Proportion, Scale, and Balance

All parts must fit together in such a way that the composition will be disturbed if one element is removed.

• Organic

• Axis

• Relative Proportion

• Absolute Proportion

It means to have an informal effect.

• Symmetrical Balance

• Unsymmetrical Balance

• Relative Proportion

• Absolute Proportion

It is the measurement of man implemented to accommodate him to machines.

• Generic Scale

• Human Scale

• Anthropomorphic

• Ergonomics

It is picturesque, the complete adaptation to its surroundings.

• Axis

• Organic

• Gravitational

• Unsymmetrical Balance

A monumental effect, has a central axis, can be formal or with a radial effect.

• Symmetrical Balance

• Axis

• Gravitational

• Anthropomorphic

Deals with the relationship between an object and the whole structure.

• Relative Proportion

• Absolute Proportion

• Generic Scale

• Human Scale

A systematic method of problem solving.

• Methodology

• Anthropomorphic

• Ergonomics

• Gravitational

The size of a building element relative to other forms in its context whose size is known.

• Relative Proportion

• Absolute Proportion

• Generic Scale

• Human Scale

A system based on the dimensions and proportions of the human body in relation to forms, furniture, height.

• Ergonomics

• Anthropomorphic

• Generic Scale

• Human Scale

An elementary means of organizing forms and spaces in architecture.

• Axis

• Gravitational

• Symmetrical Balance

• Unsymmetrical Balance