| Architecture and building construction are in common somewhat, but they are different. In our readings, Ching mentioned that architecture is not only about the building, but also about scale, proportions, functional zoning according to a purpose and use, and the building coordinating with its environment. He also talked about the building systems which serves a specific purpose to the buildings. The Structural system is designed and constructed to support and transmit applied gravity; the enclosure systems are the envelope of a building that consists of the roof, exterior walls, doors, and windows; the mechanical systems provide the essential services to a building |
Author: Jian
The summary of MEANS OF EGRESS:
Egress means go out or leave. In architecture, it related to an EXIT.
Building codes specify the security systems and its facilities, and it also specifics the Exit Accesses: the max and min distance to them, the amount of them, some equipment around them, such as emergency light and clear sign, and discharge place, all of them must meet the building codes.
In the reading STAIR DESIGN, the author tell our some specific detail of the dimensions of risers and treads in a stairway.
In the reading STAIR REQUIREMENTS, describe some detail information: the Guardrails, the Stairway Width, the landings, the Handrails, the Treads, Risers, and Nosings, and some other relatived details.
