Even thought Architecture and building construction have things in common, like need to undenstand the material, elements and components for building, they are different. Ching explains that architecture is not only about the building, but also about scale, proportions, functional zoning according to purpose and use, and the building as an integrated component within nature and build environment. Structural System was designed and built to support and transit applied load vertically and horizontally. Enclosure system is the roof, exterior walls, doors and windows that provide shelter from weather, control of heat, moisture, air and privacy. Mechanical System provides services to a building that includes water supply, sewage disposal and electricity.

when speaking of building construction one of the most important subjects that needs to be covered is systems. Every building has a system, which is an assembly or interrelated or independent part forming a more complex and unified whole. Buildings have multiple systems that keep it running and make sure that an architects main goals are meant, like safety. Some systems include the mechanical system, which provides essential services to a building, like the water supply system which provides sanitation. others include things like columns and support which would be the structural system. All these systems are necessary to ensure that the buildings requirements are fulfilled and that our safety is never on the line.

The system is a collection for a purpose, forming a more complex whole, buikding has many different types of systems, including machinery.
The concept system includes the definition, scale, proportion and organization of the interior space of the building; human activities of scale and dimensions; movement or path through the building; form, space, light, color, texture and pattern; and the natural environment and the built environment Relationship between.
The structure includes the foundation of the building as well as the columns, beams and load-bearing walls for support.
The outer casing is the roof, exterior walls, doors and windows of the building, and they all have their own use.
The mechanical system includes water supply for use, sewage treatment, waste removal and organic household waste, heating, ventilation and air conditioning to provide a comfortable environment for the occupants; and electrical systems to protect the power supply, such as lighting, security and communication systems .

Building elements, everything that goes into building the building. The components that top off the inside of a working as far as definition, scale, extent, and association. There is a sure measure of room required for even and vertical pathways, and ought to contain certain characteristics, for example, the structure, space, light, shading, surface, and example. Each building must have an auxiliary framework, which is built contrastingly relying upon the heaviness of the building. With this, a building must incorporate a nook framework, which is for all intents and purposes the dividers and top of the building that shields it from the climate and certain exposures. Another component that must be incorporated on a building is the mechanical framework, which gives certain administrations that the general population in the building could profit by. this incorporates a water supply, squander transfer, transportation of overwhelming things and a huge measure of individuals, warming, and electrical frameworks.

A system is an assembly of irrelated or independent parts forming a more complex ans unified whole serving a purpose. A buikding has many different typesnof systems that include, conceptual, structural, enclosure, and mechanical.

Conceptual systems include a definition, scale, proportion, and organization of the interior spaces of a building; human activities by scale and dimension; movements or paths through a building; form, space, light, color, texture and pattern; and a relationship between the natural and built environment.

Structural includes the foundation of the building and columns, beams, and load bearing wall for support.

Enclosure is the shell of the building consisting of roof, exterior walls, windows and doors and what purpose each of them serves.

Mechanical systems include water supply for consumption and sanitation; sewage disposal that removes waste and organic matter; heating, ventilation and air conditioning for the environmental comforts of occupants; and electrical system that controls, meters and protect the electrical power supply such as power, lighting, security and communication systems.

• In this reading Ching spoke about the difference between architecture and building construction. He states that architecture deals with scale proportions and organization of the interior spaces of the building as well as the functional zoning of the spaces of that building according to the purpose and use of that spaces. Ching also explains that a system is an assembly of interrelated or interdependent parts forming a more complex and unified whole that serves a specific purpose. Structural system was also mentioned as designed and constructed to support and transmit applied gravity. On the other hand enclosure systems are the envelope of a building that consists of the roof, exterior walls, windows and doors. Their are also mechanical systems which are what provides the essential services to a building.

In the beginning of the chapter of Building Elements in “building Construction Illustrated” by Francis Ching, he describes architecture as more than just the art of building. The beauty of architecture is the various ways to design a beautiful house. But, architecture is more than just the design of a beautiful house, it’s how successful this beautiful house will function. So, learning about construction and the systems that make up a successful house is also necessary with the process of design.

The structural system is the skeleton that supports the foundation of the building. It’s made up of superstructure system, which are the vertical extensions. Beams, columns, floors, and roofs. And the substructure, which is underneath to build the foundation.

The Enclosure system is what provides protection and privacy. The components of this system are doors (For access), windows (For light and view), Exterior walls and roofs (For privacy and protection and noise barrier), and Interior walls (For comfort and space units).

The Mechanical system provides all the services needed to make the building functional. This system is composed of water supply system (For human use and sanitation), Sewage disposal system (Removes wastes), Heating and air conditioning (Interior comfort), Electrical system (For power and lighting), Vertical transportation (Move from 1 level to another), and fire fighting system (To detect fires).

This reading is about Building elements, which are elements that fill up the interior of a building in terms of definition, scale, proportion, and organization. There is  a certain amount of space required for horizontal and vertical pathways, and should contain certain qualities such as the form, space, light, color, texture, and pattern.  Each building must have a structural system, which is constructed differently depending on the weight of the building. With this, a building must include an enclosure system, which is practically the walls and roof of the building that shields it from the weather and certain exposures. Another element that should be included on a building is the mechanical system, which provides certain services that the people in the building could benefit from. this includes a water supply, waste disposal, transportation of heavy items and a massive amount of people, heating, and electrical systems.

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