This webinar is part of a series sponsored by the Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) community on AIA KnowledgeNet. Examine the philosophical dichotomy and conflict of romantic and pragmatic influences that can be seen in the undercurrent of architectural design as it relates to cultural context and regionalism. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: - Participants will learn how to Reflect on the underlying impact previous periods of architecture can have on fundamental present-day design decisions. Particularly ancient architecture. - Participants will learn how to scrutinize the effect site specific conditions have on the built environment. - Participants will learn about the fundamental design challenges facing custom residential projects - Participants will learn how to use microclimates, sun angles, views and topographyto determine the overall massing and character of a house #2013CRANSymposium
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