Open AccessTHE PHENOMENON OF "LIVE" AND "UNALIVE" RESIDENTIAL OBJECTS IN ANCIENT INDIAN ARCHITECTURE
Author(s) -
Yuliya V. Pechenkina
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
arhitekton
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1990-4126
DOI - 10.47055/1990-4126-2020-3(71)-12
Subject(s) - architecture , phenomenon , architectural engineering , quality (philosophy) , history , engineering , archaeology , philosophy , epistemology
The article considers the rules of creating “live” residential objects based on the principles of ancient Indian architecture, the impact of such objects on the quality of life. For comparison, the impact of “dead” objects on human development is illustrated by examples. The concepts of "live" and "dead" residential objects are defined from the standpoint of ancient Indian architecture. Several basic principles of ancient Indian architecture are described. The importance of applying some of the principles of ancient Indian architecture in the design and construction of residential facilities in Russia. Examples of architectural inventions created by the world-famous architect Dr. Ganapati Sthapati are included. The article has three main sections devoted to the main postulates formulated by the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius.