A Study On The Theory Of Architecture Dimensions

Architecture is a branch of learning regarding space and structure, for whichGeometry plays an important role as a knowledge foundation. In the domain ofGeometry, the study of geometric dimensions is one of the essential fields in whichman can best understand his living environment. Since mid 20th century, manyscholars, with the point of view of geometric dimensions, began to change theirunderstanding of architecture from traditional knowledge to the intrinsic nature ofarchitecture. They believed that only by obtaining a thorough understanding of theessence of architecture can he design buildings that can integrate architectural stylewith environment more easilyand can better meet the demand of the dwellers.Based on the understanding of the theoryof geometric dimensions, the author, byadopting the theories of physics and psychology, tries to define the concepts andnature of architectural dimensions and probe into the possibility of reflection andconstruction of a four-dimension space of buildings as well as the ways to realize it.In this dissertation, the author for the first time applies a rigorous approach of logicanalysis defines the nature of architectural geometric dimensions. He particularlyconducts a research on the intension of the four-dimension space of a building.Moreover, by constructing a ideal model of architecture, the author not only studiesthe possibility of constructing a four-dimension space, but also advances a concept ofpseudo-forth-dimension space as well as the mode of its establishment. In so doing,the author provides a theoretical basis for enriching the theory of architectural spacesas well as solving the problems of architectural circulation,lines of vision andutilization of architectural spaces.In addition, the author provides a theoretical support for the research ofarchitectural dimensions by defining geometric dimensions and describing andanalyzing the essence of geometric dimensions. Furthermore, the author with logicinference conducts a thorough study on the intrinsic character of architecturaldimensions, which lays a solid foundation for the research of four-dimensional spacesof architecture. Through the study of the possibilities of the existence offour-dimension spaces of buildings, the author has reached conclusions as follows: (1)Although one can not build a functional four-dimension space or a visionalfour-dimension space, one can build a psychological four-dimension space. (2) Theenvironment is essential to the establishment of a psychological four-dimension space. (3) In architecture, the establishment of a pseudo-fourth-dimension space is feasible,it could influence the feeling of the space.