Architecture

Hi Anchal,
Computer architecture pertains primarily to the CPU of a computer - e.g., what instruction set does the computer use? How many and what types of registers do we have? What other components do we need (floating point arithmetic units, instruction pipeline etc.) How does the CPU cache work?
Software architecture pertains to the design of software systems - e.g., how many/what tiers does this system have (UI, business logic, data access etc.)? How should we split the system into interoperable modules?
Information architecture pertains to the the high level concepts of the system as observed by a user - e.g., in a typical e-commerce store, what are the key concepts (users, products, hierarchy of product categories, reviews etc.)? How do these key concepts relate to one another? E.g., a product, say a book, has many instances (1000 copies in the inventory), and a user can buy one or more instances of a product. A user can write a review for one or more products etc.
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Hi Gunjan,
List of must read books by architecture aspirant :
1. 101 Things I Learned in Architecture by Mathew Frederick
2. BLDGBLOG Book by Geoff Manaugh
3. Translation by Aaron Betsky
4. A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction (Center for Environmental Structure Series)
5. Towards a New Architecture by Le Corbusier
6. 10 x 10 (Architecture) by Editors of Phaidon Press
7. DesignIntelligence Almanac of Architect & Design 2009
8. A History of the Future by Donna Goodman
9. Ecology of Fear: Los Angeles and the Imagination of Disaster by Mike Davis
10. Becoming an Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design by Lee W. Waldrep
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Hi Gopal,
"Form Follows Function" is a common approach to designing a building. It means that, the form of a building should be a natural outcome of the building's function. Architect Louis Sullivan once famously said “form ever follows function” to denote that in architecture and interior design the form or look of a space is secondary to its practical functionality.
For example, think of a sports stadium. The function is to allow many spectators to watch a sporting event. The form then has a big open area in the middle, with seats surrounding it in a step-like fashion. All stadiums have this basic form because of their function. The concept can also be more subtle though.
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Hi Sudhanshu,
Yes, NATA is important for architecture because NATA is conducted by the Council of Architecture and most of the institutes /colleges accept only NATA scores.
NATA is an entrance exam for admissions to 5 year B.Arch. degree course offered by all institutes / schools / colleges of Architecture in India (including Govt., Govt-aided, Private Unaided, University Depts., Deemed Universities, etc.).
NATA is a test which only tests drawing and 3D interpretation skills and even students from humanities or commerce background can answer the exam.The exam does not test mathematics or science knowledge.
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Hi Sudhanshu, architecture graduates have plenty of options available. Either you can opt to study Masters or embark on a new career right away. A bright career will depend on your skills and potentials.
Before opting for a career you must decide whether you want to be work in commercial architecture sector or residential architecture sector. Career options will differ in these two sectors accordingly. Since the job market is extremely competitive, you must choose an area which is demanding.
To further help you deciding which career fits you best you should know that commercial architecture involves design and creativity in creativity in skyscrapers, hospitals, malls, and other corporations. Residential architecture involves designing a new home ( a dream home), sky-high apartment building or family homes.
You may also opt for a career in restoration which will require you to restore historical monuments and ancient buildings.
Further, if you pursue a Masters you may opt to be a architectural consultant in future.
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