What is “SCALE” ?

The comparison of one object against another

•Determine objects’ size•Determine objects’ ratio/relationship of size

Scale:

Types of Scale

Mechanical

Visual

Human

Mechanical Scale The size of something relative to an accepted

standard of measurement

U.S. Imperial System vs. International Metric System Architectural Plans Models

Monumentality

Visual Scale The size of an object relative to an assumed size of anpther object

Elements such as windows and doorways give us an idea the size and the number of stories of a building

We perceive the size of each element in relation to the whole structure

Human Scale

Human Scale Human scale is based on the dimensions of the body Designing to human scale achieves:

Comfort Intimacy In control Important

Monumentality

Breaks the human scale Aware the

existence of things much larger than ourselves

Insignificant Demands our

respect