Bases for Development of Architecture:
HIstory shows that following are the bases for the development of Architecture.
1. FEAR:-From primitive times the man has been trying to protect himself from the attacks of wild
animals and rigorous of wealth. For this he created his dwelling which kept on changing with time
and need. With advancement in his intelligence desires for safety, comfort and luxury increased
which resulted in varied structures for various purposes.
2. LOVE:-Instinct of love gave birth to many monumental works e.g:Taj Mahal (Delh i. india), Rani
Mahal (Palpa, Nepal) etc.
 3.DEATH:- Death also has been responsible for many architectural constructions. So many historical
Tombs and Makbaras are the examples of these category monuments.
3. HOPE:-Pyramids, temples, churches and other places of worship, religious buiiding have come up
out of shear hopes of the man.
1.3 Factor influencing Architecture
The reason to construct a building in particular form or shape are called influences. Following factors
influence the architecture.
 Topography: Topography means the general terrian of the surface. A small country having uniform
topography will generally have similarity of character in its architecture. On the contrary, a very
large country having varied topography and culture in different regions will have varied character in
its architecture, A mountainous. region requires an architectural treatment entirely· different from
that in a level terrian. In mountainous region building plans are adopted without much consideration
to secure a picturesque effect.
 Building materials: Avialable building materials in the area also influence the architeture of the
building. If timber is locally available in abundance and is cheap it will be found that most of
constructions will be using timber as building material. Easy availability of bamboos will lead to
the construction of bamboo houses · Locally available stone is used as building material in most of
the constructions. Size of available building material also leads to varied styles of building
construction. Larger blocks of building material lead to post and lintel, construction. Post and lintel
construction is also know n as "Trabeated construction''
 Climate of the region influences the architecture significantly
 lnfluence on plans: In warmer climates the plans are more open and often include a court yard.
Milder climates propagate construction of detached buildings. In cold climates Plans are more
compact as every effort is made to avoid wintry winds and snow from entering the building.