Socio-Cultural Basis of Design Communities

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
AND ARCHITECTURE
SOCIO-CULTURAL BASIS
OF DESIGN COMMUNITIES
TAN, BRYANT ANGELO E. AR. KAE SHEN GALANG

BS ARCHITECTURE – 5 PBSARC 054 SPECS 3 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PROBLEMS WITH MOST OF TODAYS COMMUNITY DESIGNS
Are designers preoccupied with making artistic statements rather than spaces where
people would actually want to be?
A lot of people do a lot of complaining about the architecture profession; particularly its
alleged preoccupation with making artistic statements rather than, the charge goes, serving
people. The issue at hand is not simply the “modern box” aesthetic. The problem is also that,
these structures lack an authentic connection to nature and the very cultures in which they exist.
This, in turn, leaves people feeling disconnected, isolated and longing for true connections to
each other and to their communities. (benfield, 2013) while the problem is complex, the solution
is simple: we must bring nature back into architecture. According to architect travis price, “we
are made from nature in nature. We miss the rhythms. We miss the hot, cold. The lack of
isolation by fossil fuels, the human being needs that, just like it needs smell and taste.” (gray,
2014)
HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN (HCD)
Human-Centered Design (HCD) Is A Design and Management Framework That

Develops Solutions to Problems by Involving the Human Perspective in All Steps of The
Problem-Solving Process. Human Involvement Typically Takes Place in Observing the Problem
Within Context, Brainstorming, Conceptualizing, Developing, And Implementing the Solution.
Human-Centered Design Is an Approach to Interactive Systems Development That Aims to
Make Systems Usable and Useful by Focusing on The Users, Their Needs and Requirements,
And by Applying Human Factors/Ergonomics, Usability Knowledge, And Techniques. This
Approach Enhances Effectiveness and Efficiency, Improves Human Well-Being, User
Satisfaction, Accessibility and Sustainability; And Counteracts Possible Adverse Effects of Use
on Human Health, Safety and Performance.
SOCIOCULTURAL SYSTEM
Socio-cultural is of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and cultural factors.
Socio-cultural factors are customs, lifestyles and values that characterize a society or group.
Cultural aspects include concepts of beauty, education, language, law and politics, religion,
social organizations, technology and material culture, values and attitudes.
Social aspects include reference groups, family, role and status in society, time and available
resources.
The term "sociocultural system" embraces three concepts: society, culture, and system.
Society - is a number of interdependent organisms of the same species.
Culture - is the learned behaviors that are shared by the members of a society, together with
the material products of such behaviors.
System - is a collection of parts which interact with each other to function as a whole.
(kauffman, 1980)
IMPORTANCE OF SOCIO-CULTURAL BASES OF DESIGN OF COMMUNITY

ARCHITECTURE
Sociocultural perspective refers to a point of view that is built upon the idea that society
and culture are major factors influencing personal development.
There are many sociocultural factors referring to man; some examples are religion,
attitudes, economic status, class, language, politics and law. These factors can affect quality of
life, business and health, but as future architects we will be focusing to what planning and
designing architecturally a community should be.
SOCIO-CULCTURAL FACTORS IN COMMUNITYDESIGNS
1.GEOGRAPHY AND ECOLOGY
2. ANTHROPOLOGY
3.CULTURAL LANDSCAPE
GEOGRAPHY AND ECOLOGY
GEOGRAPHY
The study of the physical feature of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity
as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources,
land use, and industries.
ECOLOGY
The study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their
physical environment.
Considers organisms at the individual, population, community, ecosystem,
Overlaps with the closely related sciences of biogeography, evolutionary biology,

genetics, ethology, and natural history. Ecology is a branch of biology, and it is not synonymous
with environmentalism.
HOW THIS INFLUENCE THE DESIGN
I. AVAILABILITY OF LOCAL MATERIALS
Most designers design with available materials. It is not common for people to design
with materials which are not available or which are difficult to obtain. This is especially true in
commercial architecture which is almost always subject to time and cost pressures.
II. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Major current environmental issues may include climate change, pollution,

environmental degradation, and resource depletion etc. The conservation movement lobbies for
protection of endangered species and protection of any ecologically valuable natural areas,
genetically modified foods and global warming.
III. DISASTER PRONE AREAS
The word sustainable is defined as using a resource so that it is not depleted or

permanently damaged. Sustainability is one of the most significant concepts of this decade
influencing the design community planning and architecture.
IV. DIVERSE LAND
Architects design on many places. And each of these places have unique terrain.
ANTHROPOLOGY
The study of humans, past and present. To understand the full sweep and complexity of
cultures across all of human history, anthropology draws and builds upon knowledge from the
social and biological sciences as well as the humanities and physical sciences. A central
concern of anthropologists is the application of knowledge to the solution of human problems.
VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE
Vernacular architecture is an architectural style that is designed based on local needs,

availability of construction materials and reflecting local traditions. At least originally, vernacular
architecture did not use formally-schooled architects, but relied on the design skills and tradition
of local builders.
FACTORS AFFECTING VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE
I. CLIMATIC CONDITION
Climatic influences on vernacular architecture are substantial and can be extremely

complex. The man-made elements interact with the natural microclimate to determine the
factors affecting comfort in the built environment: light, heat, wind, and humidity.
II. CULTURE
The way of life of people, and the way they use their shelters. These are great influence
on architecture especially on building forms. The size of family units, who shares which spaces,
how food is prepared and eaten, how people interact and many other cultural considerations will
affect the layout and size of dwellings.
REFERENCES
https://prezi.com/mt__mn0d0gcz/socio-cultural-basis-of-design-of-communities-planning-2/
https://www.coursehero.com/file/24875408/socio-cultural-basis-of-design-in-community/
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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

TAN, BRYANT ANGELO E. AR. KAE SHEN GALANG

HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN (HCD)

Human-Centered Design (HCD) Is A Design and Management Framework That

Society - is a number of interdependent organisms of the same species.

IMPORTANCE OF SOCIO-CULTURAL BASES OF DESIGN OF COMMUNITY

SOCIO-CULCTURAL FACTORS IN COMMUNITYDESIGNS

1.GEOGRAPHY AND ECOLOGY

GEOGRAPHY AND ECOLOGY

Considers organisms at the individual, population, community, ecosystem,

Overlaps with the closely related sciences of biogeography, evolutionary biology,

HOW THIS INFLUENCE THE DESIGN

I. AVAILABILITY OF LOCAL MATERIALS

II. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Major current environmental issues may include climate change, pollution,

III. DISASTER PRONE AREAS

The word sustainable is defined as using a resource so that it is not depleted or

IV. DIVERSE LAND

Vernacular architecture is an architectural style that is designed based on local needs,

FACTORS AFFECTING VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE

Climatic influences on vernacular architecture are substantial and can be extremely

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