International Journal of Engineering Research

Manohar Balasubramaniam ¹

Affiliations
1 Professor.D.Y.Patil College of Architecture, Nerul, Navi-Mumbai, IN

Abstract

The conventional approach to design has been to focus specifically on the inner core. There is attenuation in relevance as the outer core approaches .This treatise calls for an outside in approach wherein the inside core should adapt, synthesize and amalgamate with the environs. It stresses on the fact that architectural expression should not just be cosmetic but positively shape the built environment. It also seeks to establish how this approach will ensure that architecture will be sustainable, eco-friendly and has the least impact on the environment. The various measures for achieving this are enumerated, discussed and presented.

Keywords

Environs, Built Environment, Adapt, Synthesize, Sustainable and Eco-Friendly.

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Manohar Balasubramaniam ¹

Affiliations
1 D.Y. Patil College of Architecture, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, IN

Abstract

Aesthetics has always been perceived as being one of the keystones off any architectural output. The role of an architect has generally been that of an individual who infuses some kind of visual relief in a mundane functional solution. This in turn reduces the architect to someone whose talent, skill and enterprise is cosmetic in nature. Architecture is not cosmetic but cosmic and aesthetics is a key component in this endeavor. Aesthetics may be subjective, intangible and non cognitive yet it shapes the perceptions, quality and definition of any space. A paradigm shift in the approach to aesthetics is proposed.

Keywords

Aesthetics, Cosmetic, Cosmic, Intangible, Non-Cognitive, and Perception.

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Manohar Balasubramaniam ¹

Affiliations
1 D.Y. Patil College of Architecture, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, IN

Abstract

Architecture should be understood as a logical, rational and appropriate response in a particular context. Any architectural output has to be perceived as being the product of a particular place, at a particular time and for a particular reason. The advent of cutting edge research and the resultant emerging technologies have affected and dictated the current architectural outputs. Today architects design irrespective of climate and geography. All the gaps are filled in by technology which comes with a huge cost to the environment. Architects have a key role to play in achieving the fine balance between human need and sustainability.

Keywords

Research, Environment, Architectural Outputs, Sustainability, Appropriate Technology and Human Needs.

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