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How does culture influence the kind of spaces people need to live in?
How does culture influence the kind of spaces people need to live in?
The behaviors and values that people are accustomed to and have been taught determine the kind of spaces they need to live in.
What is culture defined as?
What is culture defined as?
Culture is defined as the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society.
What does culture involve beyond values and needs?
What does culture involve beyond values and needs?
Culture is concerned with more than a collection of values; it is a system or complex of distinctive attainments and traditions, representing the entire 'way of life' of a society.
How is architecture defined in its basic form?
How is architecture defined in its basic form?
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According to Bernard Tschumi, what does architecture become?
According to Bernard Tschumi, what does architecture become?
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How does culture influence the design of spaces according to the text?
How does culture influence the design of spaces according to the text?
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What is the role of architecture in fulfilling certain functions?
What is the role of architecture in fulfilling certain functions?
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According to Bernard Tschumi, what does architecture become?
According to Bernard Tschumi, what does architecture become?
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What are the factors determining the kind of spaces people need to live in?
What are the factors determining the kind of spaces people need to live in?
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How is culture more than just a collection of values?
How is culture more than just a collection of values?
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Study Notes
Culture
- Culture is defined as the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society.
- It involves more than just values and needs of a group of people, but the entire "way of life" of that society.
- Culture is a system or complex of distinctive attainments and traditions.
Architecture
- Architecture is the designing of space to fulfill certain functions based on the needs of the users.
- The needs of users arise from their activities, which are defined by their culture.
- Practices and beliefs of a culture dictate what their living and working spaces should be like.
- "Architecture becomes a frame for constructed situations" - Bernard Tschumi.
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Test your knowledge of architecture and culture with this quiz presented by Ar. Hamna Ahmed, an assistant professor. Explore the connection between culture and the spaces we inhabit, and gain insights into how cultural values and behaviors influence architectural design.