Architecture and Building Construction are two different things but both of them include: Various, elements, and components.

Architecture As The Art Of Building : we should consider the following conceptual systems of order in addition to the physical ones of construction.

  • definition , scale, proportion, organization of the interior space.
  • human activities and their scale and dimension.
  • the functional zoning of the spaces of a building according to purposes and use.
  • vertical and horizontal access path movement interiorly.
  • Sensible Qualities: form, space, light, color, texture and pattern.
  • integrated within natural and built environment.

Structural System: it is designed and constructed to support and transmit applied gravity and lateral loads safely to the ground without exceeding the allowable stresses in its members.

  • Super Structure: vertical extension of building above the foundation
  • Substructure: the underlining structure forming the foundation of a building

Enclosure System: is the shell of the building including roof, exterior walls windows, and doors.

  • windows
  • doors
  • interior walls
  • roof and exterior walls

Mechanical System : it provides essential services to a building

  • water supply sys
  • sewage disposal sys
  • heating ventilating and air conditioning sys
  • electric sys
  • vertical transportation sys
  • fire-lighting sys
  • wast disposal and recycling sys may be needed