MORPHITECTURE
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Morphitecture:
Morphology
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Architecture
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Morphology:
In biology, morphology is a branch of bioscience dealing with the study of the form and
structure of organisms and their specific structural features.
This includes aspects of the outward appearance (shape, structure, color, pattern) as well as
the form and structure of the internal parts like bones and organs.
This is in contrast to physiology, which deals primarily with function. Morphology is a branch
of life science dealing with the study of gross structure of an organism or Taxon and its
component parts.
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Branches of Morphology:
Comparative Morphology is analysis of the patterns of the locus of structures within the
body plan of an organism, and forms the basis of taxonomical catorization.
Functional Morphology is the study of the relationship between the structure and function
of morphological features.
Experimental Morphology is study of the effects of external factors upon the morphology of
organisms under experimental conditions, such as the effect of geneteic mutation.
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Architecture:
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing
and construction.
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THEORY:
Morphology + Architecture:
Morphology is a branch of bioscience dealing with the study of the
form and structure.
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Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing
and construction.
Morphitecture borrows from morphology and architecture to create spaces which are
unique and symbiotic in nature. It grows from nature to create forms and spaces / volumes
that are specifically based on one or more characteristics. A biomimetic approach to design,
while emulating natural systems, derives its solutions through the utilization of a design
process that seeks to satisfy the core requisites of a design in a holistic manner. This
approach avoids a sequential component design process and attempts to develop the
design products in a concurrent manner.
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Examples: Morphology & Architecture
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EXCITED?
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Lets learn some basics first!
What are the various aspects of a
residence?
What is a bubble diagram?
How do we design a working plan?
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What do we know so far?
Basic flooring
Basic wall systems
Basic furniture and how it works based
on ergonomics
Light in Interior design
Details for the above
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Choose your client:
Painter
Sculptor
Author
Interactive info -graphic designer
Doctor
Dentist
Emergency response team director
Other
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