of Architecture: How traditional and modern ideologies affect our well-being

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Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Introduction1

Research questions2

Aims and objectives2

Rationale and justification3

Structure of the thesis4

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW6

Introduction6

Ideologies in architecture7

How Architecture Shapes Behavior9

Genius Loci11

Belonging to a place11

The memory of places12

Happiness and well being in architecture12

Order13

Harmony13

Elegance13

Coherence13

Self-knowledge14

Ideology14

Golden section15

National Socialism (Nazi Architecture)15

Communism17

International style19

1957-61. Richards Medical Research Laboratories (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)19

Light, experience and architecture20

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY22

Introduction22

Research Design22

Overview of the Qualitative Research22

Overview of the Secondary Research23

Rationale for Applying Qualitative Methodology Research Design24

Ethical Considerations24

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS25

Architecture and health27

Architecture and happiness27

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION29

REFERENCES31

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Architecture is a passion, a vocation, a call, form of social integration and interaction between a person to its environment along with a science and a business. It has been described as a social art that has evolved with the passage of time and revolutionized human's life and ways of living (Ockman, 1985, pp.121) . It must be the expression of the design at its best. Architecture provides strength, utility and beauty as described by Marcus Vitruvius. Architecture provides a sense of belonging and supports in all spheres of human activity. It promotes the harmonious integration of human creations to the environment, while promoting health and well-being, enriching lives in terms of aesthetics and spirituality, offering development opportunities. On the other hand it also creates economic well being and creates a legacy that reflects and symbolizes the culture and traditions (Moore & Isen, 1990, pp.41). According to Frank Lloyd Wright:

Architecture is the triumph of human imagination over materials, methods, and men, to put man into possession of his own Earth. It is at least the geometric pattern of things, of life, of the human and social world. It is at best that magic framework of reality that we sometimes touch upon when we use the word order. - (Frank Lloyd Wright, Online Resource)

The story of the architectural evolution and the role played by architecture in the well being of human can never be ignored. A healthy lining can promote a healthy life. The purpose of the design, renovation and construction of a building is to achieve optimum consistency with its environment and thus comply with fundamental aspects of any intervention in an environment by an architect (Magretta, 1997, pp.31). Victor Horta, defined psychology of space as "the study of people's behavior in the built environment."

The environment begins in our walls! - (Brussels Health)

Research questions

How traditional and modern ideologies in architecture have affected well-being of human?

What different aspects in architecture contribute to the health, wellbeing and behavior in humans?

What are the impacts that appear ...