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<p>One of the basic human needs is the need for security. As a primary objective, it has both a direct and an indirect impact on architecture. The elimination of threats and protection against them is the basis for shaping contemporary architecture.</p>
<p>Since the beginning of history, man has sought refuge from animals and nature. This covers everything from the basic feats of providing warmth and shelter from rain and animals to creating an environment in which one can develop their personal needs and preferences. This article presents aspects of security in architecture. It is related to human needs. The classification of stress factors in urbanised space is also presented. In addition, the analysis of spatial systems in architecture and the ways of marking the space are described. Based on the conducted analyses, conclusions are drawn concerning the methods of ensuring human safety in the built environment.</p>
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One of the basic human needs is the need for security. As a primary objective, it has both a direct and an indirect impact on architecture. The elimination of threats and protection against them is the basis for shaping contemporary architecture.
Since the beginning of history, man has sought refuge from animals and nature. This covers everything from the basic feats of providing warmth and shelter from rain and animals to creating an environment in which one can develop their personal needs and preferences. This article presents aspects of security in architecture. It is related to human needs. The classification of stress factors in urbanised space is also presented. In addition, the analysis of spatial systems in architecture and the ways of marking the space are described. Based on the conducted analyses, conclusions are drawn concerning the methods of ensuring human safety in the built environment.

Architecture as a set of instruments for shaping a friendly and safe living environment

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One of the basic human needs is the need for security. As a primary objective, it has both a direct and an indirect impact on architecture. The elimination of...

Architecture as a set of instruments for shaping a friendly and safe living environment

Pubblicato online: 07 mar 2022

Pagine: -

Ricevuto: 22 dic 2020

Accettato: 28 feb 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37705/TechTrans/e2022003

Parole chiave
safety, environmental stress, threats, built-up area, security

© 2022 Marta Kręska-Pyrz, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Architecture as a set of instruments for shaping a friendly and safe living environment

Pubblicato online: 07 mar 2022

Pagine: -

Ricevuto: 22 dic 2020

Accettato: 28 feb 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37705/TechTrans/e2022003

Parole chiavesafety, environmental stress, threats, built-up area, security

© 2022 Marta Kręska-Pyrz, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Parole chiave
safety, environmental stress, threats, built-up area, security