Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
Constructions vs Structures
English answer:
construction or structures
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B D Finch
Dec 12, 2013 20:25
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Constructions vs Structures
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Architecture
Hello,
I have to translate list of subjects studied on Faculty of Architecture. We had a subject named "Arhitektonske konstrukcije". Literal translation would be Architectural Constructions but I am not sure if that is correct translation or it should be translated as Architectural Structures. It was subject where we studied parts of building (foundations, walls, windows, doors, roof etc), what are they made of, how each one should be drawn, how to make it stable and similar. We only learned theoretically and draw, we haven't gone to construction yard. So which one is better option (if both are possible)? If not which one is the ONLY possible and why?
Thank you
I have to translate list of subjects studied on Faculty of Architecture. We had a subject named "Arhitektonske konstrukcije". Literal translation would be Architectural Constructions but I am not sure if that is correct translation or it should be translated as Architectural Structures. It was subject where we studied parts of building (foundations, walls, windows, doors, roof etc), what are they made of, how each one should be drawn, how to make it stable and similar. We only learned theoretically and draw, we haven't gone to construction yard. So which one is better option (if both are possible)? If not which one is the ONLY possible and why?
Thank you
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B D Finch
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Dec 26, 2013 09:51: B D Finch Created KOG entry
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construction or structures
Architectural construction (no "s") or Architectural structures both feature in course titles. However, there is a difference, as "architectural construction" focuses on the activity of the designer and builder, while "architectural structures" focuses on the physical structures produced by that activity.
education-portal.com/.../List_of_Free_Online_Architecture_Engineering...
List of Free Online Architecture Engineering Courses and Degree Programs. See our ... Architectural Construction and Computation at Massachusetts Institute of ...
www.unisa.edu.au/artarchitecturedesign/architecture/study.a...
Once all courses in the program are completed the student holds a degree ... skills such as architectural construction, science and visual communication.
bulletins.psu.edu/undergrad/courses/A/A_E/
A E 097 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, ... I (3) Qualitative and quantitative analysis and design of architectural structures
https://www-online.shef.ac.uk/.../web_cal.cal_unit_detail?.....
It consists of six lecture courses: Acoustics, Lighting, Services, Environment and sustainability, Construction and materials, and Architectural structures (structural form). ...
education-portal.com/.../List_of_Free_Online_Architecture_Engineering...
List of Free Online Architecture Engineering Courses and Degree Programs. See our ... Architectural Construction and Computation at Massachusetts Institute of ...
www.unisa.edu.au/artarchitecturedesign/architecture/study.a...
Once all courses in the program are completed the student holds a degree ... skills such as architectural construction, science and visual communication.
bulletins.psu.edu/undergrad/courses/A/A_E/
A E 097 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, ... I (3) Qualitative and quantitative analysis and design of architectural structures
https://www-online.shef.ac.uk/.../web_cal.cal_unit_detail?.....
It consists of six lecture courses: Acoustics, Lighting, Services, Environment and sustainability, Construction and materials, and Architectural structures (structural form). ...
Peer comment(s):
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Jean-Claude Gouin
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Thanks 1045
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Ashutosh Mitra
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Thanks Ashutosh
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Didier Fourcot
: Construction activities build the structures
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Thanks Didier
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juvera
: Architectural construction focuses on the technology of constructing the building, architectural structures is about the structural concept and form of the edifice. Not to mention structural engineering, making the structure feasible and stable./above
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Thanks juvera. Can you provide any references for that breakdown?
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Discussion
Obviously it is not enough and a budding architect will have to experience actual construction as well, to be able to become a reasonably rounded professional.
I am not going to search Google for specific examples, as they all have their agenda and it would take ages to come up with the exact definition, but I think six years of architectural studies in Hungary, Professional Practice finals and working as a registered architect in England for over 30 years, plus putting up with another architect in the house who is about to retire ;) gives me enough ground on which to base my opinion, which reflects the accepted standard practice.
It includes the basic concept of putting a building together to form a structure, but studying "structures" would include sizing and calculation of structural elements.