The idea of home is a diverse and unimaginably audacious category to sum up in words. Home is many things and none are less vital then the next, but to narrow down the vast category of home, I will focus on the structure of what a home is. The structure of a home can be anything especially depending on where you look. Ranging from multi thousand square foot single family homes to high rise apartments and shacks on the side of mudslide prone hills, the design of a house can fill any number of categories. Each and every one of the homes we live in was designed by someone and constructed with the resources that are available or resources that can be brought in. Some choose to build a home that will stand for hundreds of years, others build shoddy homes with poor materials that would not have a chance against anything more harsh then a moderate rainstorm. All of this to say that the structure of a home is boundless and changes to fit the needs. Homes allow for creative expression and the homeowner can do any of a number of things to make a home their own. From paint to furniture from siding to stone a home may be the single greatest indicator of the people that live within.
Some homes are designed by famous architects, some are designed by no name architects, some are pieced together by people who have had no experience in architecture whatsoever but want to create a home that will serve the needs of their family. All of these scenarios have a common thread, they all try to fill a need. This is an essential aspect of home design, filling a need. If a home doesn’t fill a need then what is its point? A general need is providing a roof to keep out rain, or a wall to keep out intruders, block wind, or hold warmth, or a door to provide pr...
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...display our outlook, and furnish them to serve our needs. Our homes are a reflection of who we are and just like art they change over time. Brick…stone…wood…concrete…stucco…metal… the possibilities are endless and homes take on whatever form fills a need. Homes are like giant canvases for people each one modifies to match the tastes of its owner, each on morphing into a sculpture to match what the homeowner wants or needs.
Homes are no longer simply about living, they are built of course to live in, but they accomplish so much more. Although the design of home has evolved into a much different thing then what it once was, a home is still a home. We are beginning to realize that we went wrong when building houses of styrofoam and thin concrete slabs. We are beginning to see the value in antiquity. Just because a home is old does not mean that it needs to be razed to
“Various animals build shelters but only humans built homes. (Pg. 1)” The word home evokes so many emotions and mental image of past and future. At the end of the day there is no greater comfort then going home. Yet in our daily hustle and bustle and hectic schedule we seldom take time to appreciate the most age old technology that keep us safe and provide comfort. From the basic shelter and cave dwelling of the earliest humans to the modern concrete jungle of the present, humans have move past the simple shelter. Technology has allowed us to build modern homes in various shapes and sizes but this technology follows thousands of years of footstep. The author did not just catalog different structures and domicile of human history but told a story of what these structure means to us. Moore starts off on a dig site searching for archaic structures. Moore explains how humans just don’t build shelter like most animals, human homes signifies social status, comfort, shelter and creativity. Moore uses the famous multimillion dollar house of Aaron Spelling in Hollywood as an example of how extravagant our humble dwelling can be. Human homes are different shapes and sizes and often build with different material and standard based on geographical location. I believe A Prehistory of Homes is a book about the history of technology because it is written about one of the most essential invention of human evolution. Human went from caves to build our own shelter. It allowed us to be mobile and become a foraging creature. The author addresses the most commonly shared interest and provides knowledge, history and relation to past and future of our homes.
...buildings they make. Those walls hold stories that are unique and they cannot be repeated. Taking care of those buildings helps humans to preserve the lives and stories of the people who lived in them earlier.
Having a house and having a home used to coincide. Families used to live in the same house for generations, but now the sentimental value of having a house has changed. As Quindlen puts it, “There was a time when where you lived often was where you worked and where you grew the food you ate and even where you were buried. When that era passed, where you lived at least was where your parents had lived and where you would live with your children when you became enfeebled” (Quindlen 215). However, over time even that changed. Now we have grown to live in a house and then move on like it was nothing. Sentimental value for a house has dwindled. Quindlen demonstrates that “suddenly, where you lived was where you lived for three years, until you could move on to something else and something else again” (Quindlen 215). However, for those without a house, they would give anything to have that sentimental feeling that used to come with having a house. But that’s just the problem; for most a house and a home no longer coincide. We can own a house but not have a home, or vice versa. After all, “Home is where the heart is. There’s no place like it” (Quindlen 214). People can have a home without having a house. A home simply means having a family,
The deterioration of residential homes is common throughout the years due to wear and tear from everyday usage. The cost to prevent this deterioration is usually minimal and does not skyrocket into the hundreds of thousands of dollars for routine maintenance. In addition, the construction of residential homes has improved throughout the years; hence, not as many repairs are required over time. Engineers have developed better concepts of how homes will stand up against the elements and big box stores encourage the homeowners to repair and do their own maintenance on their standard house. However, there are residential homes that are nonconforming and their architectural designs are of those who have brought these homes into the forefront of Modern Architecture. One who is most noteworthy and is synonymous with residential homes is Frank Lloyd Wright. Known for his unique style of residential design, Frank Lloyd Wright was ahead of his time, however, the materials he used in these designs have proven to be unsustainable and cost hundreds of thousands, even millions, of dollars to homeowners for their preservation.
