The history of architecture is quite long, and there is so much to learn about!

Not only is
there a lot to learn, I have so many questions I wish I could ask famous architects, such
as why they built that, is there a particular color or pattern scheme that they chose for
that building, is there a reason they built that building, or if they were going through
something that influenced their reasoning as to why they built it the way they did. The
branches of architecture are civil, sacred, naval, military, and landscape architecture.
The history of architecture traces the changes in architecture through various traditions,
regions, overarching stylistic trends, and dates. Architecture is a form of art as well as a
science. It is an art because it is a way to express your creativity. With architecture
being a form of art it is an outlet for creativity and a way to express your views on
society. There is one architect per 2,000 head of population. However, only 20% of
buildings are actually built by architects. This means we are in need of more architects!

The architecture and urbanism of the Greeks and Romans was very different from the
Egyptians and Persians. Civic life gained importance for all members of the community.
Greek civic life was sustained by new, open spaces called the agora which were
surrounded by public
By Marisol Palomino The field of Architecture is not only the designing of a building but
also the designing of a way of life. As most would see this field as simply creating a
building for others to live in or work at, as an architect you would understand that the
designing of a building can also influence its inhabitants. As an architect it would be
beneficial to realize architecture as an art of design. Not only would an individual have
the ability to create the exterior of the building but also the interior. As an architect, the
individual would have authority on what is put into the home or building itself. As
Winston Churchill said “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” In the career
of Architecture, as an architect, we get the opportunity to shape the environment that
will ultimately create us. As an architect it is important to understand that creating a
building is not only a reflection on the skills we have on creating a building but the
understanding of an individual and the work of creating a house that is unique to that
person or their family. Thus, is needed the quality of good communication skills. Not
only do architects work with other contractors and construction workers but they work
with individuals, they should have a close relationship to the client so that the client’s
needs are