What Is Architectural Design?

Libiternos, Jerome Carlos July 19, 2019
ARCD101
1. What is Architectural Design?
Architectural design is a concept that focuses on components or elements of a

structure. An architect is generally the one in charge of the architectural design. They
work with space and elements to create a coherent and functional structure.
It is an idea, thought, notion, opinion, abstraction, philosophy, belief, inspiration,

intention, theory, image, plan, hypothesis, supposition, Impression, observation or
design. It is an idea that forms the backbone and foundation of a design project and one
that drives it forward (forces).
Architectural design is considered one of the best ways or practices of planning and
designing different buildings following a specific style. An architect, in this case,
implements different styles or designs to match the needs of a client. It is a
comprehensive process that involves thorough planning, designing and construction of
a building.
It is also the one of the only consistent elements that follows a project from
beginning to end and remains as important at the start as it is at the finish. It supports
the main intentions & goals of a project and respects each project unique characteristics
and limitations.
2. Difference between bad and good design.
Good design takes a 'normal' layout and makes it more interesting to the user by
enhancing the environment surrounding them. This can be done by utilizing all the 5
main senses to create an experience rather than a typical space. Sustainable, simple,
creative, interesting, natural, flow, negative space use, and material use.
Bad design is quick (and thus cheap at the outset) and good, smart, durable,
efficient, environmentally responsible and appealing design is an extremely time-
consuming endeavor.
The First Solar building in Tempe is an example of great design. This company
makes thin-film photovoltaic solar panels. They are used on the sunny-side of the
building, utilizing their own technology into the design of the building. It's functional,
aesthetically pleasing, and incorporates multiple tenants with access to public
transportation, this is an example of great design.
If there is bad design then the 'Human Factor' will exploit it in some way, shape or
form. Humans are the ultimate best in discovering flaws with things because we interact
with everything differently depending on a large number of scenarios.
Biacolo, Arthay J. July 19, 2019
ARCD101
1. What is Architectural Design?
Architectural Design explains the process of designing architectural projects. It

describes the design studio and the activities that take place there.
The architectural design process is as diverse as the people who practice it; all
architects follows their own individual design process. In this dynamic new text, the
realities of the design process and the relationship between education and practice are
explored in detail.
It integrates various elements or parts into a unified whole. Bringing things together
is a creative act and implies appropriateness. It is an ambitious thing, the result of a
concentrated and imaginative effort to bring apparently dissimilar things together.
Architectural design is the art behind the design of buildings and structures. It
describes the physical aspect of a building, the construction method and the unifying
aspects of a structure. The main purpose of architectural design is to bring different
components together into a whole functional building despite the given limitations.
2. Difference between good and bad design.
Good design seeks solutions to the needs of a community in its own context and
utilizes community resources to come to fruition. The criteria for measuring the value of
design are aesthetics, function, accessibility, appropriateness/context, durability,
efficiency, quality, thoughtfulness, value, and ethics. By good design, we mean design
that is fit for purpose, sustainable, efficient, coherent, flexible, responsive to context,
good looking and a clear expression of the requirements of the brief.
The design of building will involve choices about matters such as whether to
represent it primarily as a wall or as a frame structure, about patterns of solid and void
and light and shade, and so on. In a good design, such choices will seem compelling
and inevitable, with a recognizable relationship to the broad conception of the project
and its setting; in a poor project such choices will often seem arbitrary.
The ways in which a building and the parts of a building are used are likely to
change over its lifetime. The technologies it contains will change as well. A good
design will be flexible – able to accommodate changing requirements without major
alterations where possible – and adaptable, capable of being altered or extended
conveniently when necessary.

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Libiternos, Jerome Carlos July 19, 2019

1. What is Architectural Design?

Architectural design is a concept that focuses on components or elements of a

It is an idea, thought, notion, opinion, abstraction, philosophy, belief, inspiration,

2. Difference between bad and good design.

1. What is Architectural Design?

Architectural Design explains the process of designing architectural projects. It

2. Difference between good and bad design.

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