...hey have entered the house, and then keeps it as you pass through the disappearing walls, pivoting doors, retractable stairs, and floating floors. It incorporates architecture, interior architecture and furniture design to create a total design that can be modified for different occupants. It truly is functional space.
These personifications and imagery brings the house to life as it makes you feel and see things much
Wright designed according to his desire to place the residents close to the natural surroundings. He felt that a house should be a natural extension of its surroundings and not just positioned on a site. Wright designed his buildings so its layouts and features could merge with its surroundings rather than merely resembling a rectangular box on a lot. Wright stated, “A building should appear to grow easily from its site and be shaped to harmonize with its surroundings.” His main objective was to demonstrate how people can be harmonious with
Buying and owning your home is part of the American dream. Although the dream itself has since changed, the home still remains the main focal point. Today owning a home doesn’t necessarily mean a house. People now buy duplexes, cooperative apartments, and condominiums. For some families it could take up to a couple of generations before it’s able to have the capabilities of buying a home. To many people it means a certain achievement that only comes after years of hard work. It is a life altering decision and one of the most important someone can make in their lifetime. The reasons behind the actual purchase could vary. Before anything is done, people must understand that it’s an extraneous process and it is a long term project.
I remember reading one book about home, the author use a few examples to show what his ideal home was. The author used one multimillionaire as an example, one day the multimillionaire was found by a policeman near his house drunk. The police offer to drive him home, he replied: “Home? I don’t have a home.” When the policeman asks him about his house he said “That’s not my home, that’s just where I live.” According to the author most of multimillionaire’s family has died he lived along all by himself. The author also used another example of a man whose family got drafted apart by a civil war, after 20 years he finally found his daughter, the man instant burst with tears and said, “I’ve finally got a home again.” I believe that home means more than just a place for shelter and for family storage any more. A lot of people are still happy when they are living in cardboard boxes because they are living with the ones who they love and love them back. Without the love the house could not be comfortable at all. Statistics show that the leading cause of suicide among youth and teens are family violence. They often can’t find comfort in both home and school, and can’t find hopes in life.
Simon Unwin, the author of the book ‘Analysing Architecture’ says that the ‘the purpose of architecture is to design buildings’ is an unsatisfactory definition because the definition limits architecture to just the design of buildings. He feels that architecture involves more than just designing buildings. He also believes that the definition fails to explain the real purpose of architecture and transfers the problem of comprehending the word ‘architecture’ to the word ‘building’. This definition doesn’t go in-depth to analyze and understand the essence of architecture in our everyday lives. It fails to relate human life and needs to the buildings built.
This also comes from a lack of understanding. Homes are built in a every strict step by step by the book way that there is restriction for trying to find the next new idea. The food supply is also not perfect since it can only supplement the amount of food needed. There are some new designs that are more food focused in order to produce enough food for a family of four to eat year-round. However, they are very large and at times will take someone full time to make sure everything is being grown properly. Through my own research a sperate traditional greenhouse can be built in order to supply all the food needed. This also has issues since people consume more processed food versus grown food. The final issue I can think of is that since this house is constantly generating resources there needs to be people using the resources. This house is a living house that must be used on a monthly basis in order to create the steady inflow and outflow needed. Electricity is the only utility that is able to remain at max. The water must be used to prevent excess over flow, and the food must be eaten in order to prevent over
Meanwhile, due to the fact that the space is being designed specifically for the individuals needs therefore, it conveys personality and energy of the person. Evoke harmonized feelings, perspective and state of the client’s needs play major role in the final design. For instance, if a client wants to keep some of their existing sentimental valuables (such as a piece of art work), designers must work around that need. The designer can create do-it-yourself projects where they can satisfy the customer’s needs while being on budget. Harmony and balance are also important, so designers must keep in mind functionality ( feng
Le Marquand opens her discussion with an unsubstantiated generalisation, ‘FOR a country obsessed with home improvement’, implying that all Australian people are interested in renovating their homes. This overgeneralization excludes people who rent their homes, live in hou...
The interior feel of a structure is also achieved by complementing the design with the right materials, textures, colors, furniture, and overall décor. The interior décor of a structure projects the individual feel and/or meaning of the architect. For this to result in a successful architectural design, the architect must take into consideration the feel and meaning...
In this every day changing world, many of us are living in a comfortable home,