Creative principles of architecture

1. Scale

It is not same as size, but refers to relative size as perceived by the viewer. "Whenever the word scale is
being used, something is being compared with something else." (Moore: 17) This relation is typically
established between either familiar building elements (doors, stairs, handrails) or the human figure.
Scale may be manipulated by the architect to make a building appear smaller or larger than its actual
size. Multiple scales may exist within a single building façade, in order to achieve a higher level of visual
complexity.

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The term "human scale" is frequently used to describe building dimensions based on the size of the
human body. Human scale is sometimes referred to as "anthropomorphic scale." Human scale may vary
by culture and occupant age. For example, buildings occupied primarily by children, such as schools and
child development centers, should be scaled in relation to the actual size of children.